Catholic Education Foundation

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 communiti...

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!”

There are Many Different Ways that You Can Help the Catholic Education Foundation Grow its Mission! Foundation President Rich Lechleiter talks to Kelly Taylor, Co-Founder of Lexington-based Trek Advancement Learn about how you and your family can help the Foundation expand its impact through various tax-advantaged charitable giving options Remember, for all our young students and their families, “...

The Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville and the CSAA – Together Transforming Young Lives Forever!! Foundation President Rich Lechleiter joins Rick Arnold, Executive Director of the Catholic Schools Athletic Association. Learn about how the Foundation and CSAA are partnering to make the Catholic school experience even better for all our young students and their families. At the CSAA, “Every...

This podcast will feature Sarah Weatherwax, the Executive Director of Louisville’s Community Catholic Center, along with Catholic Education Foundation President Rich Lechleiter. The primary focus of the conversation is the mission of the Community Catholic Center and its unique partnership with the Catholic Education Foundation.

This podcast will feature the President of Independence Bank, Louis Straub, the Lead Sponsor of the 16th annual Salute to THE GAME luncheon event, along with Catholic Education Foundation President Rich Lechleiter.  The primary focus of the conversation is the Salute to THE GAME luncheon event, hosted by the Catholic Education Foundation each year in celebration of the storied St. X - Trinity foot...

This podcast will feature Renee Doty, Principal of Pitt Academy, and Paula Watkins, Principal of Holy Trinity Clifton School, along with Catholic Education Foundation President Rich Lechleiter. The primary focus of the conversation is the unique mission of each school in the development of their students and families who have special needs.

The Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville and St. Vincent de Paul Louisville –  Two Catholic Organizations Working to Improve the Lives of Others! Foundation President Rich Lechleiter visits with  Dave Calzi, Executive Director and CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Louisville   Learn about the 365-day-a-year transformational  works of St. Vincent de Paul    We think you’ll be surprised to learn abo...

Foundation President Rich Lechleiter chats with Julie Perdue, Principal of St. Bernard School, and Gregg Boehmer, Principal of St. James School. Learn how these two great Catholic elementary schools are making their communities better and transforming hearts and minds forever!!

This podcast will feature Retired U. S. Army Colonel Blaine Hedges along with Catholic Education Foundation President Rich Lechleiter. 

Recent Salute to Catholic School Alumni honorees, Dr. Cindy Crabtree and Tom Perrone join us to talk catholic school and the salute to alumni dinner. 

Featuring Randy Bufford, Salute Dinner Event Chair and  Founder of Trilogy Health Services  This month’s podcast is all about the 33rd annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni   dinner event set for March 8 at the Galt House Hotel.  Learn more about how this hallmark community event has grown to become the largest of its kind across the Commonwealth. Last year’s event posted an all-time fundraising...

 This month’s podcast is all about the celebration of Catholic Schools Week and the life-changing journey of a Catholic education.   Learn more about how the Office of Catholic Schools and the  Catholic Education Foundation are working together to tell  every family in need what they long to hear – “The Answer is Yes!”

The Dahlem Family has made a big impact on the works of the Foundation. Join us as Charlie Dahlem tells us why access to a Catholic education is so important to their family. 

Learn about the amazing faith journey that brought Peter Bucalo from a popular local radio personality to a Roman Catholic  priest serving the Archdiocese of Louisville   WOW!!  You’ll see why he’s such an exceptional homilist and beloved parish leader!

Learn more about why athletics play such an important part in  the Catholic school experience   Long-time Coach Thom Wachtel and Jody Demling talk about their work in building all kinds of sports programs in Catholic elementary schools,  including some new ones of which you may not be aware!

Join us and learn about how Tony’s Catholic faith and his Catholic education have defined his life, his family and his career.

Re-Connect with Phil McHugh, Co-Founder of the Salute to THE GAME Luncheon Event, as We Get Set to Kick Off the 15th Edition of this Hallmark Community Fundraising Event Celebrating the Storied St. X – Trinity Football Rivalry

Listen to Principal Terry Mullaney describe what makes Ascension School a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon and, most recently, Green Ribbon School of Excellence!

Join us for our seventh edition as we get to know the new Archbishop of Louisville, Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre. 

Foundation Board Member Matt Ott and Brown-Forman Master Distiller Chris Morris Join Julie Baum and Rich Lechleiter in a Podcast Preview of This Exciting New Fundraising Event