WESTERN CATHOLIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION IS A PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL ACCREDITING AGENCY ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE BISHOPS OF THE CATHOLIC (ARCH) DIOCESES OF CALIFORNIA. THE MISSION OF WCEA IS TO PROMOTE QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOR OUR STUDENTS IN OUR MEMBER ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS THROUGH AN ACCREDITING PROCESS THAT ASSURES THE PRIMACY OF FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE.