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9 DENVER CATHOLIC | JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 10, 2017 TAX FREE DONATE FROM YOUR IRA Help The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul help those in need with an easy Tax Free donation from your IRA. Contact Jean Finegan at The Catholic Foundation to fi nd out how. 303-867-0613 An event with February 21, 2017, 5:30 - 9 pm Wings Over the Rockies Corporate sponsorship opportuni es available at SoupForTheSoulDenver.org or 303-715-7627. Benefi ng: 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 because respect for traditions, understanding the needs of the Catholic faith, and providing affordable options is at the heart of what we do. With more than a 132 years of combined experience, parishioners Harry Stevenson, Matt Whaley, Lloyd Swint and John Chalupa have assisted families with care and compassion. Their expertise combined with those who provide professional services in 11 Olinger neighborhood chapels is virtually unprecedented in serving the Denver Catholic community. (303) 455-3663 www.denverfuneralproviders.com Harry Stevenson 54 Years Matt Whaley 29 Years Lloyd Swint 13 Years John Chalupa 36 Years like a teacher coach. Abriana Chilelli is working with a handful our schools, specifi cally principals and teachers, to ensure that instruction is brought to the next level, that we have indi- vidualized instruction, and that every child receives a top-notch education. DC: How are you improving acces- sibility to Catholic schools? KK: We hired a director of Latino enrollment and engagement, Carlos Hernandez. He's working with about 10 schools and is making great prog- ress. He's working hand-in-hand with Bishop Rodriguez and with the Uni- versity of Notre Dame. Over half the people attending Mass on Sundays in the archdiocese are Latino but only about 20 percent of our [Catholic school] students are Latino. We're going to catch up! DC: What is being done to make Catholic schools sustainable for the future? KK: We are on track for the 2018-2019 academic year to have a variable or needs-based economic system where all Catholics can send their kids to a Catholic school should they desire. It doesn't matter if you make $30,000 or $300,000, we're going to make sure you can aŠ ord tuition. Everyone is going to pay a diŠ erent rate. We're going to be the fi rst Catholic school system in the country—in the coun- try—that has this particular kind of pricing. We're really looking forward to doing this. We're working with a focus group of priests and business managers for this project. We're on track. DC: Name the biggest challenge bringing the goals to completion. KK: We're working with a vast net- work of Catholic education advocates and supporters: principals, pastors, philanthropists and parents. There are many moving parts but we're determined to succeed. DC: What are you most proud of thus far related to e• orts on the goals? KK: The work eŠ ort, determination and tenacity of the stakeholders. They care about Catholic schools and they're willing to share in the work to get the goals accomplished.

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