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The Catholic school community of the Diocese of Saint Augustine is extremely proud of our
 rich tradition dating back to the first Catholic school in what is now the United States,
founded by the Franciscans in 1606 in St. Augustine. From our humble beginnings and
through the years, our Catholic schools have educated generations of students in the tenets
of the faith and the pursuit of knowledge. Over the past decade the population has grown
25% to more than 11,000 students. The increase in our student population led to our building
five new elementary and two new high schools in the late 1990s and early 2000.
This growth is a testimony of the bishops who have believed in Catholic schools along with
priests, religious and laity who have been inspirational leaders along the way. Today 90%
of our faculties are made up of lay people who have answered the call to teach in a Catholic
school. They stand on the shoulders of giants and see that to be truly a "Catholic" school
one must be committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings and traditions of the
Church. We are blessed with teachers who not only strive for excellence, but also serve as
role models.
Be sure to view the video of our schools on this website. We hope that it captures our
history and shows the environment in which our students learn today.
May the Lord continue to bless you,
Patricia Bronsard
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Diocese of Saint Augustine
Mission Statement
We, the Catholic school community, of the Diocese of Saint Augustine, strive to provide a
Jesus centered educational environment rooted in Gospel values and in our rich Catholic
heritage.
We Believe
- that we must continue to build on our rich history of education in the diocese
- that we must respect the dignity of each individual within the school community
- that, our partnership with parents, each student’s spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth develops in an atmosphere, which stresses Gospel values
- that the spiritual formation of the entire school community - students, faculty and parents must be fostered
- that worship, community, service, self-discipline and academic excellence must be part of the school’s program and atmosphere
- that we must prepare our students to examine the implications of moral, social justice and global issues in an ever-changing society
- that by our example we must offer models of Christian witness to our students and the entire community
Office of Educational Services
Serves Catholic schools and early childhood facilities by providing leadership and support in
policy and curriculum development; oversees Florida Catholic Conference and Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation, Professional Orientation Program, Master
In-Service Program of the Florida Catholic Conference; and represents the diocese on state
and national committees.
Mailing and Street Address
Catholic Center
11625 Old St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 262-3200
Fax: (904) 596-1042
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Patricia Bronsard
(904) 262-3200, ext. 116
Email: pbronsard@dosafl.com
Director of Secondary Schools
Rev. Michael Houle, M.Ed.
(904) 398-7545
Email: president@bishopkenny.org
Administrative Assistants
Kathy Martens
(904) 262-3200, ext. 189
Email: kmartens@dosafl.com
Donna Wilhelm
(904) 262-3200, ext. 116
Email: dwilhelm@dosafl.com
Grade School Sports Commissioner
LeeAnn Heekin
(904) 262-3200, ext. 116
Diocesan Advisory Board of Education
John Whitehouse, chair
(904) 285-5122
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