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title: "Our Diocese"
url: "https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/our-diocese"
school: "St. Bernard's Catholic Primary School & Nursery (part of Mater Ecclesiae Catholic M.A.T.)"
---

# Our Diocese

The Education Service supports Catholic schools and colleges across the [Diocese of Lancaster ](https://www.lrcd.org.uk/news-events/news)in their mission to provide excellent education rooted in faith. It works with headteachers, governors, and staff to promote Catholic ethos, ensure high standards, and support leadership development. The service also oversees the Religious Education curriculum, manages governance matters, and acts as a point of liaison with national education bodies and local authorities. Its goal is to help every school thrive as a community of faith and learning.

### Catholic Life

- [Faith in Action](https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/faith-in-action)
- [Our Diocese](https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/our-diocese)
- [Our Parish & Church](https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/our-parish-church)
- [Our School Prayer](https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/our-school/our-school-prayer)
- [Our Vision & Values](https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/our-school/our-school-mission)
- [Prayer & Liturgy](https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/our-school/our-school-prayer)
- [Religious Education](https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/curriculum/religious-education)

   ![School Logo](https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/images/icon/St.Benards-eblem-Colour.png)St. Bernard's Catholic Primary School & Nursery   Victoria Park Avenue, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1RP

### About The Trust

Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust

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 [Visit Trust Website](https://mecmat.org/)

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