Parish, diocesan schools receive national stamp of approval through Cognia

After a multi-year preparation effort and an 18-month intensive evaluation process, 31 elementary and secondary Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton have been re-accredited through Cognia, an international firm that evaluates and issues findings on all manner of education outlets.

Described as the “gold standard” in the field by Dr. Vincent de Paul Schmidt, superintendent of Catholic schools, the Cognia re-accreditation of all parish and diocesan schools in the four counties of the Diocese is a seal of approval that has far-reaching implications. The confirmation was received by the Diocese Feb. 4.

Bishop O’Connell was interviewed for the evaluation process and contributed to the Diocese’s report on which the accreditation was based. He said of the experience, “Many people contributed to this successful effort.  I congratulate and thank them, especially the excellent staff in our Department of Catholic Schools. We know the quality of our Catholic schools in the Diocese.  This external recognition is a wonderful confirmation!”

Read more about this important accreditation HERE.