Principal's Message | September 2025
Dear VC Parents and Community Members,
We are pleased to announce that Vermilion Catholic, a legacy of Mount Carmel has been officially accredited by Lumen Accreditation, a nationally recognized accrediting body dedicated to ensuring educational excellence in Catholic schools. Lumen Accreditation, formed at The Catholic University of America, is recognized by the Louisiana State Department of Education as an approved third-party accreditor for nonpublic schools.
Through Lumen Accreditation, Catholic diocesan and school leaders will seek knowledge through self-assessment and empirical data, which informs an integrated process of prayerful discernment and faith so that their goals for growth and continuous improvement will “direct their steps towards a truth which transcends them.”
The accreditation process involves a comprehensive evaluation of our academic programs, Catholic culture, faculty qualifications, student support services, and institutional effectiveness.
Towards these goals, we request that you prayerfully respond to the following two surveys. Your feedback is important to ensure our commitment to prioritize our partnership with parents in the faith and formation of their children.
Parent Survey - Program Effectiveness
Parent Survey - Defining Characteristics
With Eagle Pride,
Dr. Stella Arabie, Principal
