The Archdiocese of Monrovia has brought together stakeholders in the education sector, including the Catholic National Secretariat, the National Education Council, school administrators, teachers, and members of the Association of Catholic Teachers and Students (ACTS) at a special meeting marking the opening of the 2025/2026 school year.
The gathering, held at the Polygym of Stella Maris Polytechnic, set the tone for a year of renewed collaboration, academic excellence, and moral upbringing under the Catholic school system. In his message, Archbishop Gabriel Blamo Snosio Jubwe stressed the Church’s commitment to providing holistic education rooted in discipline, character formation, and quality learning.
The Head of the Archdiocese of Monrovia also called on administrators and teachers to remain steadfast in shaping the minds of young people, while urging parents to serve as active partners in the educational journey of their children.
““This mission is not the work of one person, but of many hands working together,” he said. According to him, the Archdiocese has seen the work teachers are doing, saying the teachers are working hard to educate the next youthful generation.
Archbishop Jubwe, “This mission to fulfill is to prepare our young people to be good citizens.” For his part, Rev. Ambrose D. Kroma, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curial, highlighted the challenges facing the sector, including limited resources, rising tuition costs, and the need for greater support for teachers.
The teachers, who were present, expressed gratitude to the Archdiocese for convening the event, describing it as a timely inspiration to begin the school year with renewed hope and commitment. The meeting ended with prayers of dedication for the 2025/2026 academic year, invoking God’s blessing upon teachers, parents, and students across the country.
