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As healthcare organizations face big challenges with the present workforce shortage, Everette Fernandes looks to the future with optimism. Everette is Vice President of the Corporate Work Study Program at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee. He joins our host Janet Schulz in an inspiring discussion about how work study programs benefit both the … Continue reading Episode 35: Creating a Win-Win: Work Study Programs Support Healthcare Talent Pipeline →

This is a conversation about racism and the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola. Put more precisely, this is a conversation about how the Spiritual Exercises might better form us to understand and push back against the repercussions of racism in America. The question that frames this conversation is one that comes from the global Society of Jesus. At the last General Congregation—GC 36—when Jesuits from around the world gathered to elect a new superior general and examine the most pressing issues facing our world today, this question was raised: Why do the Exercises not change us as deeply as we should hope? In short, how does injustice and racism and violent persist, even after so many of us have made the Exercises? The Exercises, after all, are meant to change our hearts and minds, to help us better understand God and who God desires that we be with and through community. This question is at the heat of a new book from Liturgical Press. It's called “Praying for Freedom: Racism and Ignatian Spirituality in America.” It's a collection of essays and reflections that attempt to wrestle with this question and try to envision how we might build a more just and compassionate society. We have three guests today. Dr. Laurie Cassidy, the editor of the anthology, currently teaches in the Christian Spirituality program at Creighton University. She is an award-winning author and editor, and has been engaged in the ministry of spiritual direction for more than 30 years. Our two other guests, Elise Gower and Justin White, both contributed chapters to this book, both reflecting on their own experiences of a retreat called “The God of Us All: Praying with Black Spirituality.” They both share with us personal and powerful insights into their own prayer life. Elise has an extensive background in Ignatian spirituality, higher education and leadership, having served as associate director of Contemplative Leaders in Action—a formation program for young adults—and at Loyola University Maryland in the offices of Campus Ministry and the Center for Community Service and Justice, and more. Justin White has a long career in Jesuit education, having taught theology for 8 years at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore and having held several roles at Loyola Blakefield, most recently as a counselor for middle school students. If you have ever prayed through the Spiritual Exercises or if that's something you hope to do, this conversation will add a helpful frame to your prayer and challenge you to examine those places in our lives where we are resistant to God's love—those places where we are not free. Our prayer today is one of freedom—as we begin this conversation, let us pray that we all may recognize those places of unfreedom in our lives, and take the necessary steps to step beyond those obstacles. https://litpress.org/Products/6791/Praying-for-Freedom

Juan Miguel Alvarez was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the director of Haciendo Caminos, an initiative at the University of Notre Dame that seeks to identify and empower the next generation of Catholic Latino ecclesial leaders in the United States. He earned his B.A in theology and his M.Div. degrees from the University of Notre Dame. Juan Miguel previously ministered in the Archdiocese of Chicago for six years; his positions included director of faith formation at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and theology teacher at St. Rita of Cascia High School and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. In this episode, we talk about the models of faith in his family, being the only Catholic at a protestant school, his education in theology and experience ministering in a church where everyone, regardless of their job title, was responsible for worship and justice work. He shares a powerful story of the parish's response to gun violence and gang activity. We also get into the growth of the hispanic community in the united states and how the haciendo caminos initiative is trying to respond.   Want to connect with me? ReclaimingSJ@gmail.com Have feedback? Send your thoughts and recommendations here: https://bit.ly/reclaimingsjfeedback --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reclaimingsj/message

Walter has been involved in education for almost 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he competed on the Men's basketball team. He later earned a Master of Arts from Bowie State University. He is currently engaged in doctoral research emphasizing educational leadership to improve secondary literacy outcomes. Walter has served as an educator at all levels and college. He has worked with students of all levels and abilities as well as led high schools on the eastern shore of Maryland, Annapolis, and Hyattsville, served as a Teacher and Math Specialist, and his work improving learning outcomes, he subsequently received the Nancy Grasmick Minority Achievement Award. Walter facilitated the transition as the first International Baccalaureate Primary Year's Programme in Anne Arundel County. As a result of his transformative work, he was awarded the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leader Award. Before arriving at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, he was the founding principal of a school in Prince George's County, Maryland. He is a member of civic and professional organizations. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, where he serves as a mentor and is dedicated to community outreach. As a Secondary Commissioner for the Middle States Association, he works with distinguished school leaders to accredit early childhood through post-secondary, non-degree granting public, private, and faith-based educational institutions, including special purpose schools and learning services providers. Walter believes that the answers to the complex challenges in schools require highly focused attention and care to deepen our relationships and co-create service ministries. He believes in a collaborative school culture where partnerships ensure cura personalis is woven into daily interactions with faculty, staff, and students. His calling to serve at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is grounded in the belief that we are called to live out the authentic desires to swell up within us. We use each day and each opportunity to become better versions of ourselves, and in this spiritual growth, we find ways to use our gifts in service and support of one another.

