Saint Catherine Academy is a private, state-approved school of the Diocese of Bridgeport Rooted in values that affirm the dignity The Center for Special Needs oversees a unified pastoral and educational support for individuals with disabilities while serving as a centralized resource for the community. The Center strives to foster the educational, spiritual and social well being of people with disabilities. It is our mission to support specific program initiatives aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities and further engaging them in the life of their community. We are seeking to create an environment that supports the mission for individuals with disabilities to participate in community life, to make personal choices about their own future; to develop and maintain relationships with family and peers and to be treated and treat others with dignity and respect.