The Board is committed to providing periodic updates as to the progress of these efforts to ensure accountability and transparency, the letter said. Has the Texas AG non-profit unit opened an investigation? They are covert aggressors or the manipulate others with hidden aggression. Catholic parents also have the duty and right of choosing those means and institutions through which they can provide more suitably for the Catholic education of their children, according to local circumstances" (Can. helpingIndependent Catholic familieshome educate their children since 1994. I have many other responsibilities besides monitoring this comment box, and may not be able to approve your comment immediately. For He whom thou didst merit to bear, alleluia, Im focusing on Jesus and his path for me and the children. He is the devils mouthpiece. No other structures have been even started, I am on site and will verify this to anyone with factual proof. Just like Regnum Christi and the Legionnaires of Christ prior to the death of Fr. I do not know how long the shorts you walk around in are, but seriously a tank top? And to be lectured about virtue while this was going on . People dont understand that sometimes divorce is necessary. I continue to be BAFFLED by this bullshit. Leave them alone. This is terrible for people who actually have this condition. Vigano is telling the truth about the scamdemic. Its bad enough what she did, without the unproven allegations of financial misconduct from an anonymous letter-writer. A second is whether my kids will ask me, when theyre older, why I didnt pull them out immediately on becoming aware of these allegations. This has been our familys experience. Check out the book list, in a world that is screaming for proper instruction in history, it would be hard to argue with this robust curriculum full of nuanced characters like Julius Caesar, Cicero, Alexander the Great, Churchill, Jefferson, Columbus, Washington, Napoleon and more. I made that mistake. I live in walking distance of the RCA in Atlanta. Is Ms. Fischer going to update her article and FB release with the new information from this mornings email? Federal law prohibits the IRS office from commenting on private taxpayer matters, but if a criminal case results from an investigation, that information will become public record. Bring everything out into the light, what Kari Beckman has done wrong & who is accusing her of each thing Christ owns whats in the light!! He has a lot of other problems hes caused himself. alleluia: Click on the map to view location and busing radius. Protected: Podcast 38: In which we hit rock bottom. As Simcha Fisher disclosed in her coverage, Regina Caeli Academy, Inc., was party to a lawsuit by a family involved with RCA in Detroit, John and Marie Kruse, who "alleged that 'complete, blind, unquestioning obedience to RCA's officers and the Directors is demanded or the family is subjected to humiliation, ostracization and expulsion.'" , you have peace of mind that you are joining with a like-minded partner in your vocation to raise and educate your children, all to the Glory of Our Lord. Thanks Mrs. Wolfgang! 14382 Carnitas St. Ramona, CA 92065. Folks in RCA didnt feel they could come forward about the spiritual, emotional and financial manipulation until their abuser was shown publicly to be a fraud. Proudly created with Wix.com. It starts with totally appropriate conflict resolution based on [the book of] Matthew: Go to your brother, etc. If nothing else, he knows how to hire good people. A couple things that I would like to clarify. They always are. The nationally accredited program serves PreK-3 - 12th grade students. Website Designed by, 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. Shea cant write a non-lie. Keep things in the proper channels of communication. They knew what the subject matter was, but declined to take the trouble to speak to the authors. Our carefully designed homeschool hybrid model offers support to parents with an accredited classical curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade. Actual help as in canon law advice and real support. I was very distraught after that confession and all the stress I was under. This lawsuit looked to be stalling for some reason. Matt, your comment could apply to every source quoted in this article. Please, lets just discuss important issues with respect and integrity. Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. The families that started there were amazing and holy. We were absolutely asked whether we used contraception. Protected: Podcast 28: The beast with one back, Protected: Podcast 27: My interview with Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa of New Wave Feminists, Protected: Podcast 26: sorryFOR FUCKS SAKEsorry, Protected: Podcast 25: On the tip of my tongue. No. | Catholic Sensibility, Whats for supper? Ms. Juba is now the Executive Director. FWIW, I was never asked if I use contraception in my family interview this year. My sole consolation has been reading the multitude of comments from others who experienced similar treatment at centers across the country. As an RCA family, you enjoy the freedom of using the curricula and resources of your choosing, while knowing you are supported in meeting the homeschool requirements in your state. Wow. Well said, Morgan. Be a patron of the (f)arts! That is not an unreasonable reaction. Every single part of this reads like it came from the cheaters handbook or the pages of the Chumplady website. It may even suggest the subjects had enough integrity to not falsely deny what they did. I really hope the Catholic Church and the pro-life movement can prevail against the evil they have been infiltrated with. My friend had their phone confiscated for an entire school year while their mother was in the hospital battling cancer. Youre heavy on innuendo and rumor, and have not provided any interviews with any employees or families who arent disgruntled whistleblowers. They usually dont in secret government investigations. Note how the subjects of the article decided not to respond to questions. This is covert manipulation. Weve benefited from RCA over the last three years as well. Or is this your disgruntled whistleblower alleging several members told her this? This is their second year. There is no option to remove a priest who is abusive. All Oratorian Houses belong to the Confederation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri. People need to understand that they too, under the guise of charity, virtue signalling, gas lighting, et al. Iam praying for wisdom for you and all others affected by this. My heart breaks for all the beautiful families involved, just trying to raise holy children. Im not concerned about Beckmans adultery per se (though of course it raises questions about her character generally), nor even about the allegations of misuse of RCA funds to pay for other things. We are open to all students regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, and ethnic origin. RCA had been accused, in an anonymous letter to the board and in a formal complaint sent to the IRS, of financial misconduct. Simcha, Or has the 5G got control of your brain? The only way out is a penitential response proportionate to the magnitude of the harm, that is, for Mrs Beckman to live a private penitential life for the rest of her life; to remind every parent and child involved that our faith is in Christ Jesus, not in any human person; and for the schools, if they continue to exist, to divest entirely from any involvement with Mr or Mrs Beckman or anyone else who knew of the scandalous financial and/or sexual behavior. Thanks for understanding. Narcissists just cant bear the consequences of being held accountable. That would be the usual course after allegations of mismanagement and financial irregularities by a charitable organization. OTOH, the main argument in favor of pulling out NOW is the risk of the abusive atmosphere of corporate filtering down to the teachers, who will take it out on my kids. By using Google Pay, you will provide your name, e-mail and address. Regina Caelis most recent tax forms list their total assets in 2018 at $4.2 million, with $3.4 million in liabilities. Texas Right to Life is the organization that launched prolifewhistleblower.com, the tipline website that lets people report abortions in hopes of collecting a $10,000 bounty under the controversial new Texas Heartbeat Act (SB8), and Jim Graham has been instrumental in the Texas pro-life movements hard shift toward the right. She doesnt say, and no one asks. Your CCE may have ignored that policy, but the REAL policy is that it will be returned at the end of the year. . Kari is human and we would all do well to extend her some charity. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). Dr. Ramani on YouTube is a good starting point. In 2016, a former RCA member filed a lawsuit alleging that, when he asked to review financial information so he could determine how the school was spending the money their group raised and solicited, the director responded that it was not RCAs style to provide any financial information, other than the IRS form 990s. The suit alleges RCA then retaliated against the entire family for their inquiry. I understand the need for accurate sources, but in situations like this an organization has very likely made it difficult for people to come forward non-anonymously, which means the situation gets a little more complicated. I am here for you, so that you can be fully there for your children. By Simcha and Damien Fisher The law, which has undergone several legal challenges, has been unpopular even within some factions of the conservative pro-life community, some of whom view it as anything from distasteful to politically reckless to counter-productive. Regina Caeli Academy (RCA) was founded in 1994 as a private school satellite program (PSP) to support independent Catholic home educators in California. I dont lie. Episode #60: Who or what is a Malcolm Gladwell? We are called to live IN the world, not segregated in a Catholic commune where the (cult)ure of silence and toxic obedience leads to corrupt leadership as we see here (and in the magisterium). Thank you for the update, and thanks again for shedding light on the entire situation. The vaxx is a blood poison. Shortly before she stepped down, the Board of Directors received an anonymous letter alleging Beckman had carried on an illicit sexual relationship with Graham. Obviously Satan attacks those in positions of leadership hoping for exactly such an outcome. The true victims are the members of RCA who have been under her thumb for so many years, and I pray that they find peace and healing from their experiences in what can only be described as a cult. Protected: Podcast 51: the Grift of the Magi, Protected: Podcast #50: The Five Stages of Revenge, Podcast 49: Not trying to hurry you (FREE PODCAST! Through the same Christ our Lord. Hanging onto my faith by my fingernails. But most of the families are also employees. Absolutely the tutors and kids and families at your new center are wonderful. We had such a scary and cruel experience. Books I recommend for healing: I have many other responsibilities besides monitoring this comment box, and may not be able to approve your comment immediately. The anonymous letter writer has written a second letter to the board on November 14, urging them to divest themselves completely of Beckmans influence. If its not true, why wont you go on record? Mr. Beckman has stepped down, RCA is now completely separate from VS, and the board is now seeking nominations from RCA families for new board members. Not a lie. Who funded Kari Beckmans fall from grace? (Theres a way to check that you know.) The complaints accused Regina Caeli of using assets for personal gain and questionable fundraising practices., As one RCA parent put it, We essentially bought them a ranch.. And even if they suspected that wasnt true, they knew there would be reprisals if they questioned it. Moreover, Regina Caeli Academies toot their horns as being accredited and approved by NISAC. Please note that The Congregation of the Oratory is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right. If you have any questions during your discernment, please do not hesitate to reach out! How much was used to purchase a piece of land in Winona, Texas so Mrs. Beckman could form a cult?. Typically, the state Attorney Generals office regulates non-profits. I couldnt stop blaming myself in the beginning, though, because thats what he always did. Regina Caeli Academy New Search County: Santa Clara Located within the boundaries of this public school district: San Jose Unified: School: Regina Caeli Academy CDS Code: 43 69666 7087646 School Address: Information Redacted San Jose, CA 95131-3422 . My recommendation is to stick with it and see if your co-op can just do some restructuring, Our co-op parted ways with RCA a few years ago. She asked not to be identified, for fear of reprisal. God saved me and the children. Did the Beckman family travel and vacation using those points? Vol. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. My upper school daughter hated that. While members are reeling from the recent revelations, many hope the good fruits of the school can be rescued from Beckmans influence. The concept between RCA is a good one (Catholic homeschool hybrid). Where I live we have a local parish school where I live, many of the teachers are mothers of the students or former students. One member said that she and her husband were assured that, at some point, the finances of Regina Caeli Academy and Veritatis Splendor would be separated, but that these things take time.. I do hope they survive and other Catholic families can benefit the way my family did. 1. Simcha breeds division amongst Catholics and that is not of God. A lot fewer girls would experience rapes, and unwed pregnancies if taught their value in the eyes of God. I think the idea of what theyre doing is great, but I see and hear so much about how bad and micromanaging the administration is (even with Beckman out). Empaths suffer from C-PTSD because we love people to be loved in return, and NPDs see people as pawns on a chess board- or they see life as a game of poker, reading people in order to see what they can get from them for free. Re this: We offer accredited classical academic and extracurricular classes to preschool - 12th grade students two days a week. Protected: Podcast 42: Jarods Prancing Musical Show! RCA checked every category. So Kari Beckman had an affair with a board member. I am struggling to forgive myself and to make sense of what I did. We encourage all prospective families to schedule a tour at their nearest Regina Caeli center. You should be aware that a generous benefactor, with full knowledge of Karis situation, has emerged in the midst of this great challenge to ensure that the plans for VS are not hindered, stalled or delayed in any way, the Veritatis Splendor letter said. However disheartening this is, thank you for exposing this to the light. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He is the devils mouthpiece. 