Our Lady of Lourdes and St. John Vianney have worked closely together in developing a master plan proactively to adapt to changing needs in our community. Our aging facilities and membership; a shortage of priests; a growing, shifting population and recent changes to how our Catholic schools are funded bring both significant challenges and opportunities.
Established in 1919, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic school has served us well with a long-term commitment to excellence in faith-based, Catholic Education. Over the years, several expansions and additions were added to meet growth and new needs. Increased maintenance costs, no room for expansion, and changing demographics all speak to the need for a new facility – located where Bettendorf is growing. The time has come to move on to a new modern school of the 21st Century. The St. Joan of Arc Catholic School will go forward with the proud tradition of Catholic Education.