LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Joseph Bellino to celebrate the tremendous impact Catholic schools have on thousands of children in the state.
“This is about celebrating the more than 51,000 students currently attending over 200 Catholic elementary and high schools throughout our great state,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “We support the continued dedication of Catholic schools across Michigan toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for our students and our communities.”
Senate Resolution 4 designates Jan. 26 through Feb. 1 as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan.
“Catholic schools instill a broad, values-based education, emphasizing the lifelong development of moral, intellectual and social values in young people — making them responsible citizens of our state and nation,” Bellino said. “These schools also educate many students who are non-Catholic and many who are economically disadvantaged.”
The week has the theme, “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community,” as denoted by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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Editor’s note: A video of Bellino’s address will be available at SenatorJosephBellino.com/video.