Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. Truth needs no defending or silence. I am doing very well six months later and have full custody of eight children, am in school getting my masters and teaching license, and my abusive soon to be ex is in the background where he belongs. They want to bring stuff out into the light, Lets do it!!! Putting this type of stuff is incredibly sloppy when you know (or should know) it is NOT true: The reason I will never support that cult is the permanence of the priests. Whats for supper? Ive seen the difference that my childrens tutors have made in their lives and Im forever grateful. 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. Protected: Ill See Myself Out, Episode 61: Dont be coming round here with no oranges. No one ever suggested that we were asked what kind of contraception we used. Sercely should ask herself if Our Blessed Mother would be more likely to wear what they require at Regina Caeli or what the world out there asks you to wear. Beckman, who founded the homeschool hybrid Regina Caeli Academy in 2003, sent a letter to the members of Regina Caeli at the end of last week acknowledging a terrible lapse in judgment with a personal relationship. Multiple sources confirmed the relationship was with Jim Graham. You shouldnt ignore the reality of the truth here just because people do not want to be publicly ousted or bring further scandal to their local friends and community for bringing to light what was happening on the larger, national scale. Pray for me. Regina Caeli is bigger than one person. Sinners gotta eat. As a former RCA family, I experienced this wonderful community, however I ALSO experienced *everything* every.single.anonymous quote written above to be true and I know WHY they are anonymous b/c exactly what they have stated for fear of retribution in some fashion. Protected: Episode 64: Sing with me, pooperellas! Field trips and classes offered. 322: Simply having a yaki onigiri time. I agree with you. alleluia: Amen. Regina Caeli Academy CDS Code: 33 67033 6156897 School Address: 13672 Sandhill Crane Rd. The article at hand is quite imprecise with regards to the Oratorian Fathers. They knew what the subject matter was, but declined to take the trouble to speak to the authors. She is a narcissist. Protected: Pocast #18: Lets just do it and be legends! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The Regina Academies are four independent Catholic schools that provide an exceptional classical education to students in the Philadelphia area. All I can see is that the suit was dropped. Here you go, on the record: RCA provided something beautiful for my family (9 years in RCA) and much of that due to Mrs. Beckmans hard work. To read that she has been diagnosed with C-PTSD, is so acidic. I did report him. Plots of land are available for sale for between $90,000 and $250,000. 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. Kari Beckman has narcissistic personality disorder, NPD, and I hope her family gets treatment for their C-PTSD. Are any of your sources still attending RCA centers? The amount of emotional baggage I have from RCA is unreal. I continue to be BAFFLED by this bullshit. 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. Protected: Podcast 38: In which we hit rock bottom. God is good. It was years ago, but Im still angry about the fallout. 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. 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. Not a lie. Kari is human and we would all do well to extend her some charity. It is important to reflect on Regina Caeli's academic and spiritual model. I understand wanting to protect our kids from an increasingly secular and often demonic society, but it seems to me like the line between protective and cultish was crossed. Abington, PA | Opened 2003. Please note that if you post comments using under a name maliciously intended to deceive, you will be permanently banned. In my experience, people who pretend otherwise often end up making decisions like Mrs. Beckman. Proudly created with Wix.com. Oratorians must have permission from the local bishop to found an Oratory (which is not a parish church), such as the one proposed for Veritatis Splendor; but the community of priests is relatively autonomous. Yesterday, Veritatis Splendor sent a letter to its mailing list reassuring Viculus familes that there will be no interruption in its mission. Is Regina Caeli planning to undergo a financial audit? Based on her track record, I believe the commentators. Weve benefited from RCA over the last three years as well. Many people still choose to remain anonymous for various reasons. I lost my narcissistic mother recently, and Ive been shocked to discover that her death didnt free me emotionally the way I thought it would. Absolutely the tutors and kids and families at your new center are wonderful. 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. 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. It has 97 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. Let this now carry us forward to sustain the mission of training the mind to form the soul.. This is terrible for people who actually have this condition. I have known the Beckmans and many families who attend the original school for many years. Yup. Wendy, my heart goes out to you. This is disgusting for her family, the real victims. This is important. I send you love and strength. 2. She knows how to gather sympathy from poor unsuspecting victimized supporters of her operation. Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! They usually dont in secret government investigations. Note how the subjects of the article decided not to respond to questions. But the rigidity, lack of transparencey. More than one family expressed concerns that, even if Kari Beckman were to be removed, the current board was hand-selected by Beckman to do her bidding; but the letter says the board is soliciting nominations from families to reconstitute the Board of Directors., Regina Caeli was not built upon one person, but has continued to grow and develop by virtue of the talents and sacrifice of all our staff, families, tutors, assistants, volunteers, and, of course, our children. Simcha, Thats not true. He knows the pain of narcissistic abuse. 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. Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! Except for John. And boy, dont ever disagree with her . I pray she sincerely gets right with christ and her family. Protected: Podcast #15: Completely Meat Chocolate Pie, Protected: Podcast #14: I wish I had a whip. Instead of taking [complaints] seriously on their merits, this spiritual lens means if you disagree, youre not just wrong; youre bad. Vaccination is not poison. The Regina Academies PO Box 465 Wynnewood, PA 19096. Now what Beckman did was wrong but there is still some good that came from the schoolswhat they teach is good, the good prayers, that God is the center of everything. Pray for our kids. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on the latest RCA news, upcoming events, and more! Kari Beckman interviewed our family in 2013 for my children to be admitted in RCA. 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. Regina Caelis most recent tax forms list their total assets in 2018 at $4.2 million, with $3.4 million in liabilities. I think thered be great interest in my city. Also, did the school really crackdown on tank tops (in Texas!)? Thanks, Kari and Rich and the whole board! Prayers and a meal for their children in a tumultuous time when their parents are struggling? I honestly can say I am not the least bit shocked at this turn of events. A bummer to read about Kari, but we all know that good fruit from an organization can still be abundant even if the leaders publicly and dramatically stumble. Were those put on Regina Caeli rewards cards, or Mrs. Beckmans personal rewards cards? Ms. Fischer has asserted this case was settled out of court twice now. R. Because the Lord is truly risen, alleluia. They are self-seeking, and feign intimacy. After applying, the local administrator will contact you to schedule a family interview. I had just filed for a restraining order, too, my husband was threatening the caseworkers and was expressing extreme hate toward me and my oldest daughter for what he viewed as us betraying him. That tells you a lot. Regina Caeli Academy Rated 1 / 5 from 1 reviews 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd Norcross GA 30071 (770) 840-9406 Claim this business (770) 840-9406 Website More Order Online Directions Advertisement <p>Students attend Regina Caeli Academy twice a week in conjunction with homeschooling. This pervasive straight-laced environment has made the revelations of extramarital misconduct especially hard for RCA members to stomach. Vol. We provide in-classroom lessons two times a week and in-home lesson plans that support parents the other three days a week. We literally do hold ourselves to a higher standard. The main is the disruption to their education. Also some of the claims are not fully backed up yet our faith is not about people but about God. Christmas Gifts our 10 kids loved: The 2021 list, View Damien and Simcha Fishers profile on Google+, After bombshell revelations about an illicit relationship between board members and possible financial misconduct, the homeschool hybrid academy abruptly announced their affiliation with the utopian megadevelopment Veritatis Splendor, Their fundraiser, whose stated goal was $3.2 million, raised $100,128, Whats for supper? I would be more inclined to do so had they not chosen an insider to replace Beckman. There is a near obsession with, Who have you talked to about this? If youre mad, talk to that person. authoritarianism and anecdotes of things like books that glorify Robert E. Lee are disturbing. RCA is a cult, and this is justice being served. He needs help. Be a patron of the (f)arts! Classical education based on the trivium, integrated classical books, art and music, and idea-focused instruction provides students with the foundation to live a principled life and is proven to cultivate wisdom and virtue so that the love of God may abound more and more. Families were required to fundraise in a variety of ways, and were always told that this fundraising was to support the education and mission of Regina Caeli. I am constantly learning more- I want to share that about two years ago, I heard a sermon that, Justice is not revenge; justice is the truth. God led me on this path of learning, and it has been the map to freedom from my prison. The standards Kari Beckman imposed upon RCA in order to belong, the crazy and intrusive questions about marital sex lives??? Kari had bright, talented, hardworking, under appreciated people working directly or indirectly for her and looking up to her, but they all have terrible personal judgment and cant be in charge. My sole consolation has been reading the multitude of comments from others who experienced similar treatment at centers across the country. The vaxxed are dying en masse. With the board of directors saying Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendaor are completely separate, Im sobbing, Im so grateful. Ive been through this too. I couldnt stop blaming myself in the beginning, though, because thats what he always did. Mind you, I dont have a single dog in this fight but this whole story, as described, had more red flags in the beginning than a communist parade. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. None of us are perfect and most of us are just making our journey through this life wanting to serve Christ in this world as He called us to do. RCA had been accused, in an anonymous letter to the board and in a formal complaint sent to the IRS, of financial misconduct. I could write a book on the kind of toxic community that is bred inside of RCA schools. 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). Has the Texas AG non-profit unit opened an investigation? Regina Caeli Academy is a hybrid homeschool resource center in the Catholic tradition offering academic and extra curricular classes for homeschoolers. My experience with the school is that it is full of good people and faithful families who are looking for a better way to educate their children. Regina Caeli Academy encourages our students to strive for excellence in academics as well as in virtuous living, self-discipline, and accountability through a classical education taught in light of the Catholic tradition. We could no longer afford it. Parents flocked to Regina Caeli in part because it emphasizes the development of personal virtues and traditional values like chastity and self-control. May God Bless You. Narcissists despise the vulnerability and create a false mask to mirror a relationship, they mirror empathy only with an end goal in mind- its psychological control. Regina Cli Academy (RCA) is a wonderful enterprise in providing a classical faith-based education to homeschooled children, which imbues them with a sense of and desire for the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. Are these several members different people who you personally interviewed? Kari Beckman, Rich Beckman, Jim Graham, Nicole Juba, and Regina Caeli and Vertitatis Splendors communications offices have not responded to our repeated calls for comment. In one of the depositions, a lawyer for the plaintiffs asks the deposed if they asked families in interviews what kind of contraception they used, which the deposed denied. On October 25, RCA families and staff received an email from Nicole Juba, who had at that point asked for increased prayers for Beckman. I was. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Persecution for Beckman and her marks was defined as having to live around people who think were wrong, which is rather far from Red Martyrdom. The curriculum is based on another wonderful Catholic Classical curriculum, Mother of Divine Grace. Strickland has the Faith. Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. Christ is merciful & HE alone is our Savior!! School Information 600 Regina Parkway Toledo, OH 43612 Phone : 419-476-0920 Website: http://www.regina-coeli.org Hours of Operation Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Mon-Fri School Hours: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Mon-Fri School Staff Barbara Lane School Principal 419-476-0920 principal@regina-coeli.org Amy Werner School Secretary 419-476-0920 The parent remains the primary educator at home. Also, I think all parts of the Christian church need to examine why were so often the locus of affinity fraud like this. If you want to protect your fellow Christian brothers, teach them to control their desires instead of hiding away the girls and making them feel ashamed of their own bodies. Im trying to figure out whether it would be less damaging to them to wait until summer to quit; or whether I should pull them out now (viewing the contractual obligation to continue paying fees as a sunk cost). This is not a sign of a thriving organization.). Its devastating spiritually, on top of the devastating effects on relationships and quite possibly financial situations. The school explicitly forbids what it called murmuring, allegedly to discourage a spirit of gossip among the families involved. Any Oratorian House in Formation has to be sanctioned by our Roman Offices. . By the way, how do you immediately seek forgiveness for an affair? But the alleged financial malfeasance goes deeper than that. I cant wait to see what Chumpladys UBT says about this. We called Bishop Stricklands office for comment, but were told he was not available this week and that nobody in the building has anything to do with Veritatis Splendor.. Parents can knock that total down by several thousand dollars by working for minimum wage for what can end up being as much as sixty hours a week, not counting the volunteer and fundraising work the family is expected to provide. Its a shame, I really wanted a Catholic homeschooling group with solid, wonderful Catholics. How do you know the 2016 lawsuit was settled out of court? We encourage all prospective families to schedule a tour at their nearest Regina Caeli center. We offer accredited classical academic and extracurricular classes to preschool - 12th grade students two days a week. It enrages me that the founder of such a moral school has the audacity to present RCA as a safe haven only for it to be a cult to push her own harmful agenda down the throats of CHILDREN and take financial advantage of our parents. One might find there were a lot of similarities between the means of silence and control. Loving others to feel loved is vulnerable and natural. Liked it? The Board said in a letter to RCA families and staff: The Board will initiate an independent forensic audit to determine if there were any financial irregularities and take appropriate actions based on those findings.. Website Designed by, 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. RCA has been a blessing to us and the tutors are wonderful. V. Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia. Please fill out a request form and our Admissions Office will contact you and provide the information you desire. The lawsuit was settled out of court. 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. We are open to all students regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, and ethnic origin. This isnt the first time Regina Caeli has been accused of a lack of financial transparency. But good thing she stepped down and I know someone who works there and she verifies that a lot of this is true that they do try to silence her sometimes and though she is disappointed she still is glad that the teaching is better than public school. Having known many of the people involved here for many years, yes, they would absolutely do a meal train for a woman leaving a domestic violence situation. How about calling the lady about her Christmas decorations? We went to RCA when it first started in Texas. But at the same time each of these quotes hit home. We just re-formed without RCA, and were thriving. Podcast #57: And then the internet took off. I wish you the best as you go through this process, as I know its not easy. But still, it isnt easy to defend an organization with an all too human head. Mailing Address: Information Redacted . Do you have the word of the plaintiffs and anything to verify that word? I live about a mile from the property. Smdh. Hypocrisy and duplicity in one significant matter tends to make people suspicious in others. I do t know about the last two years, but that was the policy for the two years before that. If you have your seven kids and this is their school, and their friends, the only way you can make it work is by working as a tutor, said a former employee. You begrudge those poor kids a casserole? Let it be clear that the Oratory as such is not involved with the Veritatis Splendor project although some of the men of this group have contacted persons linked with the Oratory to understand how the Congregation of the Oratory operates. Let us pray Your email address will not be published. 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. . You immediately seek forgiveness for a onetime action, not something ongoing. 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