I know theres issues elsewhere, but I give him serious credit for that. The Regina Caeli Academies (hybrid home-schools) are Regnum Christi educational foundations; the director is a Regnum Christ woman. Sometimes lawsuits just run out of steam. This is appropriate to understand history fully. You sound mighty defensive, like this has hit close to home. Your next step is to complete Enrollment by submitting the following required information: Course of Study: Every student requires a COS or list of curriculum on file. There is nothing online to suggest anything other than that it has been dismissed by mutual agreement of the parties. They state they will have an independent financial audit and promise to provide periodic updates to increase financial transparency. Well said, Morgan. You immediately seek forgiveness for a onetime action, not something ongoing. God saved me and the children. It is important to include both, to remind ourselves both that he is just a man, himself, but also that he is consecrated in an office that deserves our respect. while this was going on . Students attend classes by grade level at their local campus centers on Mondays and Thursdays and follow the integrated curriculum at home during the remainder of the week. With the board of directors saying Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendaor are completely separate, Im sobbing, Im so grateful. Regina Caeli Academy was founded in 1994 by two Catholic homeschooling mothers in San Diego County who saw a need to form a community in that area and support like-minded families who also educated their children at home. On October 25, RCA families and staff received an email from Nicole Juba, who had at that point asked for increased prayers for Beckman. This isnt the first time Regina Caeli has been accused of a lack of financial transparency. And thank you, Simcha and Damien, for bringing this to light. My upper school daughter hated that. Mailing Address: 304 S. 9th St. Humboldt, KS 66748 Phone Number (760) 521-6974 Fax Number: Information Not Available . You think these sources want to open themselves up to the wrath of an organization that kicks a family out for questioning where their money is going? This donor will be purchasing the remaining land at VS, which will provide the funds that will repay all RCA expenditures for VS. VS will become its own non-profit organization completely separate from RCA. All I can see is that the suit was dropped. Shea hates Goodness and spins it as evil. I have many other responsibilities besides monitoring this comment box, and may not be able to approve your comment immediately. Three other board members are no longer listed on the site, and Nicole Juba has been named acting Executive Director. We got a certified letter by Kari Beckmans attorney threatening suit because we asked ,two days after signing a contract, if we could be let out of the upcoming school year. For Simcha and Mark Shea to be attacking families at RCA, is totally unnecessary and immature. Others will make their conclusions based on their own experiences. So through the years, students read about Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, Amos Fortune, Harriet Tubman and many other books at levels of increasing complexity as they grow. Regina Caeli Academy (RCA) was founded in 1994 as a private school satellite program(PSP) to support independent Catholic home educators in California. On August 4, RCA families received a letter from Kari Beckman claiming there has been a HUGE and overwhelming response to those interested in purchasing lots which range in price from $90,000 to $140,000 and are between 2 and 5 acres. Is Ms. Fischer going to update her article and FB release with the new information from this mornings email? While I was a student at the Detroit center, the policy was (and still is, to my knowledge) to confiscate the technology for the duration of the entire school year and we were told this was a policy directly from corporate. A couple things that I would like to clarify. Youre heavy on innuendo and rumor, and have not provided any interviews with any employees or families who arent disgruntled whistleblowers. We all know that. Which is the opposite of Truth. (Btw, Im not sure I can imagine a more narcissistic online moniker than the self-reverential Truth). The parent is referring to the fact that Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendor, including in the very video in which Beckman and Graham both appear, both explicitly framed their organizations as a refuge from the immorality of the secular world. It was last updated on April 30 with a conceptual rendering of the oratory. Board members trying to set one up for Mrs Beckman is disgusting. My heart breaks for all the beautiful families involved, just trying to raise holy children. This is important. The website has gone offline twice, and now redirects to the Texas Right to Life site, but does not currently function as a tipline. Its been a rough year for so many people. Multiple sources told us they were willing to speak on the record, but only anonymously, because they feared social or even legal retaliation for what would be perceived as disloyalty. If they do what they say theyll do, Ill be a happy camper, said Debbie Sercely, a Texas mother of three and former RCA tutor. I have seen children write tearful letters after a half year to get it back for the holidays and be denied. helpingIndependent Catholic familieshome educate their children since 1994. I am now delighted to offer this s ame administrative oversight and support to families everywhere in the United States.. As an RCA family, you enjoy the freedom of using the curricula and resources of your choosing, while knowing you are . Michelle, Im so sorry to hear about your experience with that priest. They always are. We are a world of sinners, myself included. He knows the pain of narcissistic abuse. Are these several members different people who you personally interviewed? Amen. Wendy, my heart goes out to you. alleluia: If you ever been a family with serious marriage concerns, you know the headspace to cook and clean is not there. 