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16 AUGUST 24-SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 | DENVER CATHOLIC Around the Archdiocese SERVING THE DENVER CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SINCE 1890. The heritage behind our mortuaries and cemeteries is one of history and tradition. For more than a century, Catholic families have trusted Olinger Mortuaries and Cemeteries to care for their loved ones. Respect for traditions, understanding the needs of the Catholic faith, and providing affordable options is at the heart of what we do. With over 87 years of combined experience, parishioners Harry Stevenson and Matt Whaley assist families with care and compassion. Their expertise combined with professional services in 11 Olinger neighborhood chapels is virtually unprecedented in serving the Denver Catholic community. (303) 455-3663 www.denverfuneralproviders.com Harry Stevenson 56 Years Matt Whaley 31 Years Bethany Doss, MA School Counselor bdoss@ccdenver.org 720-377-1359 straphaelcounseling.com "The Glory of God is man, fully alive." – St. Irenaeus Offering services for individuals, children, teens, couples, and families. • ADHD, Learning Disorders, and Autism Testing • Individual Therapy for Adults and Children • Family and Couple Counseling • Post-Abortive Counseling • Grief Support GROUNDED IN CATHOLIC MORAL TEACHING Call 720.377.1359 to schedule or www.straphaelcounseling.com New Catholic school T here's never been a more excit- ing time than now to be a stu- dent at one of Denver's Catholic schools. With robust curriculums that form the whole person and a variety of ANDREW BEACH OUR LADY OF LOURDES (SOUTH CAMPUS) Andrew Beach cred- its much of his call to the teaching vocation to his parents, who are both teachers themselves. Beach studied econom- ics and philosophy at University of Colorado Boulder and then went on to pursue a master's degree in theology from the Augustine Institute. "From the second I heard about Lourdes and all that us going on here in terms of its classical edu- cation and strong Catho- lic identity and culture, I knew it was the school where I wanted to teach," Beach said. As a result of the school's expansion, Beach is now the Head of School for Lourdes' South Campus. In his new role, he hopes to assist in guiding Lourdes toward academic excel- lence, but more impor- tantly, he hopes to foster an authentic and strong Catholic identity within the schools. KELLIE CARROLL BISHOP MACHEBEUF HIGH SCHOOL For Kellie Carroll, being at Bishop Mache- beuf High School is a bit of a homecoming for her. She's been in education for 20 years, starting at St. Pius X in Aurora and then moving on to teach for several public schools before fi nding her way back to the Archdiocese of Denver. However, she was also educated in Catholic schools growing up and graduated from Mullen High School. "This is a system that certainly raised me and had a profoundly posi- tive impact on both my academic and faith for- mation," Carroll said. As the interim principal at Bishop Machebeuf High School, Carroll hopes to help prepare students for life outside of the school walls. "I fi rmly believe a solid formation in the faith and a rigorous aca- demic setting will pre- pare them for the adven- ture and challenges life will bring," she said. ROBERT BERNARDIN ST. BERNADETTE When St. Bernadette announced they were pausing their operations last year, Robert Bernar- din saw it as an opportu- nity. Having previously worked at Annuncia- tion Catholic School, an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school, Bernardin became very excited when St. Bernadette decided to re-launch as an EL school, joining Annunciation and St. Rose of Lima as the only Catholic EL schools in the nation. "I was immediately drawn to St. Bernadette because I believe deeply in the power of EL to elevate Catholic schools," Ber- nardin said. Bernardin believes that Catholic education is transfor- mative, and as principal of the re-launched St. Bernadette, he is "keen to expand our view of what is possible in Cath- olic schools, to serve as a model of what Cath- olic schools can be and inspire others to follow our lead." BY AARON LAMBERT aaron.lambert@archden.org

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