Catholic Church

Corpus Christi College (UBC Vancouver Campus) Now Accepting CDI College Credits

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Friday, March 8, 2024

CDI College students in the Business and Digital Marketing Management program can choose to continue their education at Corpus Christi College to pursue an Associate of Arts degree.

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  • CDI College students in the Business and Digital Marketing Management program can choose to continue their education at Corpus Christi College to pursue an Associate of Arts degree.
  • This is the first articulation agreement that Corpus Christi College has signed with CDI College.
  • The agreement was signed by Amanda Cabrera and Yul Kim from CDI College, and Dr. Gerry Turcotte and Dr. Emil Canlas from Corpus Christi College.
  • Corpus Christi College is a not-for-profit liberal arts college on the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, Canada.

Catholic Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) has released the following statement from President René Jansen in de Wal, announcing that the Association has reached a tentative agreement for its 45,000 Catholic-teacher members with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA).

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  • TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) has released the following statement from President René Jansen in de Wal, announcing that the Association has reached a tentative agreement for its 45,000 Catholic-teacher members with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA).
  • “After a difficult round of negotiations, with more than 20 months of bargaining, Catholic teachers have reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Ontario and OCSTA on central terms for a new collective agreement.
  • We want to thank Catholic teachers, as well as the students and families we serve, for their patience during this exceptionally long bargaining period.
  • In accordance with the Association’s ratification procedures, should the OECTA Provincial Executive and local unit presidents recommend approval, Catholic teachers will participate in a province-wide vote on March 26 and 27.”
    OECTA represents the 45,000 passionate and qualified teachers in Ontario’s publicly funded English Catholic schools, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Fraser Institute News Release: New Fraser Institute rankings of Ontario elementary schools out today

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today released its annual rankings of Ontario elementary schools, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province.

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  • TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today released its annual rankings of Ontario elementary schools, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province.
  • “Our Report Cards offer parents information they can’t easily get anywhere else, about how their child’s school performs and how it compares to other schools in Ontario,” said Peter Cowley, a Fraser Institute senior fellow.
  • This year, the Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools ranks 2975 public, Catholic, and independent schools based on nine academic indicators derived from provincewide test results.
  • For the complete results on all ranked schools and to compare the performance of different schools, visit www.compareschoolrankings.org .

Fraser Institute News Release: Alberta high schools can improve student performance despite challenges

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today published the annual rankings of Alberta secondary schools, the most easily accessible tool for parents to compare the academic performance of the province’s high schools.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today published the annual rankings of Alberta secondary schools, the most easily accessible tool for parents to compare the academic performance of the province’s high schools.
  • The Report Card on Alberta’s High Schools 2023 ranks 197 public, Catholic, independent and charter secondary schools based on eight academic indicators generated from Grade 12 provincewide testing, grade-to-grade transition and graduation rates.
  • “The report card offers parents information they can’t easily get anywhere else, about how schools perform over time and how they compare to other schools in Alberta,” said Peter Cowley, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute.
  • For the complete results on all ranked schools and to compare the performance of different schools, visit www.compareschoolrankings.org .

New Pushpay Study Reveals Increased Technology Adoption Among Catholic Churches—Hybrid Worship, Mobile Giving, and Digital Security are Top Priorities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Catholic leaders remain open-minded about leveraging technology as a way to meet the diverse needs and preferences of their community in today’s digital era.

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  • Catholic leaders remain open-minded about leveraging technology as a way to meet the diverse needs and preferences of their community in today’s digital era.
  • This signals that parishes have a clear plan to leverage both in-person and digital opportunities to strengthen connection now and into the future.
  • The third annual benchmark report uncovers the technology priorities, concerns, and expectations among parish leaders across the U.S.
  • To learn more about Pushpay, or to view the full 2024 Catholic State of Church Tech report, visit www.Pushpay.com .

