Dear Friends,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to St. Anne / Pacelli! We are a Roman Catholic elementary and high school operated by St. Anne Parish. We are located in Columbus, Georgia, and we belong to the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia.

St. Anne Parish was established in September of 1961 and we presently have 1500 registered families. We are the largest Catholic parish in Columbus. St. Anne is a vibrant, growing, and friendly Church. Our parish members represent a rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. The good influence of so many military families in Columbus and in our parish is evident: in a transient community, we make new friends readily and quickly. We are blessed to have many young families and lots of children at St. Anne parish. The education of those children is an essential part of our mission. We are very proud to have an elementary school and a high school in our parish.

A Catholic education requires sacrifice on your part, not just a financial sacrifice but an offering of yourself and a commitment to be part of this experience. We welcome the involvement of our parents and families in the educational process and in all of the extra-curricular activities of our schools. I think you will find that the investment that you are making for your child is one of the best that you will ever make. In St. Anne School and Pacelli High School we are committed to academic excellence, the development of strong moral values, good discipline, athletic excellence, respect and appreciation for ethnic, religious and cultural heritage, and above all, the teachings of the Catholic faith.

We are extremely proud of our schools and the tremendous work that is done by our administration and faculty. Our school principals, have a wealth of experience as educational leaders, and they are assisted by a very talented faculty and staff. Msgr. Talley, Father Van Alstine, and I will be happy to be of assistance to you during this year. One of the greatest blessings of a small community is the ability to be of service to one another. If there are special needs in your family for which we might pray, or ways in which we can help, let us know.

We invite you to be a part of this wonderful ministry. If you are planning to settle in Columbus, I think that you will find that our St. Anne Parish schools have a great deal to offer. Thanks for inquiring about us.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. J. Gerard Schreck, JCD
Pastor of St. Anne Catholic Church