Testimonials

"I would like to convey my sincerest thanks for this generous aid for my education. It is with this help that I can continue to study and receive the best education that I can.....Because of this aid, I believe I have the motivation to do my best as I have in school. Words cannot completely express my thanks but I have done my best, so once again, I say thank you."
Scholarship recipient in Natrona Heights, PA

"Thank you for helping us keep my son in [Catholic High School]... We have been struggling to keep he and his sister in Catholic Schools. Your foundation gave us a way of doing this. I am forever grateful and thankful that your foundation is there to help Catholics who believe in the Catholic Education, but can not afford it."
Parent of 10th Grade Scholarship Recipient in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

"I would like to express my thanks to the Catholic Education Foundaion for once again honoring me with a scholarship. This means a lot to me and my family. I am so happy that I can attend a second year at [Catholic High School]. I have been taking my education very seriously. I am currntly a first honors student. I will do my best to keep my GPA high. I am also involved with the work study program at my school. I clean classrooms after school to help pay my tuition. I also volunteer my time for school functions such as Open House, Breafast with Santa and making goody bags for the Easter Bunny visit. I am still looking forward to the day I can give back to the Catholic Education Foundation. Thank you so much for everything!"
11th Grade Scholarship Recipient in Chicago, IL

" I wanted to write to thank you and everyone involved at the Catholic Education Foundation for the scholarship. I do not know the donor, but with all my heart I want them to know how very much this means to me. I always thought I would graduate from a Catholic High School since that is where I started. I am so grateful and blessed that I now have the opportunity. I will keep in touch with you and hope that someday I can pay back the kindness to someone else. Thank you again with all my heart. This scholarship has allowed be to attend...[Catholic high school] and I can not thank you enough."
9th Grade Scholarship Recipient in Henderson, TN

"I am writing this letter in appreciation of the Catholic Foundation assisting me with my tuition. If it wasn't for your help and sponsors it wouldn't be possible for me to continue my Catholic education. I am very greatful for the charities of others. I will do my best to show my appreciation with my grades and volunteering to the less fortunate. May God bless this foundation and it's sponsors."
9th Grade Scholarship Recipient in Rochester, NY

"I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the help with the school. This is such a blessing and I will never forget it. I am so grateful for so much this year, and I won't let you down.
Again, I can't say enough, but thank you so very much"
9th Grade Scholarship Recipient in Hendersonville, TN

"I wanted to say thank you for helping me with a scholarship to get into... [ Catholic high school]. I greatly appreciate this, and i'll do my very best in my academics this year. If I can volunteer for anything please do not hesitate to let me know. I would like to close by saying a Big "Thank You" for your help."
9th Grade Scholarship Recipient from Rochester, NY

"I am writing this letter to give a very warm Thank You. Thank you for giving me the chance to complete my Catholic education. My school offers students so much‚Ä¶.. I also understand that with my scholarship comes the GPA requirements. I will try my best. I think it is wonderful that there are foundations out there that can to help someone in need. I look forward to my future. I have great plans and hopes. With that being said, I would like to give back. I hope to be someone who can donate to your foundation in the future. I would love to be able to help another child. Until that day comes‚Ä¶ I will work hard to reach my future goals."
9th Grade Scholarship Recipient from Chicago, IL.

"I would like to thank you for allowing me to make my son's dream come true. I do not have enough words to express our gratitude. Not only for your financial support but also for all your special support for me while I am going through this difficult time. I still remember Mr. Indelicato's words to me. He said, "Don't worry, we are on your side." That really gave me a comforting feeling. I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart and thank you, God, for having brought you to me. God bless you all."
Parent of an 8th grade scholarship recipient in California.

"My husband and I are dedicated to providing an excellent academic experience for our children in a faith-based environment. The generous Catholic Education Foundation scholarship is such a blessing in our being able to ensure our children's growth not only academically, but in our Catholic faith as well."
Parents of Catholic High School Scholarship Recipients

" Thank you for your generosity in providing scholarship funds to assist my attendance at [Catholic High School]. I know that my years here will provide a great foundation for my future and my faith."
High School Student, Georgia

"Thank you for providing a scholarship to help me attend [Catholic school]. I am enjoying my sophomore year. The classes, teachers, diversity, high academic standards and the Catholic heritage at school are great. I know that when I graduate I will have a great foundation for my future."
High School Student, Georgia.

"It was wonderful to hear about the great work being done by the Catholic Education Foundation. It is important for advocates like you to help get the message out about the benefits of receiving an education in a Catholic environment, offering students both academic and spiritual enrichment. It is clear that your committment benefits both the Rochester community and communities in other cities."
President, High School in Rochester, NY

"I wanted to thank you personally for assisting me with your generous donation towards my tuition. You have helped me go to a Catholic high school this fall, which is something I really wanted to do. Before, I had been homeschooled from 1st - 9th grade. This wouldn't have been possible without God's grace and your financial assistance. I know that education is very important and necessary. It is one of God's many gifts that have been given to us. I've realized that you need to work hard, make good decisions and be serious about what you are doing, especially during high school.
Thank you again for the generous donation you've given me. May God truly bless you for your kindness and generosity!
High School Student, Essex, Maryland.

