A dva n c e m e n t O f f i c e N o t e s C is ka n ik Fr o m th e D es k o f Jo h n
in the Shenandoah ever visited our campus here e hav rs cto efa ben r ou of f e with you. Since less than hal integral aspects of the Colleg few a ing iew rev by ur” “to Valley, let me take you on a mitment to is a sign of strength and com r yea s thi nt me oll enr ord Academics: First, our rec ools’ reaccreditation visit ociation of Colleges and Sch Ass rn the Sou the d, on Sec itation with no our mission. s for improvement. Reaccred on ati nd me om rec or s ng rni last year offered no wa ic institution. is a sign of a well-run academ and e abl nd me com is s on ati recommend and to the sending us Fr. Donald Planty for de ver Lo p ho Bis to ul dedicated priests. They Spiritual Life: We are gratef Byrne, SOLT. They are such rk Ma Fr. us g din sen for y ation SOLT communit s Mass times, as well as inform ght hli hig ich wh le” Bib e Lif recently issued a “Spiritual and works of mercy. ssion trips, spiritual events, regarding the sacraments, mi ty which will be used for e invested in adjacent proper lleg Co the r, me sum the er sful teams in the Athletics: Ov ich have been our most succes wh , ms tea by rug and cer soc n and athletic fields for our p form character in young me hel l wil ies ilit fac c leti ath y qualit last few years. Adding these in Christ. the restoration of all things to ted ica ded are o wh n me wo one year under its belt. n for a Lifetime Program) has tio uca (Ed P EL new ’s om Career: Christend dents in the world. r strategic effort to engage stu ou of t par al vit a is m gra This pro you, none of this rs, for your support. Without cto efa ben d ove bel r ou , you time. I am grateful to all of visit campus for a real tour any to me lco we are u Yo le. ssib would be po
A Note from Tim Flagg
PHILANTHROPY OFFICER In my travels I have had the privilege and honor to vis it and get to know some loving people. I want to pe of the most rsonally thank you wond erful, gracious donors wh financially for the well be o giv e not only ing of the College, but yo u also give the gift of your me to visit in person or via tim e by allowing the phone. You are integr al and beloved members called Christendom Colle of this family ge. In my eyes you are fam ily because you enable the planted, to be nourished, seed of Truth to be and finally born in the he arts and minds of young in turn, bring this Truth women and men. They, into society by their words and actions. These words ripple effect in the world and actions cause a around them, which spread s throughout our great co globe. And whether you are untry and around the conscious of it or not, yo u have been and will be aff actions. Your generosity co ected by your own mes back to you in many forms. I am deeply honored to considering a visit from when you are open me. I always pray to the Ho ly Spirit, our Blessed Moth own guardian angel befor er, and to your e my visit and I ask them to be attentive to your ne your brother in Christ, I eds and concerns. As ask for your prayers as we ll. You have a crucial role younger generation “to rea to play in enabling the lize that true freedom consi sts above all in being able demands of truth” (Veritati to respond to the s Splendor, no. 84). At Ch ristendom, we know you which espouses honor, Tr as members of a family uth, and beauty, and which boldly proclaims Christ to the world. In all humility, thank you! Fall 2013
23