[3] St. Patrick is a member of the Mississippi High School Activities Association and competes at the 2A level.

[7] The school's consistently strong athletic program has won 41 state championships since its founding in 2007.

Due to the disrespectful manner in which I was terminated on March 16, I wasn't afforded the proper opportunity to tell everyone how much I have enjoyed serving your family.

I was completely shocked by my immediate termination and have suffered emotional distress, physical health concerns and financial turmoil.

I don't read Facebook but my wife and daughters do and the depths of cruelty from speculation due to my unfair termination by the Diocese has caused them many tears, much sadness and great anger.

I never in my wildest dreams would have thought the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi would treat me this way, especially after all I have done to make St. Patrick successful.

I have spent my entire professional life, thirty five years, working with children and I have never been accused of any impropriety.

If the Church's own employment practices are unjust and degrading to workers and create a climate of fear with threat of termination at anytime without cause and without authentic due process.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you" Lastly, since I was unable to access all parental emails you may distribute or post this letter as you see necessary, so all may know how much I truly enjoyed working with your children and how much I will miss them everyday.

God Bless, Anthony Gruich * Closed in 2007 and replaced by St. Patrick Catholic High School