Niagara Catholic was incorporated on January 1, 1998, following the amalgamation of the Lincoln County Roman Catholic Separate School Board, and the Welland County Roman Catholic Separate School Board. Niagara Catholic covers a geographic area of 1,868 square kilometres, and serves more than 90,000 Catholic ratepayers. Today, we have more than 21,000 students in our Catholic elementary, secondary and alternative learning schools. Our students come from 112 countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe , and speak 58 languages, from Albanian to Vietnamese. Our Mission Statement We are a Christ-centered Catholic faith community that celebrates diversity and fosters spiritual growth, inspiring all to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Our Vision Statement Encountering souls and opening minds so that all students succeed. Our Values Integrity • Faithfulness • Justice • Compassion • Stewardship • Accountability • Community