WQOW 18Eau Claire (WQOW) - WQOW News 18 is learning more about the new Catholic school planned for Eau Claire; it won't be affiliated with the La Crosse Diocese.
Cardinal Burke visiting La Crosse independent academy Tuesday, WQOW News 18 told you that job postings on several websites show an Eau Claire group is looking for a headmaster for a new Catholic, middle and high school. The description says the John Paul the Second Academy could start classes this fall.
The group behind the school said it's not ready to release more information, but the La Crosse Diocese told WQOW News 18 Wednesday, this private academy is not under its jurisdiction. The Milwaukee Archdiocese says there are Catholic schools in the state not under the leadership of any diocese. A representative[a secret representative from Milwaukee commenting on a school in Eau Claire, is that really relevant?] went on to say, in many cases, groups that start these private, independent schools, are ultra conservative and sway a bit from the church doctrine.[ROFL!!]
This is the first I have heard of "John Paul the Second Academy". This school would join Providence Academy in La Crosse, St. Ambrose Academy in Madison and Trinity Academy in Milwaukee as the three independent Catholic schools in the state. The headmaster position is posted here if you're interested. There are some good priests in the area as well, some saying the Traditional Mass. Not a bad setup for those raising a family.
6 comments:
John Paul the Second Academy,there is sedevacantism afoot!
As I understood it though, Regis is actually a fairly good Catholic high school, as far as those things go. I would hate to see a Catholic school turf war.
There are some OUTSTANDING preists in the Chippewa valley!
If it is like Providence, it may just be a classical approach to education. Whether good or bad, the classical approach is different and even Protestant schools have take the approach. It's how the founding fathers of the US were educated for example. So the implication that one is "more Catholic" than the other isn't really true. It's just a traditional approach to education that isn't available at most private schools whether Catholic or not.
Oh and LOL on sedevacantist school named after JPII! :)
From the headmaster job description...
"Pledging fidelity to the Magisterium of the One, Holy, Catholic and apostolic Church, John Paul II Academy endeavors to assist in the parental mission of the moral and academic formation of the whole
person, through the provision of a well-defined classical education. The students are then equipped to defend the fullness of faith and the domestic church by promoting the culture of life. JPII strives to
provide a model of virtuous life for our students through regular participation in the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, which is the source and summit of our faith and fosters a deep love for Jesus Christ. Imploring the patronage of Blessed John Paul II, the Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, fiscally responsible school to prepare students to use their gifts for the glory and honor of God in their earthly and eternal life."
Yep, swaying from Church teaching...
LOL
There is not enough demand or strong community support for a school like this in the Chippewa Valley. I wish them luck, but I can't see how they'll make it.
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