Keeping the Faith

This week, host Tracey Arnone interviews the Julie Billiart Schools Network leaders - President, Lannie Davis, and principals, Jodi Johnston, Jason Wojnicz, and Samantha Evers. Learn about the history of Julie Billiart Schools, whose mission is to help students with learning differences in the Diocese of Cleveland, and the way this network of schools has grown. Other words of wisdom in this podcast include hearing how JB Akron school became the school with the highest growth on the NWEA MAP tests last year, how "mini-meetings" helped JB Westlake navigate through their growing pains, and what it would be like to have a school that is actually a mansion at Halloween! Link to the Julie Billiart Schools Network:https://www.juliebilliartschool.org/Edited by Dolores BrunoMusic by Bensounds

Listen to three of the most dynamic financial leaders in our diocese  share some of the ideas that are emerging in the Finance Committee for the  Keeping the Faith Strategic Planning Initiative in the Diocese of Cleveland.  Jim Gulick, the Chief Financial Officer of the Diocese, Fr. Joe Previte, Pastor of Holy Rosary Church, and Jerry Straub, business manager at St. Mary's in Hudson share their connection and passion for keeping our Catholic schools strong and several areas of focus for Finance in Catholic Schools.  Link to Keeping the Faith Webpage:https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/formation-education/catholic-schools/keeping-the-faithTwitter: @doccathschoolsFacebook: Diocese of Cleveland - Catholic SchoolsInstagram: doccatholicschoolsRoyalty-free Music provided by BensoundEditor: Dolores Bruno

In this episode, Vicar General Fr. Don Oleksiak and Fr. John Betters discuss  the 7 Priest Listening Sessions occurring throughout our diocese this month and their importance in influencing the direction of the Keeping the Faith Strategic Planning Process.Link to Keeping the Faith Webpage:https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/formation-education/catholic-schools/keeping-the-faithTwitter: @doccathschoolsFacebook: Diocese of Cleveland - Catholic SchoolsInstagram: doccatholicschoolsRoyalty-free Music provided by BensoundEditor: Dolores BrunoEpisode is LivePublished: Mar. 31, 2021 @ 7AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what's coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1719526/8221983 CopyDirect Link to MP3https://www.buzzsprout.com/1719526/8221983-keeping-the-faith-the-future-of-catholic-elementary-schools-episode-2.mp3?download=true Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode Stats

Chris Serger and Amy Buehner,  the co-chairs of the Marketing and Communications Committee, outline the makeup of their committee, the work and  focus areas for improving Marketing and Communications for the schools in our diocese . Both guests also share a beautiful witness on the blessing of being a Catholic school parent in the Diocese of Cleveland.

Leadership is the key to success in any  system.  The co-chairs of the Leadership and Talent Committee for the Keeping the Faith initiative  in the Diocese of Cleveland, Diane Corrigan, Katie Dougherty, and Mary Anne Blakely share the collaborative way they facilitate their committee and tell us more about the diverse, talented members of their committee and their hopes for the future of Catholic education in the diocese.Link to Keeping the Faith Webpage:https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/formation-education/catholic-schools/keeping-the-faithTwitter: @doccathschoolsFacebook: Diocese of Cleveland - Catholic SchoolsInstagram: doccatholicschoolsRoyalty-free Music provided by BensoundEditor: Dolores BrunoEpisode is LivePublished: Mar. 16, 2021 @ 4PM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what's coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode On FacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to EpisodeDirect Link to MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode Stats

Bishop Malesic and our superintendent, Frank O'Linn, have challenged those involved in the Keeping the Faith Strategic Planning Process to be bold and creative in planning for the future of the Catholic Schools in our Diocese.   The guests on this episode of “Keeping the Faith”, are two of the most experienced and innovative members of the Strategic Planning steering committee:  Ed Vittardi, principal of SATG school and head of the SATG/Assumption Partnership and T.J. D'Agostino, Education Professor at the University of Notre Dame.  You will hear their stories and backgrounds in Catholic education and will hear about a creative and bold partnership that has been created between St. Albert the Great School and Assumption Academy in the Diocese of Cleveland.  It is one possible model that could be replicated to help strengthen the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cleveland.  The importance of  leadership in both the Strategic Planning process and  in creating successful Catholic Schools is also discussed in this episode.Link to Keeping the Faith Webpage:https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/formation-education/catholic-schools/keeping-the-faithTwitter: @doccathschoolsFacebook: Diocese of Cleveland - Catholic SchoolsInstagram: doccatholicschoolsRoyalty-free Music provided by BensoundEditor: Dolores Bruno

In the inaugural episode of Keeping the Faith,  Fr. John Betters and Superintendent Frank O'Linn discuss the background history, the guiding principles, and considerations in choosing the committee members for the Diocese of Cleveland Strategic Plan Initiative:Keeping the Faith: The Future of the Catholic Elementary Schools  that began its work this month.  Link to Keeping the Faith Webpage:https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/formation-education/catholic-schools/keeping-the-faithTwitter: @doccathschoolsFacebook: Diocese of Cleveland - Catholic SchoolsInstagram: doccatholicschoolsRoyalty-free Music provided by BensoundEditor: Dolores Bruno