Welcome New Lumen Member Dioceses!

Lumen Accreditation Seal
Lumen Accreditation Seal

The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education, on behalf of The Catholic University of America, is proud to welcome the following dioceses to the Lumen Accreditation program for membership beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year:

  • Diocese of Charlotte (NC) – St. Thomas Aquinas Cohort

     Superintendent: Dr. Gregory Monroe

  • Diocese of Evansville (IN) – St. Catherine of Siena Cohort

     Superintendent: Michelle Priar

  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis (IN) – St. Thomas Aquinas Cohort

     Superintendent: Dr. Brian Disney

  • Diocese of Shreveport (LA) – St. Thomas Aquinas Cohort

     Superintendent: Sr. Carol Shively, OSU

  • Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana – St. Thomas Aquinas Cohort

     Superintendent: Trudy Schouten Young

  • Diocese of Providence (RI) – St. Thomas Aquinas Cohort

     Superintendent: Dr. James Power

  • Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (IN) – St. Catherine of Siena Cohort

     Superintendent: David Maugel

Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, President of The Catholic University of America noted, “Lumen, a distinctly Catholic accreditation program that is centered on Gospel values with fidelity to the Church, will encourage authentic conversations and dialogue regarding Catholic identity and enable our Catholic schools to place the proper emphasis on the human person.”

We look forward to serving these dioceses to further their mission by igniting renewal, illuminating pathways, and transforming hearts!