A new catholic high school in Racine just opened its doors, but it doesn't have the blessing of the Milwaukee Archdiocese. The Milwaukee Archdiocese says there already is another catholic high school in Racine to serve the community. The Archdiocese believes a dwindling number of students in catholic private schools makes it unwise for another one to open.Fox6(video there)
St. John Fisher Academy Founder Dave Toma-Shevitz said, "What we wanted to do is provide a classic catholic education for parents of Racine, and in the entire state, with the opportunity to have an education in the catholic traditions without huge tuition payments." [SOLD! Where do I sign up!]
The school is without the support of the Milwaukee Archdiocese and is getting no financial or religious support.
Clergy is not allowed to celebrate mass, administer the sacraments, or support the school in any way. [besides the frightening grammatical errors, doesn't this seem a bit harsh? support in any way?] The Racine school says it is operating in the catholic tradition and still trying to work towards approval from the Archbishop to become a sanctioned catholic school.
There is a meeting on September 23rd the school says the Archdiocese asked them to attend. They are not sure what will happen there, but the school says it's willing to talk.
St. John Fisher Academy is on Facebook.