Fr. John P. Foley, SJ, spent 34 years as a missionary in Peru -- a full career in most lines of work. But then, in 1995, he was missioned back to the United States to start a high school for Latino students from low-income backgrounds in Chicago. Despite immense challenges -- like not knowing where the school would be even at the press conference announcing there would be a new school -- Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was founded in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood in 1996. Centered on an innovative corporate work study model, through which students spend a day a week working with partner companies, low-income students were able to access a high-quality Catholic prep school education. The idea spread like wildfire and the Cristo Rey Network was born, which today includes 39 schools around the country. Fr. Foley led the network after eight years as the first school's president. Host Mike Jordan Laskey asked Fr. Foley to share the stories of those early days and how they found such incredible success despite the odds. Learn more about the Cristo Rey Network: https://www.cristoreynetwork.org/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

Mr Ellwood Johnson shares his thoughts on Black History Month has an Educator. Ellwood Johnson is native and resident of Baltimore Maryland, where he currently teaches English and chairs the English department at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. In addition to teaching high school English, Ellwood has also taught a variety of literature and writing courses at a number of colleges in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas. His academic interests include Victorian and Modern British fiction, postcolonial studies, and black diasporic literature. In his spare time, Ellwood enjoys reading, baking, and talking about the intersections of literature and culture. Ellwood is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in English literature.

On this episode of Take Back Our Schools, Andrew and Beth speak with educator Tony Ortiz about his school, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, which has an innovative work study program which allows low income students in Chicago to get a high quality college preparatory education by working one day per week. Tony discusses the […]

On this episode of Take Back Our Schools, Andrew and Beth speak with educator Tony Ortiz about his school, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, which has an innovative work study program which allows low income students in Chicago to get a high quality college preparatory education by working one day per week. Tony discusses the origins of the program, how it has developed and changed over the years and how it inspired a national network of work study schools. Tony talks about the impressive graduation rates of Cristo Rey and the benefits to both students and employers of the work study model.    Tony Ortiz is the first lay President of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School which was founded in 1996 and pioneered the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) model for inner city education that has since inspired a national network of 38 schools serving traditionally under resourced communities across the country. Tony joined Cristo Rey in 2000, first as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and then as Associate Principal, before becoming President in June 2012. Tony is a graduate of Leadership Greater Chicago, serves on the Membership Committee for the Economic Club of Chicago, and sits on several boards including the Archdiocese of Chicago School Board, Dominican University, Loyola University Health System, Chicago Jesuit Academy, and The Resurrection Project and previously served as a young alum Trustee for the University of Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Take Back Our Schools, Andrew and Beth speak with educator Tony Ortiz about his school, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, which has an innovative work study program which allows low income students in Chicago to get a high quality college preparatory education by working one day per week. Tony discusses the origins of the program, how it has developed and changed over the years and... Source

Preaching for the Fourteenth Sunday, Maria Luevano-Salazar offers a reflection on rejoicing in carrying out the mission and plan that Jesus has laid out for us: "Now more than ever, it is crucial that we hear the calling, that we hear the plan, that we go out there and do what is asked for us to do. Today we need to be the new missionaries and disciples, the servants, and the leaders in today's hurt world. To go out like the 72 disciples that returned and rejoiced. Knowing that there will be challenges, but that in Jesus' name we can successfully complete the mission." Maria Luevano-Salazar was born in Zacatecas, Mexico. At the age of 13 Maria and her family immigrated to Chicago. After only a few years of living in the United States and learning English, she attended Loyola University Chicago and majored in Spanish Literature. After graduating from Loyola University, Maria became very involved with Hispanic Young Adult Ministry and Hispanic Ministry at the Archdiocese of Chicago. After 5 years of Ministry work with the Office for Hispanic Ministry at the Archdiocese of Chicago, Maria started working at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, where she is also an alumna, as a Spanish teacher. In addition to teaching, Maria is currently leading the Hispanic Ministry Initiative within the school community. Maria is a mother of 4 children and enjoys partnering with her husband to teach their faith to their children. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/07032022 to learn more about Maria and to view her text and video (in both Spanish and English).

