Catholic Education Foundation

Nov 12 2024 35 ep. 33 mins 4
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The Catholic Education Foundation was formed in 1995 as an independent 501 (c) (3) organization for the primary purpose of supporting the growth and vitality of Catholic parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky. The Foundation is committed to growing Catholic school enrollment throughout the Archdiocese by making a Catholic education available to anyone with a demonstrated financial need.The purpose of this podcast is to give our listeners a deep dive into Catholic education within the Archdioceses of Louisville.

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Learn About the “How and Why” Behind the Growth in Catholic School Enrollments Across Central Kentucky!

Nov 12 2024 32 mins  
Dr. Mary Beth Bowling, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Louisville, shares the exciting story of the expanding impact of Catholic education.And why it will continue to grow going forward!!Learn about the great partnership between the Foundation and Catholic schools – and how it’s changing the lives of more and more families!!Remember, for all our young

The Catholic Education Foundation Digs into November’s School Choice Vote in Kentucky

Oct 07 2024 38 mins  
Learn About Amendment 2 to Kentucky’s Constitution and Why It’s Important to Families Meet Dr. Thomas Davis, Emergency Room Physician band School Choice advocate for Kentucky families Discover the truth – and the myths – about School ChoiceLearn about how the passage of this amendment to Kentucky’s Constitution will change the lives of thousands of families across the Com

The Catholic Education Foundation Highlights its Upcoming 17th Annual Salute to THE GAME Luncheon Event!

Aug 30 2024 26 mins  
Meet Ja Hillebrand, Chair and Chief Executive Officer ofLouisville-based Stock Yards Bank, the Lead Sponsor ofthis year’s 17th annual celebration of the storied St. Xavier – Trinity high school football rivalry!Tigers vs. Rocks – Who you pulling for in 2024?Learn about how this single event catapults the futures of thousands of Catholic school families across the Archdiocese

The Catholic Education Foundation Visits with its New Board Chair

Aug 05 2024 23 mins  
From St. James School to Trinity High School to Bellarmine University, Catholic education has transformed every facet of Joe’s life journey.Learn about his vision for the future of the Foundation and its expanding impact on people’s lives!Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”

Learn About How Thoroughbred Trainer Kenny McPeek Became One of the Industry’s Best

Jul 09 2024 49 mins  
The Foundation Visits with the Winner of Both the 2024 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.Famed trainer Kenny McPeek tells his story from the beginning, fromcurious young boy to Owner/Operator of McPeek Racing.Learn about how he became only the fourth trainer in historyto win both the Oaks and the Derby in the same year!Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their f

Growing importance of the Hispanic Ministry across the Archdiocese

Jun 04 2024 40 mins  
This podcast will feature Father Mike Tobin, Pastor of St. Rita and St. Luke Parishes and the Archdiocesan Vicar for Hispanic Ministry, and Rich Lechleiter, President of the Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville. The primary focus of the conversation is to focus on our Church in South Louisville and the growing importance of the Hispanic Ministry across the Archdiocese.

The Nation's Best Bourbon Raffle!

Apr 30 2024 29 mins  
Jay Lilly, bourbon enthusiast and industry expert joins us to discuss the Nation's best bourbon raffle.

Local Catholic School Grad Now Pitching for the Diamondbacks – Check it Out!!!

Apr 08 2024 30 mins  
Major League Pitcher Brandon Pfaadt joins Foundation President Rich Lechleiter to talk about his exciting career journey!!Learn how Brandon’s family, his Catholic faith and his Catholic education all came together to inspire him to greatness.Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”

Discover the Amazing Works of Young Notre Dame Graduates Who Deliver Catholic Education to Underserved Communities Across the U. S.!

Mar 13 2024 33 mins  
Father Nate Wills, the recent keynote speaker at the 34th annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni dinner event in Louisville, joins Foundation President Rich Lechleiter to talk about the transformative works of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education. Learn how groups of recent Notre Dame graduates are sent across the country each year to teach in underserved Catholic school

Catholic Education Insight: Nurturing Academic Excellence with Principal Amy Fears

Feb 05 2024 31 mins  
This podcast will feature Amy Fears, the new Principal at Saint Raphael School, along with Catholic Education Foundation President Rich Lechleiter. The primary focus of the conversation is the many ways that Catholic schools foster academic excellence, particularly through the use of standardized periodic testing (MAP Testing) of students as a tool to measuring progress in learning