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! She said in her letter to RCA members that keeping the secret of her relationship left me feeling despondent and it began to take a physical toll on my mind and my body., She said, I have been in therapy and have been receiving daily spiritual direction in order to get strong enough to face my shame. Or did you run out of space? I pride myself on my honesty and integrity. I attended RCA my whole life preschool to 12 grade. Actual help as in canon law advice and real support. It is a very manipulative environment, and Im just sorry for the good families who are affected by this. I used to be one of those women, btw, until I realized that because of me, many souls were going to go to hell. The financials were always sketchy and she controlled everything in each center, right down to how you set up the classroom. The standards Kari Beckman imposed upon RCA in order to belong, the crazy and intrusive questions about marital sex lives??? If you have anyone with a hero worship of Kari, though (which appeared to be some odd Regina Caeli thing), you have to kick those to the curb. I have never heard of this writer until this article so I definitely am not a devotee to her journalism. I cannot speak to this points in the article or the events thereafter the growth of the franchising of RCA only to what Ive experienced. There was a waiting list that year and so I knew we were not taking away from the financial stability of the school. I cant parse out how many anonymous sources you have here. 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.'" Preach, Jane! She doesnt say, and no one asks. They despise the cross. . Im sure her opinion is representative of all the diverse opinions of all the current RCA families. Now, after acknowledging an illicit relationship, reportedly with Texas Right to Life head and Regina Caeli board member Jim Graham, shes moved out of the propertys luxury ranch and back to Atlanta, and has stepped down as executive director of Regina Caeli Academy and Veritatis Splendor. Why werent those red flags to the families? 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. Were those put on Regina Caeli rewards cards, or Mrs. Beckmans personal rewards cards? Website Designed by, 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. People run out of money to keep up the pleadings and pay the lawyers, plaintiffs realize they just dont have a case no matter how right they are, all kind of reasons for cases to be dropped. Who funded Kari Beckmans fall from grace? The tour was the end of it for a lot of reasons, but the intense cult-like behavior of the adults was the most of it. Transfer Authorization: Students transferring . Following the great intellectual tradition of the classical liberal arts, Regina Caeli curriculum utilizes a classical methodology that rests on the concept of the Trivium, Latin for the three ways of learning: grammar, logic and rhetoric which correspond to a students naturally maturing mind. Protected: Episode 63: There can be only one hole in the head. I wish RCAs hybrid program were available to us 30+ years ago! I do hope they survive and other Catholic families can benefit the way my family did. I felt like I had encountered the devil himself in that confessional. Great way to practice the virtue of modesty. Texas Right to Life is the organization that launched, , 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, who appears in a fundraising video for Veritatis Splendor along with Beckman. After applying, the local administrator will contact you to schedule a family interview. The case was dismissed after essentially just getting going, arguing about the extent of each sides discovery requests. Parents design and buy their own Christian curriculum. Completely separate from the sin of a parent. Strickland has the Faith. The anonymous letter-writer told us they also filed two complaints with the IRS on November 12 asking for an investigation of Beckmans possible financial misuse of Regina Caeli funds. Since cafeteria catholics believe in this modern way of victimizing yourself. (CCie) Download PDF Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. Amen. If theyre so perfect and thats the standard, why do we need Jesus anyway? There are some arguments against pulling them out right now. Also, I think all parts of the Christian church need to examine why were so often the locus of affinity fraud like this. More than one source has expressed concern that their emails to us may be monitored. ). This is how the business works. Can all the members of the Board claim they have always acted in the best interest of the mission of Regina Caeli? the letter asks. Hear! But the alleged financial malfeasance goes deeper than that. The families that started there were amazing and holy. Vol. Supposedly. 