Governor Abbott celebrates new Catholic school groundbreaking in Boerne

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne, commending the institution's dedication to offering Texas families diverse educational opportunities.

“I can’t think of a better Saint for this school to honor than St. Peter,” said Governor Abbott. “Here at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, children will get a classical liberal arts education with a strong Christian foundation. Parents deserve education freedom. That freedom will give children right here in Boerne the opportunity to attend a fine education institution like St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, if their parents so choose. Our children will only be successful in the economy of tomorrow if they have the critical knowledge and skills obtained through a strong education. I will continue to fight for parents’ right to choose their children’s educational pathway and for every Texas family to have access to educational freedom.”

The Governor was joined by Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Boulette of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, City of Boerne Mayor Frank Ritchie, Owner and President of Kahlig Auto Group Clarence Kahlig, Executive Director For Our Future Capital Campaign Committee Julie Seguin, and other state and local leaders.

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School aims to offer a faith-based educational choice for Boerne residents, with plans to open in fall 2025 following successful fundraising efforts this past summer. The school will be accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department as part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.