The schools of the Diocese of Paterson have completed five years with AdvancED accreditation. The process of system re-accreditation for the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Paterson will begin during the 2016-2017 academic school year. An external review every five years ensures that the Catholic Schools Office and the schools of the Diocese adhere to the AdvancED Standards of Excellence - that they engage in a process of continuous improvement. This demonstration of quality assurance affirms that the schools in the Diocese of Paterson remain committed to their mission of providing high quality Catholic education to their students.