Welcome to the podcast that exists to enrich and inspire young adults in the U.S.! ¡Bienvenidos al podcast que existe para enriquecer e inspirar a jóvenes Latinos en los Estados Unidos!In today's episode, listen to a conversation between Vicente Del Real, and Josh Jale, president and CEO of Big Shoulders Fund. Joshua D. Hale is the President and CEO of Big Shoulders Fund which invests  approximately $25-30 million annually to support its network of 75 inner-city, Catholic  schools serving nearly 20,000 students – 80 percent minority and 66 percent from low income households. In addition, as a result of a fully funded charitable donation, Big  Shoulders Fund has extended its programming to 20 schools in Northwest Indiana,  reaching an additional 6,000 children. Annual investments are for scholarships and  student enrichment, operational support and financial management, academic and  professional development programs, leadership development, and an adopt-a-school  program. In January 2020, Big Shoulders Fund announced a historic agreement to  protect the future viability of 30 of its highest needs schools. Under the agreement, Big  Shoulders Fund has pledged a ten-year $50 million philanthropic investment in these  schools, enabling them to remain open and viable, while also taking on an expanded  leadership role with principals helping to manage their schools toward specific operating  goals and deeper impact.  Mr. Hale was a fellow in the Leadership Greater Chicago and an inaugural member of  the Chicago Council on Global Affairs' Emerging Leaders Program. Mr. Hale serves on  the Board of Directors of The Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago and the Development  Committee of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Mr. Hale is a Director on the  Board of Amerigo Education, Inc. He is a member of The Commercial Club, The  Economic Club, The Chicago Club, Chicago Commonwealth Club, and Vistage  International. In 2010, Mr. Hale was a “40 Under 40” in Crain's Chicago Business  Journal. Previously, Mr. Hale was on the management team at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and  a consultant with The Hale Group, Ltd. After graduating from Marquette University, Mr.  Hale spent two years as a volunteer in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. He resides in Chicago with his wife and their two sons. The Joy of the Gospel/La Alegria del Evangelio Podcast provides a top quality content to evangelize, enrich and inspire young Latinos. We aim to be the most-listened to bilingual podcast for young Latinos in the United States. EVANGELIZATION: We are continually challenged to transmit and share "The Joy of the Gospel" with new ways and methods. Through our podcast we aim to spread the joy that comes from knowing and following Jesus Christ. FORMATION: Filling the gap in formation resources specifically for first, second and third generation immigrants, The Joy of the Gospel will produce enriching content, forming listeners through interviews with leaders and experts. INSPIRATION: Young Latinos will hear the voices of current Latino leaders and relate to tiger stories of overcoming challenges and difficulties. The Joy of the Gospel will inspire them to become the next generation of Latino leaders. Produced by Latinos for Latinos.   Iskali is a Catholic 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to EMPOWER and EQUIP young Latinos with HIGH-QUALITY FAITH FORMATION that enables them to become TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERS. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiempreIskali​https://www.facebook.com/iskalipodcast​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iskali_/​https://www.instagram.com/iskalipodcast/​

As graduation season comes around, Jordana is joined by Cristo Rey's Director of College Counseling Raquel Gudiel and current senior at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Devani Montes. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is an incredible high school in Minneapolis that for the 11th year in a row, their student have a 100% college acceptance rate. How do these remarkable students and faculty do it? Listen here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Agrippina is a consultant-turned-teacher from Atlanta, Georgia. After teaching in Jacksonville, Florida for two years through Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program, he returned to Atlanta and currently teaches at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. He is passionate about faith, family, and fitness. In this episode, we talk about his unique path from the consulting life to the classroom, share our biggest learning moments from our time as teachers, and discuss the pandemic’s impact on education.

Before March, part of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s success formula was to place every student in an internship--one day a week in a business or non-profit where they could observe professionals at work as they learned on-the-job behavior themselves. John Busse is in charge of the internships. The students’ work also paid about a third of their tuition. We ask Busse and seniors Delya White and Corey Bowden what happened when the pandemic hit, and in-place learning stopped, and what’s happening now.

The Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis is part of a nationwide network of high schools that provide unique opportunities for urban students with limited education options. Part of Cristo Rey’s core mission that sets them apart is their Corporate Work Study Program. Their students spend one full work day each week in a corporate office setting, performing tasks and learning valuable professional skills to set them apart when they graduate and enter the work force. Kraus-Anderson has been a longtime corporate partner with Cristo Rey. Brian Garcia graduated from Cristo Rey this spring, and he worked at Kraus-Anderson through its Corporate Work Study program for the past four years. Brian’s growth is both a testament to his hard work, his strong education from Cristo Rey, and the support from people like Lori Charlesworth, KA’s Office Manager and facilitator of the intern program over the past several years. In the latest episode of Build Me Up, we talk to Kesiah Kolbow, Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program Director; Brian Garcia and Lori Charlesworth about Cristo Rey’s model, the value of high school students getting work experience, and the impressive growth of Brian since he began at KA as a first-year high school student.

The Right Idea Podcast Season 1, Episode 3 “A Visit to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee” Student “trailblazers” at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School are working in businesses in the community as part of the school’s Corporate Work Study Program. And the results are worth it, with 100% of their graduates receiving acceptance from colleges. Podcast Host: Kevin Nicholson, Founder and President of No Better Friend Corp. Produced, Written & Edited by Emelia Rohl, Communications Director of No Better Friend Corp. Voices in this episode (in alphabetical order): Gissell, Student, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Milwaukee Kevin Nicholson, President & CEO, No Better Friend Corp. Emelia Rohl, Podcast Producer / Communications Director, No Better Friend Corp. Libby Sobic, Director & Legal Counsel of Education Policy, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Andrew Stith, President, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Milwaukee OTHER AUDIO SOURCE MATERIAL: http://www.cristoreymilwaukee.orghttps://www.jsonline.com/videos/news/2019/06/01/cristo-rey-jesuit-high-school-holds-first-graduation-ceremony/1307104001/)

The Right Idea Podcast Season 1, Episode 10 “The Politics of School Choice-Part 1” Despite widespread support for school choice among families of all political stripes in Wisconsin, Democrat legislators have launched a variety of attacks on the program. This episode debunks some of the criticisms often lobbed at choice schools. Podcast Host: Kevin Nicholson, Founder and President of No Better Friend Corp. Produced, Written & Edited by Emelia Rohl, Communications Director of No Better Friend Corp. Voices in this episode (in alphabetical order): Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy, EdChoice Jim Bender, President, School Choice Wisconsin State Representative Jonathon Brostoff Heather DuBois Bourenane, Wisconsin Public Education Network Corey DeAngelis, Director of School Choice, Reason Foundation Kimberly Desotell, GRACE Schools, Green Bay State Senator Chris Larson Chris Lawrence, Parent, St. Marcus School, Milwaukee U.S. Vice President Mike Pence Kevin Nicholson, President & CEO, No Better Friend Corp. Emelia Rohl, Podcast Producer / Communications Director, No Better Friend Corp. Marcio Sierra, Pastor, Lighthouse Church, Madison Tia Sierra, Pastor & Principal, Lighthouse Christian School, Madison Libby Sobic, Director & Legal Counsel of Education Policy, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Andrew Stith, President, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Milwaukee State Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt, Chair, Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Education Shannon Whitworth, Director of Free Enterprise Academy, Milwaukee Lutheran High School, Milwaukee Edgar Zaragoza, Outreach Administrator, GRACE Schools, Green Bay OTHER SOURCE MATERIAL: https://fox6now.com/2020/01/28/vp-mike-pence-attends-wisconsin-school-choice-student-showcase-in-madison/ https://wiseye.org/2020/01/28/celebrating-school-choice/ https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/pence-barnes-battle-over-school-choice-vs-public-schools https://wkow.com/2020/01/28/pence-visit-touts-school-choice-wisconsins-voucher-program/ https://www.c-span.org/video/?457145-1/wisconsin-state-state-address https://wiseye.org/2020/01/28/news-conference-reintroduction-of-public-education-reinvestment-act/ https://wiseye.org/2020/01/28/news-conference-national-school-choice-week/

