I am very pleased that the Association of Catholic Teachers has accepted the contract proposal offered by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. I know this was a difficult and tedious process for those involved in the negotiations. I offer my sincere thanks to the members of the Archdiocesan negotiating team, most especially our Chief Negotiator, Judge Clement McGovern, who have worked tirelessly over many long days to make a fair and equitable offer to our teachers.

We are delighted to have our teachers and students return to school. I express my deepest gratitude to the students, their parents and guardians, for their patience during this difficult time.

Committed, quality teachers are critical to the values-oriented Catholic education that the Archdiocese provides to students in our high schools. I consider the Archdiocese blessed to have so many gifted teachers who remain dedicated to providing a Catholic education to our young people. I extend my appreciation for their hard work, devotion and concern exhibited to students every day in the classroom.

I am most aware of the financial burdens of parents and families of our students who sacrifice to send their children to Catholic school. We must always work to keep tuition affordable.

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Catherine L. Rossi
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