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. So heartbreaking..as someone who has been part if this program I feel bad for all of thr moms who day in and day out gave everything to make this program work foe their children. Liked it? R. Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia. Vaccination is not poison. I drove out to the Veritatis Splendor property this morning, and must tell you that you have received incorrect information. In that regard, it does read like an In Touch article. I wasnt tricked into it. There is this total obsession with not talking sideways or gossiping. Accordingly, the Board has asked her to take additional time away for both physical and spiritual healing and counseling, the letter said. Simcha breeds division amongst Catholics and that is not of God. Its a breeding ground for grooming and abuse, and I will not contribute one breath of my efforts to allow other people to be abused. Most of my friends who went there left the church because of the emotional trauma of a fundamentalist community like this. that would also mean he would have to open up an investigation into himself and his affairs and getting favors for women he was sleeping with. Youve ignored my questions about the Kruse v. RCA 2016 USDC lawsuit. This is their second year. Plus tutors keep leaving because the pay is so bad (even though they charge us, per day, similar rates to a regular private school). Having C-PTSD is a personal prison because narcissists mirror to you that you are the problem. If I were her, claiming to be a journalist, writing this article, I would only feel comfortable saying that having seen evidence of a payout to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit was settled out of court. Kruse and Kruse. Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! Sheesh! Funny how God always seems to squeeze good from bad. Some of lifes important decisions are not straightforward and have no easy answers. Apparently, the sexual ethics of one family was so critical to the culture of the organization, but the fact that the executive director is sleeping with a board member is something that can just be chalked up to spiritual attack, said one former RCA family who had a position in national leadership. Cps got involved with us and ordered my husband outI was so brainwashed and gaslighted by him, it took me a few months to finally file for divorce. All that being said, the concept of RCA was great and there were great families involved. I am grateful for my experiences there and it gave me many academic skills that I still use today. Although I am relieved to hear of her separation from the organization, there must be follow up from you specifying that her retirement is permanent and irrevocable. Parents flocked to Regina Caeli in part because it emphasizes the development of personal virtues and traditional values like chastity and self-control. But Im really hopeful that, with a significant change in leadership, we might see some real changes in some of the policies that are trying to out-Catholic the pope, she said. The IRS complaint against Regina Caeli Academy was mailed late last week. I am sure its possible to create structure with the Church for those who want to continue the hybrid format. Kari Beckman was going to build Veritatis Splendor, a village of Catholic true believers in the heart of Texas. I made that mistake. Pray for our community. Kari is human and we would all do well to extend her some charity. Hmm. He belongs in a thriller. The adultery, while salacious, isnt the real scandal here. Protected: Podcast 40: Naked purple capybaras of the world, unite! I didnt care how Mrs. Beckman spent her own money or what her compensation was. Roswell, GA 30076 To the point where you are posting comments on your own article, acting like you are someone else. And to be honest, those who wanted to be part of this refuge from society maybe need to re-examine that desire. Beckman and Graham are both married. Key Facts. Absolutely not, this is the decision my family made and continue to make. Ive really been struggling, and the RCA revelations last week have troubled me deeply, as I recall the year wasted trying to please a narcissistic leader and her cultish minions, and how severely it impacted my family. Required fields are marked *. Michael Palud, C.O. Do you have the word of the plaintiffs and anything to verify that word? Its been a sentiment and experienced behavior when RCA was first started in Norcross, Georgia out of a parish hall that was offered for RCAs use (which they paid nothing for, yet demanded tuition). She headlined all the things she accomplished as a real estate mogul, in an elevated tone, while talking to my husband, as though I didnt exist and I wasnt in the room sitting there. I totally believe the former student as well -God brings what is done in the dark to the Light This was a long time coming !!!!! We just re-formed without RCA, and were thriving. How does she know this? I got a bad feeling about it from the get-go, there was a lot of pressure to sign up NOW and I felt that the price was very steep when I could pay less to send my kids full time to a certified Catholic school, but when I mentioned that, I got lam-blasted for the comment. Come on. 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. 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