Aug. 17, 2016

Ogdensburg   - Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan announces the distribution of $60,000 from its Catholic School Grant Fund to the Diocese of Ogdensburg. 

The grant will support the diocesan Landscape for Learning Program.

Landscape for Learning is a comprehensive approach to enhance and update the schools’ social studies programs, emphasizing the tenants of Catholic social teaching for children in Catholic schools of the diocese.

The Diocese of Ogdensburg serves 1,921 students in ten elementary schools and two junior/senior high schools in five counties. 

The Landscape for Learning program addresses the Social Studies curriculum with a focus on the seven Catholic Social Teachings:
• life and dignity of the human person;
• call to family, community and participation;
• rights and responsibilities;
• option for the poor and vulnerable;
• dignity of work and rights of workers;
• solidarity and care of God's creation.

The grant funds are specifically used for Teacher Professional Development, Development of Teacher Teams to create Social Studies Resource Toolkits for each grade level, and Student Toolkit Participation. 

“Fidelis Care is committed to the development and enrichment of students across New York State,” said Father Patrick J. Frawley, President and CEO.

“We are proud to support the Diocese of Ogdensburg and are pleased to have the opportunity to enhance brighter futures for tomorrow’s leaders,” Father Fridley said.

Fidelis Care makes regular distributions from its Catholic Schools Grant Fund to Catholic schools across New York State. Each grant is awarded in coordination with the bishops of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in New York.
This year, Fidelis Care awarded more than $512,000 to Catholic schools statewide.