The Right Idea Podcast Season 1, Episode 1 “Introduction to The Right Idea Season 1: School Choice” Welcome to Season 1 of The Right Idea Podcast, where we focus on the life-changing impact of school choice in Wisconsin for students and their families. Children don’t have time for politicians to fix broken schools, and that’s the beauty of school choice: a program that enables success for thousands of Wisconsin students each year.  Join No Better Friend Corp. on our Right Idea Podcast as we take a deep dive into the school choice movement, it’s history, it’s politics, it’s enemies, and it’s incredibly positive impact on Wisconsin’s kids. We’ll talk with parents, students, educators and advocates across the state and country. And we’ll reveal the uplifting stories behind the school choice movement, the hope it fosters, and the policy solutions that will put even more kids on the path to success. Podcast Host: Kevin Nicholson, Founder and President of No Better Friend Corp. Produced, Written & Edited by Emelia Rohl, Communications Director of No Better Friend Corp. Voices in this episode (in alphabetical order): Jim Bender, President, School Choice Wisconsin Andrew Campanella, President, National School Choice Week Kimberly Desotell, GRACE Schools, Green Bay Ron Kelly, Parent, St. Marcus School, Milwaukee Gissell, Student, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Milwaukee Kevin Nicholson, President & CEO, No Better Friend Corp. Randy Schirz, Parent, Lutheran Special School, Hales Corners Tommy Schultz, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, American Federation for Children Marcio Sierra, Pastor, Lighthouse Church, Madison Tia Sierra, Pastor & Principal, Lighthouse Christian School, Madison Libby Sobic, Director & Legal Counsel of Education Policy, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Andrew Stith, President, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Milwaukee State Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt, Chair, Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Education Governor Tommy Thompson Brenda White, President, Siena Catholic Schools, Racine Shannon Whitworth, Director of Free Enterprise Academy, Milwaukee Lutheran High School, Milwaukee Edgar Zaragoza, Outreach Administrator, GRACE Schools, Green Bay

Yadira Vieyra Alvarez preaches for Christmas, offering a reflection on living Christmas joy, even in difficult times: "We must remember, however, that receiving this child is a decision. If we do not accept and embrace the presence of Jesus in our daily lives, of what use is his peaceful dominion? If we do not have peace in our families, our homes, our marriages, our communities, of what use is God’s offering to us?" Yadira Vieyra Alvarez was appointed as an auditor at the 2018 Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment and represented the immigrant community in the United States. Yadira Vieyra Alvarez is Research Specialist at the School of Social Service Administration at The University of Chicago, where she works on evaluating the effectiveness of doula home visiting services being provided to adolescent mothers. Yadira is also collaborating with the University of Chicago at Illinois and Immaculate Conception Parish in Brighton Park through “Fortaleciendo mi familia” – a series of sessions aimed at bringing low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy and psychosocial support to Mexican immigrant families experiencing distress, anxiety, and depression due to exposure to community violence, financial challenges, and migration-related worries. She attended Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and later moved to Washington D.C. where she completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Theology from Georgetown University. She received her Masters of Science from Erikson Institute in Chicago, a premier graduate school in early child development. As part of her commitment to urban Catholic Education, Yadira has also served in a variety of ministerial and catechetical roles including the Leadership Advisory Council at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/12252018 to read Yadira's text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

We discuss the growing role of Jesuit education in our city from K-12 to college. In the last few years, Nativity Jesuit expanded from an all-boys middle school to a co-ed K4 thru 8th-grade academy. Cristo-Rey High School's recent addition joins Marquette University High School to make two Jesuit High schools in Milwaukee. How does this change the educational ecosystem for parents and students in the city? Why is that important for our community? And for Marquette in particular? Guests: Jeff Monday, Principal, Marquette University High School Sue Smith, President, Nativity Jesuit Academy Andy Stith, President, Cristo-Rey Jesuit High School

