foundersday

Founders’ Day

On September 17, 1947, under the care and inspired leadership of Monsignor William Newton, nineteen students attended their first day of classes at the newly formed Elyria Catholic District High School on St. Mary's campus. On September 17, 2020, Elyria Catholic celebrated its inaugural Founders' Day and paid tribute to Monsignor Newton and other founders with special activities for students, the dedication of the Monsignor Newton Conference Room, and a Giving Day for our students where alumni, parents, and friends donated over $67,000 to the EC Fund which benefits every aspect of the EC student experience.

Save the Date
September 17, 2021

Elyria Catholic will celebrate Founders' Day again on Friday, September 17, 2021. We are delighted to share that Bishop Edward C. Malesic is planning to celebrate mass at Elyria Catholic that morning. Our goal is to raise $75,000 for the EC Fund that helps every student, every day, every way!