City of Norwich Mayor Brian Doliver read a proclamation declaring January 28 to February 3, 2024 as Catholic Schools Week in the City of Norwich at Tuesday's common council meeting. Pictured is Alderman Bill Loomis, Alderman Fred Gee, Alderman David Zieno, Mayor Brian Doliver, Holy Family School Principal Rachel Ballin, Alderman Robert Jeffrey, and Alderman Eric Warren with a copy of the proclamation. (Submitted photo)

NORWICH — City of Norwich Mayor Brian Doliver proclaimed the week of January 28 to February 3, 2024 as Catholic Schools week at Tuesday’s common council meeting.

Catholic Schools Week has been celebrated nationwide for the past 50 years as a way to recognize the hard work and positive impact of Catholic schools and their staff.

A proclamation was read by the mayor and presented to Holy Family School Principal Rachel Ballin at this week’s meeting.

“Catholic schools have a commitment to provide all students with an education that emphasizes academic excellence, the formation of moral values, and a strong commitment to community service,” he read.

“Since 1922, with the support of surrounding parishes and the guidance of the Diocese of Syracuse, Holy Family School, previously St. Paul’s School, has been following their mission of providing a safe, secure and caring school which fosters responsibility, self-discipline and strives for spiritual and academic excellence. Holy Family’s Catholic education is intended to make one’s faith living, conscious and active through the light of instruction.”

He encouraged City of Norwich residents to “recognize the dedicated efforts of the faculty, staff, students and families of Holy Family School, as they continue to exemplify the best of Catholic education in our community.”

Holy Family School is a private Catholic school located at 17 Prospect Street in Norwich. The institution has served the Norwich area since 1922.

The school offers education to children in preschool through fifth grade, which includes traditional classes such as math and science, as well as art, music, and physical education classes.

For more information on Holy Family School, visit HFSNorwich.com or the Holy Family School Norwich Facebook page.