Mother Teresa Academy

Mother Teresa Academy (MTA), part of the Villa Maria Cathedral Preparatory Catholic School System (VMCPCSS), combines the rich tradition of Catholic education with proven best practices to deliver a superior faith-based K–8 education for children living in the City of Erie’s most economically challenged neighborhoods. Accessibility, regardless of a family’s financial situation, remains the cornerstone of MTA's mission. As the only 100% philanthropic, mission-based Catholic school in the City of Erie, Mother Teresa Academy relies on the generosity of donors, community partners, and local business leaders to help shape brighter futures for low-income and disadvantaged students.

Your Erie Gives Day donation will help ensure that every child has access to an exceptional education in a safe, inspiring environment where faith, academic excellence, and opportunity come together

Mother Teresa Academy is taking a bold step forward to better serve Erie’s children and families. As enrollment demand continues to exceed current capacity, the school is relocating to a larger campus that will provide students and faculty with expanded learning spaces, upgraded facilities, and a vibrant neighborhood environment that supports growth and opportunity.

“This relocation is more than a change of address; it’s a bold investment in the future of our students,” said Jason Ladouceur, interim president of VMCPCSS. “We look forward to welcoming families into a space designed to reflect the excellence and faith-based values that define MTA, while upholding our mission-driven identity and enrollment process.”

This Erie Gives Day, your gift makes a lasting difference. Thank you for partnering with Mother Teresa Academy to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a faith-filled environment.