Kevin Clarke is the chief correspondent at America. Recently, he traveled to Iraq for 12 days where he met with Iraqi Christians and other religious minorities. We talk to Kevin about why he decided to take this trip and the future of Christianity in that region. (You can check out Kevin’s reporting here.) In Signs of the Times, we discuss the canonization of Saint Óscar Romero, the resignation of Cardinal Wuerl, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., and why women aren’t allowed to vote at this year’s Synod on Young People. As always, you can email us at jesuitical@americamedia.org or tweet us on Twitter. You can also join our Facebook group and consider supporting us on Patreon!   P.S. This episode is brought to you by Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago. For 23 years, Cristo Rey has educated Latino students with limited means, preparing the leaders of tomorrow today. Learn about their mission at cristorey.net.   Links from the show: Pope Francis declares Pope Paul VI, Óscar Romero saints Pope Francis accepts the resignation of Cardinal Wuerl Jesuit, Dominican, Franciscan leaders see no reason why women shouldn’t vote at synod   What’s on tap? This week, we are drinking a gift from listener Bridget: a special blend, Cafe St. Joe, from Furnace Hills Coffee, a fair- and direct-trade coffee roaster who employs adults with disabilities. You can buy your own here!  

“My hope is that we can learn that we can be indigenous and all these other things: Catholic, worldly, a diplomat, a scientist, etc. My hope is that being indigenous is not limited,” said Maka Clifford in the pages of America last year. Maka is the director of curriculum and assessment at the Red Cloud Indian School, a Catholic school led by the Jesuits and the Lakota people. Maka was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation and graduated from Red Cloud in 2005. After studying in California, New York and Japan, Maka realized his calling to be involved in indigenous studies and human rights. He returned to Red Cloud in 2013. We talk to Maka about what it means to be a Lakota Catholic, the controversial history of Jesuit-run and boarding schools, Lakota spirituality and teaching indigenous students in 2018.   Last week, the editors of America stated that the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court should be withdrawn. We discuss the magazine’s previous support of the nomination and why the editors decided to withdraw it.   In sexual abuse news, Pope Francis laicizes Chile’s Fernando Karadima. “The Better Church Governance Group” is a new organization founded by wealthy Catholics to investigate the College of Cardinals. And for the feast of St. Francis, we have a story about a dog that completes the Camino de Santiago.   As always, you can email us at jesuitical@americamedia.org or tweet us on Twitter. You can also join our Facebook group and consider supporting us on Patreon!   This episode is brought to you by Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago. For 23 years, Cristo Rey has educated Latino students with limited means, preparing the leaders of tomorrow today. Learn about their mission at cristorey.net.   Looking for an event in your neighborhood? Check out when the Ignatian Solidarity Network is hosting a “Solidarity On Tap” near you!   Links from the show: The Editors: It is time for the Kavanaugh nomination to be withdrawn Pope Francis defrocks Chilean priest at center of sexual abuse scandal Wealthy Catholics to target Cardinals with ‘Red Hat Report’ A dog that has completed the Camino de Santiago comes to Rome Jewish husband and wife to be first married couple knighted by the Vatican   What’s on tap? Mulled cider (on the rocks), Jack’s Winter Cider whiskey, one cinnamon stick, one star anise, ice

Lou P. Nieto Jr  is president of Nieto Advisory, LLC, an advisory firm that works with small and mid cap consumer foods companies. He retired in June 2009 as president of ConAgra Foods’ $8.0 B Consumer Foods business. In this role, he was responsible for the overall management and profitability of a diverse portfolio of brands and products. He joined ConAgra as President of ConAgra Meats in 2005. He was previously President/CEO of the Federated Group, a retail and foodservice focused private label business from 2002 to 2005. He was also a Group President and a Corporate Officer of Dean Foods Company from 2000 to 2002. He joined Dean Foods in 1998 after 2 years with Mission Foods, a subsidiary of the Mexican corporation, GRUMA. Prior to Mission Foods, he spent 10 years with Kraft Foods in various brand management and strategic planning roles. Lou started his career with the Quaker Oats Company in brand management where he worked for 5 years before Kraft Foods. Lou has served on the Ryder Systems, Inc and Auto Zone boards of directors since January 2007 and September 2008, respectively. He is chair of Ryder’s Finance Committee and a member of the Audit committee at both Ryder and Auto Zone. Lou also serves on the boards of Eddy Packing, a Texas based meat products company, and Food Evolution, a prepared foods business. He served on the Board of Directors of White Wave, Inc., a Boulder, Colorado corporation, and of the Dairy Marketing Alliance, a joint venture of Dean Foods and Land O’Lakes, from 2000 to 2002. He is currently Treasurer of the Latino Corporate Directors’ Association, an advocacy organization for greater Latino corporate board representation. Lou is a 1981 MBA graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration where he was elected President of the Latino Association and Vice President of the Marketing Club. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Chicago in 1977 where he served in numerous student leadership roles and was elected to the Maroon Key Honorary Society. Lou has been involved locally and nationally in the effort to increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth. He served as the founding Chairman of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s Board of Trustees from 1994 to 1996 and as a board member until 2000. He was also a two-term president of the Chicago Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. He served as vice president of the board for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Education Service Centers from 1990 to 1993. He was a national board member of Inroads, Inc. from 1995 to 1997. Lou has also been very involved with his various alma maters, church and community. He was a six year member of the University of Chicago’s College Visiting Committee and has co-chaired multiple reunions. He served in various roles during 2 terms on the board of the Harvard Business School Club of Chicago. He was the 1998 recipient of the President’s Award from his high school alma mater, St. Ignatius College Preparatory School where he served as co-president with his wife of the Parent Organization for the 2011/2012 year. He is currently a trustee of St. Ignatius. Lou has been involved with his parish in religious education, benevolence efforts and other leadership activities. He served in a leadership role with youth soccer in his community for over 7 years including 5 years as president of a 19 team travel club. He was an elected village park district commissioner where he served as treasurer. He and his family reside in suburban Chicago. What you'll learn How Lou's parents inspired him to achieve at the highest level Lou's journey from humble beginnings  to managing an $8 billion dollar company His Harvard Business School experience How he managed to turn around a failed business through leadership and the inspiring message he delivered to the employees Why this is the time for all Latinos to speak up against the force...

