Bishop Wuerl elected chairman of NCEA board of directors

Published: 2006-01-10

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh has been elected to a three-year term as chairman of the board of directors of the National Catholic Educational Association. When he begins his term in April, he will succeed Bishop Gregory M. Aymond of Austin, Texas, who had held the post since 2002. In a statement, Bishop Wuerl said Catholic education "has played a significant role in the United States, exercising an extraordinary impact on the life of individuals, the church and our society." He said it would be "a privilege and joy to serve as NCEA's board chairman and work with all to continue the important contributions that the NCEA makes to so many."

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