University of St. Thomas-Houston marks International Women’s Day with launch of new Certificate in Sexuality & Gender

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Rising to that challenge, the University of St. Thomas-Houston’s Nesti Center for Faith & Culture will launch its new Graduate Certificate in Sexuality & Gender to answer a strong need for the knowledge, tools, and skills required to navigate these topics with truth and compassion.

Key Points: 
  • Rising to that challenge, the University of St. Thomas-Houston’s Nesti Center for Faith & Culture will launch its new Graduate Certificate in Sexuality & Gender to answer a strong need for the knowledge, tools, and skills required to navigate these topics with truth and compassion.
  • The program will welcome students for the first time during live online courses in the fall of 2024.
  • UST-Houston will hold a Live Virtual Press Conference on International Women’s Day: Friday, March 8 at Noon EST to celebrate the official launch of the Graduate Certificate in Sexuality and Gender: A Sacred Pathway to Wholeness and Healing.
  • The Graduate Certificate is a precursor to the launch of a full master’s program in Catholic Women’s and Gender Studies coming in fall 2024.

E.J. Kuiper Announced as New President and CEO of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Kuiper has been selected as the next President and Chief Executive Officer and leader of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS).

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  • Kuiper has been selected as the next President and Chief Executive Officer and leader of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS).
  • is an accomplished, proven and visionary leader with a commitment to Catholic healthcare,” said Bobby Yarborough, FMOLHS Board Chair.
  • served as CEO of the Illinois Division of Hospital Sisters Health System, which included 9 hospitals, a nursing college and medical group with $1.4 billion in revenue.
  • He was recognized as a rising star in the health system and after serving in progressive leadership roles, he ultimately became COO of the facility.

FOMO WORLDWIDE PROVIDES INVESTOR UPDATE; CALLS OUT FINRA; WILL CANCEL REVERSE SPLIT IF FINRA RULE 6490 REVIEW NOT CONCLUDED BY 02/26

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Our CUSIP has been changed to Wyoming and is on its sixth reminder for activation by CUSIP Global Services.

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  • Our CUSIP has been changed to Wyoming and is on its sixth reminder for activation by CUSIP Global Services.
  • Further, we have requested that FINRA complete its Rule 6490 reviews of our ticker change, name change, and redomicile immediately.
  • Management believes FINRA is unreasonably withholding completion of its Rule 6490 reviews of FOMO’s corporate actions.
  • The Company will host an investor meeting next Wednesday February 28th at 5:00pm to update investors on its acquisitive growth strategy.

Historic Project Linking Rome and Vatican City Uses Advanced Technology and Local Knowledge to Keep Water Flowing

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Water technology is playing a crucial role in an urban regeneration project to connect Rome and the Vatican City for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee.

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  • Water technology is playing a crucial role in an urban regeneration project to connect Rome and the Vatican City for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee.
  • The historic project will extend the Lungotevere in Sassia underpass to enable the creation of a new pedestrianized zone that connects Castel Sant’Angelo with St. Peter’s Square.
  • The extension will be completed as the City of Rome prepares to welcome 35 million visitors for the Jubilee - a special year of grace in the Catholic Church.
  • To support the project, Xylem (NYSE: XYL) provided advanced technology that diverted two major sewer collectors using a custom hydraulic bypass, a solution that redirects wastewater.

The MolinaCares Accord Donates $100,000 to Support Kansas Nonprofits

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”) has committed $100,000 to nonprofits across Kansas to address social determinants of health and reduce health disparities in underserved communities.

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  • The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”) has committed $100,000 to nonprofits across Kansas to address social determinants of health and reduce health disparities in underserved communities.
  • “MolinaCares is committed to improving the health and well-being of communities across Kansas and we are proud to team up with organizations that share this vision,” said Aaron Dunkel, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Kansas.
  • Funds will support the P-CAP program, which provides intensive in-home support for mothers with substance-use disorders.
  • “We are grateful to MolinaCares for its generous donation,” said Monica Murnan, director of community support services of Greenbush Center.