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Who We Serve

Borrowing the phrase duc in altum from the Gospel of Luke, which was oft-quoted by St. John Paul II, our schools seek to “go out into the deep” and become beacons of light for the ministry of faithfully Catholic education in our nation.

DIA Schools Collaborative serves K-12 Catholic schools and diocesan school offices seeking to infuse the Catholic faith in all they do. Our growing roster includes schools from across the US and beyond. DIA Members represent:

Large and small Catholic schools,
High school and elementary,
Single gender and co-ed,
Order-sponsored, diocesan and private.

The combined structures and experiences in these organizations inspire protection, promotion, and strength of our schools’ Catholic mission.

The DIA network provides inspiration to “go deeper” in the formation of our school communities.

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“It is so refreshing to meet people who desire to make their schools not only centers for learning, but furnaces of evangelization!”

Our Mission

DIA Schools Collaborative seeks to share the collective wisdom and resources of its like-minded, faith-filled school members for the betterment of each institution, the growth and support of passionately Catholic education at large, and the transformation of the culture of our society.

Our Beliefs

DIA Schools Collaborative Belief Statements

We are schools committed to supporting the New Evangelization of the Catholic Church in the United States.
We are schools who have a deep and abiding love for the Catholic Church and all her teachings.
We are schools who maintain that the ongoing spiritual formation of students, parents, faculty, and staff alike is at the heart of the work we are called to do as Catholic schools.
We are schools committed to sharing our best practices, resources, and personnel for our mutual benefit.

We are schools open to sharing relevant data in order to establish performance benchmarks in all facets of school administration.
We are schools with leadership committed to meeting frequently to collaborate and advance the mission of the collaborative.
We are schools that believe parents are the primary educators and, as such, must be fully supported in their efforts to provide an integral formation to their children.
We are schools that strive to live the works of mercy and reflect the missionary nature of the Catholic Church.

FAQs

What makes DIA unique?

DIA stands alone in the area of intentionally Catholic leadership, ministry and teaching in schools today. Our goal is to help infuse the faith in all areas of the school, not just during All-School Mass or Religion class. DIA is answering the call of the New Evangelization that St. John Paul the Great popularized during his papacy; the endgame is the growth and support of faith-focused Catholic education, a reawakening to the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Catholic Church, and the transformation of the culture of our society.

What does DIA do for schools and dioceses?

Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative provides a network for school leaders working to “go deeper” in evangelization of their community. DIA connects like-minded teachers, campus ministers and school administrators through professional development events such as our annual Schools Summit or webinars; provides group buying power of products and services; posts open positions on a job board; among other things. The activities will continue to grow as membership needs are defined.

Is membership individual or institutional?

Where are DIA's offices?

Episcopal Endorsements

Bishops and Archbishops from the host dioceses and archdioceses of past Schools Summits endorse the efforts of Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative.

"As we enter this Jubilee Year, let us all “fan the flames of hope (Pope Francis)” that Catholic schools and Catholic organizations that support them provide.”

Most Rev. David O'Connell, Diocese of Trenton

Chair, USCCB's Committee on Catholic Education

"It is a joy to welcome this unique endeavor within the life of the Church for the cultivation of academic and spiritual excellence."

His Eminence the Cardinal Daniel DiNardo

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

"It is my wish that this initiative might expand and grow so that many more young people in our Catholic schools can reap its benefits and renew our communities and the Church at large."

Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio

Archbishop for the Military Services, USA

"The DIA Schools Collaborative is dedicated to promoting sound Catholic identity and commitment to a robust catechetical approach that meets young people where they are, and then sends them out with the tools necessary to tackle a challenging contemporary culture."

Most Rev. Timothy E. Freyer, D.D.

Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Orange, California