Letter from the President

Dear Friends,

Early in my tenure, members of the greater Viatorian community, our Board of Trustees and others invested a great deal of time into developing the wording for our Mission, Vision, and Values statements. The final compilation of those efforts fit easily on a single printed page but in the following years, I have learned how impactful those words have been in guiding so much of what we do at Saint Viator High School. As the process seemed to occasionally get bogged down over individual words, it was easy to wonder if it was really worth the effort. Looking back, I can assure you that it was.

In recent months, we have used our Mission, Vision, and Values to guide us in important decisions and provide strength when confronted with difficult challenges. Reflecting on them has been instrumental for our staff, faculty, and administration as we look to best serve our students as they are exposed to social and political conflicts in our community and our country.

Our Vision statement states, “Guided by the Viatorian mission, all members of the Saint Viator family discern who God wants them to be, discover what the world needs, and transform the communities they encounter.” Clearly, the recent social and political upheaval in our students’ lives has been profound, and we must look to further prepare them to be active, caring members of society who seek ways to justly transform the communities they encounter - communities that often include people of different backgrounds and people who struggle with their health, education, safety, and faith.

Our Values call for Saint Viator High School to cultivate an environment of kindness for all to feel welcomed, included, and involved. To ensure that we are adhering to these values, we are launching a DEI - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - evaluation. By broadening our reach for students, and members of our faculty, staff, administration, Board of Trustees, committees and volunteer groups, Saint Viator High School can become stronger in all ways, and better prepare our students for the world they will encounter beyond their four years here.

I ask you to continue to pray for our students, our school community, and for our nation, as we face important challenges. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we have the opportunity to better proclaim Jesus Christ and His Gospel and raise up communities where faith is lived, deepened, and celebrated.

God Bless and Stay Well,

Brian J. Liedlich President