Catholic Schools Week is a nationwide event that recognizes the high standards of excellence and the quality of the education available to all students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the United States. Nationwide, more than 2.4 million students attend 7,799 Catholic elementary and secondary schools. In the 10-county Archdiocese of Milwaukee, more than 34,000 students attend the 134 elementary and secondary schools.

"During my visits to the excellent Catholic elementary and secondary schools throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, I am continually reminded of the priceless gift of Catholic education," said Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan. "It is during these visits that I see the promising future of our Catholic faith in the faces of so many bright, talented and curious young people. More importantly, I see the spirit of Jesus alive and at work. The education these young people are receiving is second-to-none and will have a positive impact on their lives – here on Earth and in eternity – as well as on the lives of those around them."

Archbishop Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Sklba will participate in the following Catholic Schools Week activities:

Mon., Jan. 30, 9:45 a.m. - Archbishop Dolan to celebrate Mass for Catholic Schools of City of Kenosha, St. Joseph High School

Mon., Jan. 30, 10 a.m. - Bishop Sklba to celebrate Mass for Catholic schools of Fond du Lac County, St. Mary's Springs High School

Tues., Jan. 31, 11:30 a.m. - Archbishop Dolan to attend VIP lunch at Mary Queen of Martyrs School, Milwaukee

Do you want to hear more from Archbishop Dolan? Read his 2006 Catholic Schools Week letters

Interested in a Catholic School education? Learn about the Benefits of a Catholic School Education

Looking for an Archdiocese of Milwaukee School? Visit a list of elementary and secondary schools

For a comprehensive list of Catholic Schools Week activities throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, open the PDF below.