The Name "Emmaus Road"

In Luke 24: 13-35, we hear about how Jesus, having recently risen from the dead, accompanied two of his disciples on the seven-mile journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus, discussing what had transpired in the preceding days. The disciples did not recognize Jesus until later, after he broke bread with them, but they recalled how their hearts were burning as he opened the scriptures to them on their journey.

This is exactly what we want for our students – for their hearts to be opened to Jesus through Catholic education. Donors to the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund make this possible with their financial gifts, accompanying students on their faith journey, just as Jesus did with his disciples.

“With this passage from Scripture as our inspiration, we would like to invite donors throughout our Diocese to accompany students in need in every one of our 52 Catholic schools so that their hearts will be opened to Jesus through Catholic education.”
Superintendent Dr. Adam Dufault,
Diocese of Columbus - Office of Catholic Schools