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Consuelo, Rene and Juan Cardenas have been blessed to have the opportunity to attend St. John Vianney Catholic School in Goodyear, AZ. My name is Monseraht Cardenas mother of 5 who moved from Oxnard, CA. As a little girl I always question my parents why I couldn’t attend a Catholic School. Their answer was always “it’s to expensive, we don’t have that kind of money”. I grew up thinking private schools were only for the rich kids. Not until my family was blessed to have our nice Liliana Sanchez attend St. John Vianney last year. We were guided of all the resources available. What impact did Catholic schools have on you and your family? My kids wake up wanting to go to school. I have tears on my eyes seeing them grow in faith. St. John Vianney Catholic School is changing my kids and my family life. Why was the opportunity to attend Catholic School important to you? Growing in faith is very important for our family. Going to school that teaches that is more than a blessing that what you’re trying to teach at home your kids are being nurture with on a daily day. Your accomplishments: My kids are growing in faith. Your future plans: As a mother I would like to be involved in letting the world to know that there is hope for a better education.

Fall is coming (hopefully)! Cooler temperatures, beautiful mornings and amazing sunsets that are ours to embrace, being just a few of the many reasons we call Arizona home. Arizona offers freedoms not available in all 50 states, including the ability to chose how a portion of our state tax dollars [...]

Dear Friends, The new school year is underway! It's an exciting time as we witness students receiving a Christ-centered education in our 38 Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools. We are pleased to share we finished our FY24 at $24.7 million in revenue and awarded our largest tuition scholarships in the [...]

As parents seek the best education for their children, more and more are turning to Catholic schools for their numerous benefits, including higher graduation rates and individualized curriculum. However, misconceptions about private education can sometimes cloud the decision-making process. Let's shed some light on four common myths about Catholic schools [...]

Each year, you have the opportunity to invest in your community through Arizona tax credits. What better way to make a meaningful impact than by supporting quality education for students? At Catholic Education Arizona, we've witnessed countless success stories brought to life by generous donors directing their tax dollars toward [...]

Congratulations to our former Board Chairman, Todd Bankofier for joining Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West as CEO and Executive Director. “Todd served as our Board Chairman for Catholic Education Arizona, we could not be more proud to watch Todd step into this new and exciting leadership role. We [...]

“There are now 4 easy ways to provide tuition scholarships for underserved children, through tax credits AND donations" said Nancy Padberg, MBA, President and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona. Redirecting your AZ tax liability to Catholic Education Arizona funds scholarships for children, providing quality, Catholic education to thousands of students [...]

Andy Phillips, the former President of Sunwest Bank, joined Nancy Padberg, MBA, President and CEO, and Deb Preach, COO on episode 64 of the Creating Future Leaders vodcast. Andy Philips has been a loyal supporter of the Arizona Private Education Tax Credits for over a decade! How Did You Hear [...]

When it comes to education, Catholic schools go above and beyond mere memorization and repetition. Critical thinking is a primary focus of Catholic schools, and teachers are continually finding new and creative ways to encourage their students to hone their skills. In this article, we'll dig into four key ways [...]