LPX Group President Hunter Strickler Talks About How Catholic Education Changed His Life – Forever! Meet Hunter Strickler, the young leader of a large Louisville-based company, a husband, father and a man of faith. Learn how his St. X experience propelled him in every aspect of his life!! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
Beginning in his high school days, Chris Ratterman caught the entrepreneurial bug and never shook it. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Shady Rays, a phenomenally successful online sunglass retailer. Learn about his Catholic education roots and how they propelled him in every aspect of his life! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
Meet Greg Gitschier, now a Deacon at Louisville’s St. Patrick Parish, and listen to his life story as a police officer, Secret Service Agent, husband, father and true giver. Learn how his assignment to protect Pope John Paul II in 1999 completely changed his faith and his life!! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
Coach Pat Kelsey talks about his family, his faith and his Catholic education and how they have propelled his life! You just can’t help getting excited when Coach Kelsey ramps it up – so come join in the fun!! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
LPX Group CEO Joe Dougherty is leading the largest capital campaign in the history of The Archdiocese of Louisville – find out why! Learn how this campaign will change the face of Catholic education across central Kentucky – FOREVER!! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
Jimmy Kirchdorfer, Chair and CEO of Louisville-based ISCO Industries, talks about his commitment to Catholic education and why it’s so important to our community. Get the inside scoop on what’s happening at Valhalla Golf Club and the exciting future professional golf events to be staged at this iconic venue! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
Meet Bourbon Hall of Fame Inductee Wes Henderson and Learn About the Catholic Education Foundation’s Fourth Annual Bourbon Raffle – Our Best Ever!! Wes Henderson, famed creator of the Angel’s Envy brand, talks about his life and family and how they came together to produce such an amazing career run that isn’t stopping anytime soon!
Learn About How Her Life was Forever Changed by Her Days at St. Rita School and Assumption High School! Diane Gahafer, business executive and Catholic education advocate, talks about thegame-changing impact of more kids in Catholic schools. And how it positively shapes entire communities! Learn why Catholic school enrollments are rising across central Kentucky! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
Reverend John Baptist Hoang, Chaplain for the University of Louisville, shares his journey that led him to the Dominican Friars and ultimately to campus ministry. And why it’s so important to the culture of the student body! Learn how the Gospel message is making an impact at U of L! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
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 Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
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 Choice Learn about how the passage of this amendment to Kentucky’s Constitution will change the lives of thousands of families across the Commonwealth - FOREVER!!! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is...
Meet Ja Hillebrand, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Louisville-based Stock Yards Bank, the Lead Sponsor of this 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 of Louisville! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answ...
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!”
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, from curious young boy to Owner/Operator of McPeek Racing. Learn about how he became only the fourth trainer in history to win both the Oaks and the Derby in the same year! Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
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.
Jay Lilly, bourbon enthusiast and industry expert joins us to discuss the Nation's best bourbon raffle.
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!”
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 schools and communities. Remember, for all our young students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”
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.
How Catholic Education Has Forever Changed a Young Man’s Life. Please Join Foundation President Rich Lechleiter and Saint Xavier Senior Angelo Centeno as They Talk About Today’s Catholic School Journey. Learn about how this experience has transformed Angelo’s life and sent him in a bold and exciting new direction!! Remember, for all our young students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”