we are sacred and called to community
At Delbarton, Diversity and Community Belonging are foundational to our identity as a Catholic and Benedictine school. We believe that here, we belong and offer a curriculum, programs and events that focus on community engagement and growth for all students, families, faculty and staff.
As a community, we are enriched and strengthened by our diversity. Every day, we are called to engage with and learn from students and adults of varied backgrounds to create a more authentic, dynamic learning environment inside and outside the classroom.
We know that our commitment to DEIB requires consistent review and intentional focus on growth and development. Read our current strategic plan to learn about our plans and aspirations.
We staunchly affirm the dignity of each of our students, faculty, staff and families because we are all children of God and created in His image and likeness. We believe God has called us to Delbarton to form a Christian community of justice, love and peace. When we proclaim that ‘here, we belong’, that ‘we’ includes all and excludes none.”
-Fr. Michael Tidd, O.S.B., Headmaster
our mission
As a Benedictine Catholic community, we foster an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our students, faculty and staff. Our Benedictine values call us to inclusion and collaborative inquiry that embrace the multiple perspectives among all members of the community. When we foster inclusivity and universality in all dimensions of Delbarton life, we seek to ensure that members of our community have not just a foundational respect for others, but a deep and sincere understanding of the true interconnectedness of our global human family.
A Look At Our Cultural Events
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Diversity Among Peers (DAP)
DAP is a student-led group that fosters leadership in our young men while building and sustaining a welcoming and inclusive student and family community at Delbarton. DAP members develop a sophisticated understanding of the world, build leadership skills and graduate from Delbarton with a clear sense of their own identity.
Community Events and Peer School Connections
DAP members partner with parents in our Parent Council on Diversity and Inclusion (PCDI) to organize cultural events that educate, inspire, entertain and connect our community. These events feature history, food, music, art and cultural performances and demonstrate Delbarton’s ethos of respect and support for all. All DAP-hosted events are open to every member of the Delbarton community. During the 2025-2026 school year, Delbarton offered five major cultural events:
October: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
November: Diwali Celebration
February: Lunar New Year Event and Black History and Culture Celebration
March: Ramadan Interfaith Fast and Feast
Throughout the year, DAP members also form beneficial connections with members of student groups from other NJ peer schools and collaborate with them to plan socials and workshops.
National Conferences
Finally, each year, our students also have opportunities to grow and learn by attending these state, regional and national conferences where they continue to develop leadership skills and connect with students from around the country.
Diversity & Community Belonging (DCB) Event Calendar
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Fine Arts Center
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Fine Arts Center (Auditorium)
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Fine Arts Center
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Fine Arts Center
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Formal Garden and All Outdoor Spaces (Weather Permitting)
meet the team
Mr. Roberto Martinez
Associate Director of Diversity and Community Belonging, Admissions Outreach Coordinator
workshops and facilitating
Each year, DAP student leaders enable healthy dialog at our Parents of Young Leaders event. Additionally, assisted by faculty mentors and DAP moderators, each April they lead their peers in grade 7 through 12 through a series of four engaging workshops entitled Many Voices One Brotherhood.