Religious education is an extremely important element in the life of the Diocesan Church. We believe that religious education is a catechetical process that is understood in relation to the mission of Jesus Christ to proclaim the kingdom of God through word, teaching, worship, community and service. 

While Catholic schools receive much of the public attention, education extends far beyond the confines of school buildings and far beyond the age of twelve or eighteen or even twenty-one. 

Formation and education are necessary for the spiritual growth of mature Christians because developing theological understanding commensurate with our knowledge in other areas helps us to keep a healthy, holy balance in our lives. 

Therefore education ministry in our Diocesan Church includes religious instruction and sacramental preparation for our children and continuing formation,education and catechesis for all persons. 

Education Office

126A Logan Boulevard
Hollidaysburg  PA  16648
814- 693-1401
FAX  814-695-8894

Sister Donna Marie Leiden, SC
Director of Education
E Mail  dleiden@dioceseaj.org

Sister Mark Plescher, C.S.A.,
Assistant Director and Director of Elementary Education
E Mail   srmark@dioceseaj.org

Diocesan High School Business Office
728 Ben Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA  15931
814-472-0603 1-800-221-2062
FAX:  814-472-8020

Mr. William D. Lewis,
Controller
email: blewis@dioceseaj.org

Mr. Gerald McMullen,
Facilities Manager
email: jmcmulln@dioceseaj.org

Mr. James Eckenrode,
Technology Manager
email: jeckenrode@dioceseaj.org

Mr. David Eger,
Technology Manager
email: deger@dioceseaj.org