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LETTER FROM THE
President
Dear Cor Jesu Community,
When the 2018-2019 fiscal
year began, I was unaware
that it would be my last year
as president of this incredible
place that I’ve called home for
the past 12 years. Cor Jesu Academy
has served as an important part of my As Cor Jesu continues its efforts to be
ministry as an Apostle of the Sacred accessible to all young women who
Heart and it will forever hold a special qualify academically, I am proud to report
place in my heart, right next to all of that we increased the number of students
you—the students, parents, alumnae, receiving financial aid during this school
grandparents and friends that helped year (2019-2020) to a record high 40
make my years at CJ unforgettable. percent. The increase in financial aid,
which affects a total of 217 Chargers, is
Now, as I serve Cor Jesu in a new way
in Connecticut, I’d like to take some all thanks to your unwavering generosity.
time to reflect and give thanks to Because of your financial support, Cor
those that, unbeknownst to any of us, Jesu can open its doors to all young
made my last year such a success. women who wish to join our community.
On behalf of the Cor Jesu students,
The 2018-2019 fiscal year – which ran
July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 – brought faculty, staff and Advisory Council
lots of growth to Cor Jesu. We welcomed members, thank you for answering
144 freshmen from 63 different schools God’s call to Share the Love of the Heart
to our community; had the most of Christ with Cor Jesu. As I move on to
successful Giving Tuesday in Cor Jesu my next adventure and answer my own
history, raising $269,435 for the chapel call to serve as U.S. Provincial Superior
project; and completed construction of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of
on the new music and orchestra space. Jesus, I urge you to join me in prayer for
In addition, we executed steps in our the CJ community, and if you’re able,
Strategic Plan to enhance our focus consider continuing your support for Cor
on both enrollment and accessibility Jesu’s mission to educate and empower
by restructuring the Advancement young women to change the world.
Department. Abby Samel joined our Blessed in the Sacred Heart,
staff as Director of Advancement and
former Advancement Director, Katie
Magee Thiemann ‘81, transitioned into Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ
a new role as Director of Leadership U.S. Provincial Superior of the
Giving. The new structure has allowed Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Katie to increase her work with donors Cor Jesu Academy President (2007-2019)
and the endowment as Abby leads the
Advancement Team, with an emphasized
focus on admissions marketing.
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