"I, as a recipient of the Catholic Education Foundation scholarship for the 2007-08 school year, would like to thank you for the generous donation being given to me. My education, as in the opinion of most [Catholic schooled] young women, is my first priority, and your donation will only further my academic career. Receiving this scholarship was both a privilege and an honor, and I, along with my family, are overly appreciative. Thank you again."
High School Student, Philadelphia, PA

"We want to thank you for your kindness and generosity for our children attending Catholic high school. It is very important to us to continue to grow in our faith and to serve the Lord in our daily lives. Having the privilege to continue in Catholic school is a true blessing."
Parents of Scholarship Recipients, PA.

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Because of your help, I will be going into 9th grade this year. My parents are very happy that this scholarship will let me continue my Catholic education. Thank you for being so generous and for helping me and my family."
High School Student, North East

"My family and I would like to express our deepest thanks for the generous scholarship awarded to me. Thanks to you, i will be able to attend Catholic high school like my father, sister and three brothers.
The motto of our school is "Be Doers of the Wold." Because of your help, I will get the chance to live up to that ideal. May God bless you for your generous gift and your continuing help that you give to Catholic students."
High School Student, McSherrystown, PA

"I am so grateful to the Catholic Education Foundation for helping my family with my high school tuition. It would have been difficult without their help..."
HIgh School Student, age 14, Midwest

"Joe, thank you for all you do on behalf of Catholic education. You have provided financial assistance to several of our students over the years and we are grateful for your support."
Principal, HIgh School, Western New York

"My wife, boys, and I would like to thank you again for helping us provide our boys with a Catholic education. I found out towards the end of the school year that I would be laid off from the City School District, which I was, and I'm not sure how we would have finished paying for this year's tuition without your help. The boys took you up on your offer for matching funds and worked to earn money for their tuition. I think it taught them a lot. They are not used to having to hand over their hard-earned money, and I think they gained a little empathy for the people in their lives who sacrifice for them. As always, you remain in our prayers. Thank you."
Parent, Rochester, New York

Letter from Apostolic Nuncio, CEF Event's 2007 Honorary Chairman

"Keep up the fine work. Keep telling the wonderful story about the Catholic Education Foundation and the future that you have and are planning with all of us together. Keep moving us up to another level. People will hear what we have to say, but they will respond by what they see us doing. I hope the Catholic Education Foundation can be that kind of example of 'doing' God‚Äôs word in action. What you did last weekend (March 23-24, 2007} was terrific."
Fr. Tim Kenny, Director of Education
Marianist Province of the United States
St. Louis, Missouri

"While the memory of the Catholic Education Foundation banquet on Friday, March 23, and the Mass at the John Paul II Cultural Center on Satruday, March 24, 2007 is so fresh in my mind, I thank you for your kindness to me and the effort you, as founder of the Catholic Education Foundation, put into such a successful occasion. I am truly honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
In a particular way, I renew my gratitude to you and the Foundation for the gift of Timothy Schmalz's bronze sculpture, Young Pilgrims. It seems so appropriate to house that extraordinary work in a place where it would be seen by many, and so I have chosen to put it in the public area of our archdiocesan Secretariat for Education that also includes the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
In expressing my appreciation, I also want to assure you of my prayers that God continues to bless you and the work of the Catholic Education Foundation.
With gratitude and every good wish as we commemorate the events of Holy Week, I am faithfully in Christ "
Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D.
Archbishop of Washington
Washington, DC

" ...With respect to the events in Washington, I shall be there, please God, on Friday evening, March 23...I look forward to meeting [there] the friends of Father Bernard Quinn. With cordial and prayerful wishes, I remain sincerely yours in Christ."
Cardinal William H. Keeler
Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

"Joe, it was an extremely enjoyable weekend. I am pleased that the Cultural Center performed for you as you wanted and that your guests were comfortable. The dinner last evening was really stellar. The food, guests, gifts and program were worthy of a major player, which is what you have created in the CEF. You have done a wonderful thing for people and it will live on long after we are all gone. I am delighted to be a small part of this organization and will watch with great pleasure its bright future. All the best,"
Dr. Hugh Dempsey, Deputy Director
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Washington, DC

"Dear Joe,
I want to let you know how much I enjoyed the recent events [March 23-24, 2007] in Washington, D.C. The partnership with the Catholic Education Foundation and the Diocese of PIttsburgh resulted in a great weekend for all who participated. The symposium provided an opportunity to share ideas and highlight some excellent programs in support of Catholic education. The dinner and event at the Pope John Paull II Cultural Center were great experiences as well. I know that Archbishop Wuerl was pleased to participate.
I have enjoyed our collaboration, Joe, over these past years and am grateful for our friendship. Thank you for your great efforts in support of Catholic education.
... may this Holy Week and Easter be a time of grace and blessings. WIth every best wish and prayer, I remain..Sincerely in Christ,"
Rev. Kris D. Stubna, S.T.D., Secretary for Education
Diocese of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"Dear Joe - Thank you very much for inviting me to join in the Catholic Education Foundation's Symposium, Recovering Catholic Education, on Friday, March 23. I enjoyed my participation in the panel on New Initiatives in Catholic Education. I was grateful for the opportunity to meet folks doing a variety of works but united by their commitment to Catholic education. Thanks, too, for honoring Fr. JIm Fischer, S.J.. As you know, Jim represents all that is good about Catholic education and about the Society of Jesus. Your honoring of Jim Fischer honored not only Jim but McQuaid and the Society of Jesus. I was pleased he could be inducted into the Hall of Fame along with two of his Jesuit Brothers.
Thanks, Joe, for all your work in support of Catholic education. It is a blessing. Be assured of my prayers for a blessed Triduum and Easter."
John R. Roslowsky
Assistant for Education and Lay Formation
New York Province of the Society of Jesus
New York, New York

