Author: Sumer Hager

  • Alumni Service Award Recipient Ted Bechtold ‘13

    Alumni Service Award Recipient Ted Bechtold ‘13

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    Sumer Hager

    By Madeline Hartjes ‘05 This year, Ted Bechtold ‘13 was awarded the Alumni Service Award from Cathedral for his remarkable dedication to helping Ukrainian civilians and refugees in need. Ted was teaching in Ukraine when the war with Russia broke out. Amid the chaos and confusion, he felt called to…

  • Serving Acts of Kindness – The Courage Award of 1972 

    Serving Acts of Kindness – The Courage Award of 1972 

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    Sumer Hager

    By Madeline Hartjes ‘05 As reunion weekend approaches and we look forward to catching up and sharing memories, we have a heartwarming story to share with our community that unfolded because of a chance encounter at last year’s reunion weekend. The story began 50 years ago when a student showed…

  • Letter from the Transitional Leadership Team

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    Sumer Hager

    Dear CCS Faculty, Staff, Families, and Greater Community,  Our CCS Board of Directors remains committed to maintaining a smooth transition in keeping the formation and learning of students without disruption. Since Mr. Warzecha’s resignation, the Executive Committee has partnered with Casey Breen of Escale Advisors and has established a Transitional…

  • President’s Message: January 2023

    President’s Message: January 2023

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    Sumer Hager

    Dear Community, It is my privilege to serve our faith community as president of Catholic Community Schools (CCS). One of the things I love most is speaking with students and parents about the great value they find in our schools, Areas such as athletics, academics, spiritual formation, music programs, science…

  • President’s Message: November 2022

    President’s Message: November 2022

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    Sumer Hager

    Dear Community, During this month of Thanksgiving, we remember and are grateful for all who provide nourishment and sustenance for the young people in our community through gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Their joyous faces lit up with hope and eagerness to learn are a testament to your support…

  • Costa Rica Trip

    Costa Rica Trip

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    Sumer Hager

    A summer filled with service learning We integrate service learning into our curriculum in numerous ways. One service learning experience often offered is a mission trip. This June, Ms. Miley, and Father Doug took a group of students to Costa Rica. Father Doug shared how important “service initiatives are because…

  • Brian and Tammy Schefers | A Family Impact Story

    Brian and Tammy Schefers | A Family Impact Story

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    Sumer Hager

    Tammy Schefers attended a Catholic elementary school when she was a child. When she had children of her own, she knew she wanted the same for them. Tammy and her husband, Brian, are crop farmers in St. Cloud with 250 head of cattle. Brian also owns and operates an excavating…

  • Ron and Jane Brown | A Donor Impact Story

    Ron and Jane Brown | A Donor Impact Story

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    Sumer Hager

    When Ron and Jane Brown got married in 1965, they always knew they wanted a house full of kids. They’ve spent the last 55 years filling their lives with their own four children (and now nine grandchildren), hosting 10 international students, foster-parenting over 100 newborns, and coaching and mentoring the…

  • Jonathan and Carolina Walz | A Family Impact Story

    Jonathan and Carolina Walz | A Family Impact Story

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    Sumer Hager

    The Walz Family in St. Cloud has strong Catholic roots and has always believed in the value of a Catholic education. With six school-aged kids, though, the cost of a Catholic education seemed out of reach for Jonathan and Carolina Walz. Hard work has always been a pillar in the…

  • New Building Update

    New Building Update

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    Sumer Hager

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After many years of visioning, planning, fundraising and almost a year of construction, the spaces and views imagined for Cathedral’s first new building in 52 years are finally being realized! The new education building will address all of the facility limitations currently felt with science, engineering and visual arts, offering larger…