St. Francis School Partnership

In response to Bishop Anthony Pilla’s call for solidarity in the region among Catholics in the Cleveland Diocese, Padua began a “Church in the City” partnership with Saint Francis Elementary School on the east side of Cleveland in the mid-1990’s. Since then, our partnership has grown and blossomed into a well-developed relationship which reaches almost all grade levels at both schools.

Tutoring Program:

  • Weekly visits tutoring students at St. Francis School
  • Visiting and playing with the younger students
  • Occurs most Wednesdays
  • A few students leave Padua at 3 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m.
  • Transportation is provided by Padua.

Questions or comments? Contact Mr. Matt Harley. Email mharley@paduafranciscan.com or phone 440-845-2444 x 132