"Joe - To all who labor so intensely for CEF, we wish to express our gratitude for the opportunity to spend time with positive, clear-minded Catholic educators this past weekend [CEF Symposium, March 23, 2007]. We will be interfacing with several people immediately. Peace to you all. Joe, you're the best!"
John and Donna Kurtz
St. Philomena Academy/St. Joseph House
East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania

"Dear Joe,
I am writing to thank you for the great weekend last week [March 23-24, 2007]. The symposium, dinner and Saturday event [concelebrated Mass at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center] were truly special and I, on behalf of the Acton Institute, am proud to have been included. It was a first-class event, and there is no doubt that Catholic education is in better shape because of what you're doing. May God continue to bless your work."
Anthony Pienta
Acton Institute/Catholic High School Honor Roll
Grand Rapids, Michigan

"Dear Mr. Indelicato,
Greetings in the hearts of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. What a fabulous weekend we experienced at the CEF meeting in Washington, D.C. [March 23-24, 2007]. Honestly, it was like a "shot" in the arm to be among like-minded educators. Just meeting, talking with and knowing of others who view Catholic education in step with the Church gives one great encouragement. Thank you again and be assured of our prayers."
Sr. Philip Joseph Davis, O.P.
Director of Academy Advancement
Mount deSales Academy for Girls
Catonsville, Maryland

"Dear Mr. Indelicato,
As the principal of St. Vincent de Paul where we put into practice the wonderful ideas of Father Bernard Quinn, I was humbled to attend the informative symposium on "Recovering Catholic Education" [March 23, 2007]. Working side by side with Father [Quinn] was a joy and a challenge--one that brought me closer to God and one that made me appreciate the great gift of Catholic education. I'm sure Father smiled on all of us as he was inducted [posthumously] into the [CEF] Hall of Fame. Thank you for the great privilege of being there."
Sandra Clark
Principal
St. Vincent de Paul School
Hanover, Pennsylvania

"Dear Joe,
Thank you very much for the outstanding leadership you provided with the Catholic Education Foundation/Diocese of Pittsburgh symposium, awards dinner and Liturgy on March 23-24, 2007. You and your assistant Dyann Brown and all of the others who assisted you are to be commended for making the entire event a great success! We were pleased and honored to partner with you and the Catholic Education Foundation.
There were many excellent highlights at the conference, but we were especially pleased with the partiicpation of Archbishop Wuerl and the many ways in which he was recognized and involved, including the Hall of Fame Award, and Liturgy on Saturday at the John Paul II Cultural Center. We were also pleased with the reception given to Vice Admiral Jonathan Greenert [Symposium Luncheon Speaker] and the recognition and attention that was given to him. In speaking to him since the conference, Vice Admiral Greenert and his wife were grateful and honored to be part of the gala event... Again, thank you for your leadership in providing a truly outstanding Catholic education conference and awards program. Best wishes for continued professional success and much joy in your personal life."
Dr. Robert L. Paserba, Superintendent for Catholic Schools
Diocese of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"Dear Mr. Indelicato:
This is to thank you for your kindness ...this past weekend [March 23-24, 2007]: the symposium on Recovering Catholic Education and the celebratory banquet, honoring Most Rev. Donald Wuerl as well as the Inductees for the Hall of Fame. Of particular interest..., of course, was the posthumous induction of our former beloved pastor, Rev. Bernard Quinn... May I say how proud I was and am of Father Quinn for his tireless work in the field of Catholic education. May I also say how inspiring it was to hear you speak so respectfully and insightfully of Father Quinn, as only one who has spent time with him could speak.
Father Quinn is often quoted here at St. Vincent's; his wisdom is timeless. We were privileged to have Father with us those glorious and revolutionary years. He started it all with an 'earthquake,' and we all trembled.
When I think of Father Quinn, I remember his humility. On one occasion, as a parishioner was thanking Father for his work in developing a beautiful liturgy, Father Quinn tried to pass the praise onto some others who helped. When the parishioner insisted that they knew that Father Quinn was the one who deserved the praise, he literally stepped back and said, 'I am but his humble servant.' And so we are all called to be.
Thank you for honoring Father Bernard Quinn. His work lives on."
Mrs. Mary Ann Smith, Parish Provost
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Hanover, Pennsylvania