È in distribuzione in questi giorni il nuovo numero di Notizie dalla Santa Croce, il bollettino gratuito interno pubblicato dall'Ufficio Comunicazione dell'Università, con la presentazione delle iniziative realizzate nei mesi precedenti.
La trovi nei vari espositori dell'Apollinare e della Biblioteca!
On May 13, 2021 we hosted a webinar on Financial Transparency for Catholic Schools, thus concluding the series on Building a Transparent & Accountable Church, with a look at Catholic schools.
In fact, like dioceses and parishes, Catholic schools face multiple challenges. They exist in a wide range of juridical constructs with varied funding. Many are subject to existing guidelines as non-profits/NGOs. This webinar looks at some of the main challenges faced by Catholic schools in different parts of the world and recommends principles for best practices.
Our guests were:
Erin Barisano
Dr. Erin Barisano is the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Orange, CA. Prior to serving as superintendent, Dr. Barisano spent five years as an assistant superintendent and WCEA Elementary Commissioner in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. She has served as a part-time faculty member in the Catholic School Leadership Academy at Loyola Marymount University, where she earned her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership for Social Justice. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and a master degree in Catholic School Administration from Mount St. Mary’s University, Los Angeles.
Alvaro de Vicente
Alvaro de Vicente has served as Headmaster of The Heights School in Potomac, Maryland since July 2002. Between 1992 and 2002, he assisted the School in various positions; coaching, establishing and running its college counseling office, school administrator overseeing contracts with vendors, and student advisor. From 1995 to 2001, Mr. de Vicente served on The Heights School’s Board of Directors, the last four years as its vice-president. In addition, Mr. de Vicente also serves on the Board of Trustees of two other educational groups; the Youth Leadership Foundation and the Texas Education Works. Originally from Santander, Spain, Mr. de Vicente graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy and received his J.D. from Georgetown University School of Law in 1991.
Angelina Musyoki
Angelina Musyoki, married and a mother of three children, is the Principal (Headmistress) at St. Angela’s Girls’ School, a Catholic sponsored school in the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, Kenya. She has been a school administrator for twelve years. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Education Arts and a holder of Diploma in Education Management. She has taken certificate courses in the Art of Leadership, Teaching and Learning, and Teaching with Technology from Strathmore University.
Religious orders in the Catholic Church have long held a certain autonomy. Many have sizeable assets. As well, some are declining in their members. Many have been directly impacted by the sexual abuse carried out by their members. Challenges and changing financial standards create a unique situation for religious orders. This webinar looks into some of the main challenges and recommends principles for best practices.
Our guests were:
Sr. Patricia Murray, IBVM
Sr. Patricia Murray is Executive Secretary of the International Union of the Superiors General (UISG.) Sr. Pat, who is a member of the General Council of her congregation, the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Sisters), has a Master’s degree in both Education and Theology and a Doctorate in Practical Theology.
Fr. Carlos Balderas, S. de J.
Fr. Carlos Raúl Balderas Ramírezis the General Vicar for the Servants of Jesus, a young religious institution that celebrates 50 years of foundation. Currently, he is a Philosophy Professor at the Palafoxiano Seminary in Puebla, Mexico.
Fr. John Harhager, SM
Fr. John Harhager currently serves as Vicar General and Bursar General for the Society of Mary (Marists). He has been involved in financial management, in different ways, for most of the past forty years. While he is finishing his third year as bursar general, he had previously served in the same capacity for eight years which ended in 2005. He was also provincial bursar, local bursar, and member of various financial committees.
A discussion of precise challenges faced by parishes – pastors, staff, and parishioners – with specific recommendations. What does financial accountability look like at the parish level? How should the parish finance council be constructed and what are its primary responsibilities? What are the obligations of the pastor to parishioners and his bishop?
Our guests were
Archbishop Gilbert Garcera
Archdiocese of Lipa, Philippines
H.E. Most Rev. Gilbert Armea Garcera is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lipa in the Philippines. Previously, he served as Bishop of Daet in Camarines Norte for nine years. H.E. Archbishop Garcera is currently a member of the Permanent Council of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and chairs the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Family and Life. After completing Bachelor degrees in Philosophy and Sacred Theology, and a Master degree in Religious Studies, in 2004 he completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development.
Dan Cellucci
Catholic Leadership Institute
Dan Cellucci is CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute, an apostolate providing leadership training and consulting to more than 250 bishops, 3,500 priests, and over 25,000 deacons, religious and lay leaders in more than 100 dioceses. Prior to his election as CEO, Dan served as Senior Vice President for Catholic Leadership Institute, working as the primary liaison with bishops and overseeing the apostolate’s marketing and services. Dan is a sought-after advisor, consultant, and presenter for the Church, playing a lead role in projects in the Archdioceses of Miami and Boston as well as the Diocese of Pittsburgh and at the North American College.
Bill Bojan
Integrated Governance Solutions
Bill Bojan is the Founder and CEO of Integrated Governance Solutions, LLC (IGS), an organization whose goal is to support achievement of a higher standard of board, risk, and financial governance within the marketplace and other realms of institutions such as religious organizations, nonprofits, academia, and government. He has served several executive-level roles throughout his 30-year career: Start-up Founder, CEO, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Ethics Officer, General Auditor, Board Member, Board Chair, Governance Committee Chair, Board Advisor/Consultant, and Public Accounting practice leader. He holds a B.S. degree and a Masters of Accountancy from DePaul University.