322: Simply having a yaki onigiri time. Classroom work such as narration, picture study, presentation, and oral and written persuasion show the interconnectedness of all knowledge through the contemplation of the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. "Parents and those who take their place are bound by the obligation and possess the right of educating their offspring. Ive been homeschooling for ten years since my oldest was preschool age. Mark Shea is definitely suffering from TDSbut Vigano is a wolf in sheeps clothing. I really wish more Catholics/Christians knew about these psychological manipulation tactics so they could better recognize and protect themselves and each other from abuse. I always suspected that it had to be as bad at other centers as it was in ours, but Kari insisted that ours was the only problem in an otherwise perfect organization. All of the RCA stuff sounds eerily similar. Regina Caeli was a huge part of my return to the Catholic faith (after a pathetically catechized childhood in the falling-apart Church of the late 70s/early 80s). Why werent those red flags to the families? All that being said, the concept of RCA was great and there were great families involved. In-classroom lessons two days a week and in-home lesson plans that support parents the other three days a week. This is how the business works. If any good things come out of this scandal, I hope that increased financial transparency will be one of them. She said that she and her husband then both went to the board of Regina Caeli and told them what had occurred, and then stepped down as Executive Director. I knew within 1 day of starting the program that it was a cult. My kids have no direct contact with corporate that Im aware of, only with these good folks. Too busy processing trauma, self-inflicted and otherwise. Vol. And thank you, Simcha and Damien, for bringing this to light. I would be more inclined to do so had they not chosen an insider to replace Beckman. They are so exclusive and will discard anyone who has a whiff of scandal in their lives. Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. This project was her ideasame as the giant catholic conference they all hosted to raise funds. Reading through the 2016 lawsuit pleadings, I can tell the company has since made several operational changes for the better. She knows how to gather sympathy from poor unsuspecting victimized supporters of her operation. I wouldnt expect Ken Paxton (the Texas AG) to open an investigation on this. A group of Regina Caeli families travelled together to see a production of, , and although it was not an official school outing, they had used the school email to communicate about it, and Regina Caeli heads considered the trip problematic because the tutus worn by the dancers were too short, and deemed the show soft porn.. He bore the name of the traitor, and even in scripture there are parts of the Gospel where we cant distinguish which Judas they are referring to. Kari Beckman has narcissistic personality disorder, NPD, and I hope her family gets treatment for their C-PTSD. If you can find a therapist that specializes in highly sensitive people (empaths) and narcissistic abuse- you will start standing on your own two feet, cutting the strings of manipulation your mother tied you up with years ago. Abington, PA | Opened 2003. If these incidents werent known to you, would you have been ok with them? Protected: Podcast #15: Completely Meat Chocolate Pie, Protected: Podcast #14: I wish I had a whip. More than one source has expressed concern that their emails to us may be monitored. Glad someone spoke up the misogynist label definitely reflects a lot about the person using it. In Regina Caelis program, paying members homeschool their own children for three days a week, using a standardized curriculum, and the school provides support and access to tutors and extracurricular activities. The vaxxed are dying en masse. I am sure its possible to create structure with the Church for those who want to continue the hybrid format. Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! This proves to us once again that we are sinners in need of our Savior. There are twenty-three RCA satellite schools throughout the country, and they are all run on precisely the same plan, down to minutiae of how to dress and how to have parties. Sercely had another reason besides her financial concerns for leaving Regina Caeli, once they announced their affiliation with Veritatis Splendor. Yes, the assigned seats and assigned conversations at lunch. Kruse and Kruse. You also dont seem to interview any sources other than disgruntled ex-employees or families. Do we read books about Robert E. Lee? You know when ( some) members start acting like they belong to a cult bad news is going to follow ( saw the same thing with Classical Conversations. But I can only imagine how hard it is to live this firsthand. I do t know about the last two years, but that was the policy for the two years before that. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Your articles sources and former RCA parents are YOU and maybe a few of your friends. 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