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in this issue from the president

Dear Friends,
Sunday, August 6, 2017, brought together over 1,200 members of the Cor Jesu community to celebrate the
Liturgy of Thanksgiving and Dedication of our new building with Archbishop Carlson. This moment held
profound experiences of joy and gratitude, pride and awe for all of us, as we were touched by the vision,
generosity, trust and spirit that serves as the foundation of the new building and the cornerstone of excellence in
Catholic education for young women.

As I stood with Cor Jesu’s past five principals, I recalled the efforts each of them made to ensure that Cor Jesu
stayed true to its mission and offered the finest education for young women here in St. Louis. We would not be
where we are today, unless each of these women had held fast to the mission and core values of CJA. On August
6, we did not just dedicate and bless a new space, we celebrated the 60-year mission of Cor Jesu Academy, the
commitment of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the 6,000-plus alumnae of Cor Jesu who are changing
our world, the trust and commitment of CJ’s donors, and the 600 current CJ students who, each day, engage in
exhilarating moments of learning.

4 17 19 During these first few months of classes, I have witnessed the new Introduction to Dance class Skyping
with a dance instructor from New York City; the Law and Legal Systems class enjoying their new room’s
teleconferencing capabilities; Chinese IV perfecting their language skills in the relaxed space of the seminar
room; the freshmen in Study Skills analyzing note-taking styles in small groups in the collaborative classroom;
departments & features and the Government class configuring their flexible furniture into a large circle for a class discussion. Learning
Spirit
Fall 2017-2018 at Cor Jesu is reaching new levels.
Around Campus
President Beginning last spring and finishing this past summer, Cor Jesu embarked upon a new five-year strategic
Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ New Building Dedication ~ 4-7
Principal On August 6, more than 1,200 members of the Cor Jesu community gathered in thanksgiving for plan. Strategic planning begins with an understanding of who you are, what your strengths are and how you
Sr. Veronica Beato, ASCJ ’74 liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Carlson and the blessing of the new gym, commons and classrooms. envision the future. We worked closely with Collaborative Strategies, Inc. to conduct focus groups, interviews
Dean of Curriculum & Professional 2017-2022 Strategic Plan ~ 8-9 and surveys to determine what “Catholic college-preparatory education” for young women will look like
Development
Jeanne Suda Cor Jesu is forging a new era in Catholic college-preparatory education for young women with the in 2022. Our steering committee spent hours in analysis and discussion in our five critical priorities. I look
Director of Advancement 2017-2022 Strategic Plan. forward to the continuing work of the CJ faculty and staff as we advance our mission and learning for our
Katie Magee Thiemann ’81 Active Learning and the New Classrooms ~ 10-15 students in new and innovative ways.
Director of Alumnae Relations With the opening of the four new innovative classrooms, students are taking an even more active
Patty Ferrara ’85 approach to engaging in their education. As you peruse the pages of this issue of Spirit, I hope you enjoy reading about how our students are benefitting
Director of Annual Fund and Corporate
Engagement Advancement Office from both tradition and innovation that not only ground them in their faith
Cynthia Wilhelm Annual Fund Tuition Gap ~ 17 and learning but also equip them with new skills and discoveries that will
Director of Communications allow them to fully embrace the women God created them to be and transform
Debbie Hoffmann Dugan ’84 This year, more than ever, Cor Jesu is opening doors of opportunity for our students, making students’
experiences accessible in ways that are more than just financial. the world for good.
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Cor Jesu Academy • Advancement Office Treasures of the Heart Auction Returns to Cor Jesu ~ 17 Gratefully in Christ,
10230 Gravois Road The 2018 Treasures of the Heart Auction will return to Cor Jesu – in the new gymnasium and student
Saint Louis, Missouri 63123 commons on February 3, 2018.
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The magazine stock contains 10% recycled fiber. Women of Heart: Erin Thiemann ’09 ~ 18
2018 Alumnae I.N.C. Networking Event ~ 19 Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ
PHOTOS –
We’re putting more “SPIRIT” into Spirit! From the Explore Select the CorJesu Tap the view icon Alumnae Class Reps ~ 20 President
Cover: Archbishop Robert J. Carlson celebrated the
To see your Spirit magazine come to life, menu, touch the Public Auras option Liturgy of Thanksgiving and Dedication on 8/6/17.
download the free Aurasma App for magnifying glass and and then select (center icon Heart-to-Heart Society ~ 21
Above ~ Top Left: More than 1,200 members of
Android or iPhone. search for CorJesu. FOLLOWING. You on bottom row) and Trivia Night ~ 22
the CJ community attended the mass and dedica-
should see the circle point your device on
tion. Center: Auction spotter; Right: The Alumnae
change from an open any page where you Past Alumnae Events ~ 23
I.N.C. Networking event in 2017
circle to a full circle. see the Aurasma logo Upcoming Alumnae Events ~ 24
Be sure to download the AURASMA APP for smart
phones and tablets to bring Spirit pages to life! Alumnae Traces ~ 24
Look for this symbol to “see” CJ’s news!
and watch In Memoriam ~ 25
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