We hear about edtech from the perspective of entrepreneurs and educators. But what about the viewpoint of a student? This week, EdSurge hears from Kaela Quinto, a rising sophomore at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in San Jose, CA. Kaela's experiences with blended learning completely changed the way she thinks about math—but we'll let her tell you herself.

Haydee Caldero is a Latina and the co-founder of Dignitas, LLC. She is responsible for designing the firm’s real estate and private asset investment models. She also advises business owners and entrepreneurs on capital structuring of their privately held companies, company equity raises, partnership structures and legal entity formation. Haydee actively coaches business executives of fast growth companies regarding strategic planning, corporate finance and partnership opportunities. Throughout her career she has served as an advisor to executives of closely held enterprises ranging from start-ups to companies with over $100 million in revenues. She  previously advised high net worth individuals and financial institutions on the disposition and recapitalization of over $5.0 billion in trophy commercial real estate throughout the United States. She has worked on marquee real estate assets including the Sears Tower, John Hancock, Inland Steel Building and Houston Galleria. Haydee is an active member of the Harvard Business School Club of Chicago. She also serves on the Board of Directers for North Branch Works, the Governor’s Board for the Steppenwolf Theatre Auxiliary Committee and is a member of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s Leadership Advisory Committee. She is a native of Chicago and attended Whitney Young Magnet High School; she received a B.A. in Government and Women’s Studies from Wesleyan University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. What you'll learn Haydee's American dream and her path to pursue it How to build and keep wealth How to align your financial goals with your entrepreneurial goals What differentiates those who have wealth with those who don't How some people that don't make that much money retire with more money than people with higher income than they do The most important factor that determines the likelihood of being wealthy Haydee's point of view on the emerging Latino wealth, the Latino attitude towards wealth and the key for Latinos to build wealth A surefire way to help you save money Why you must avoid debt, particularly credit card debt How she prepared to take the leap as an entrepreneur How she got her first clients at her company Dignitas Haydee's key ingredients for success: Confidence, hard work and commitment Resources & Links The Founder's Dilemma book www.mydignitas.com Thank you very much for listening ! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider subscribing in iTunes  and Stitcher and leaving a rating and a review.  This helps us to continue to be featured in the New & Noteworthy rankings so that more Latinos and Latinas can find us. Considering Launching a Podcast? Podcasters Paradise: This is my favorite resource for those of you considering launching your own podcast.  It was created by one of the most successful podcasters today-John Lee Dumas- who’s  Entrepreneur on Fire podcast was voted best in iTunes in 2013.  This is the only resource you will ever need to Create, Grow and Monetize your podcast. Over 700 members are consuming the 120+ video tutorials, engaging with other Podcasters in the private Facebook group, & loving the monthly webinars with todays top Podcasters! Sign up for the free LIVE weekly webinars here.