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Diocese of Phoenix Sister Organizations (Foundation for Senior Living, Catholic Charities of Arizona, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Catholic Education Arizona)

At Catholic Education Arizona, we believe tax credits are a powerful opportunity to support students.  This program allows you to redirect your state taxes to fund scholarships for underserved children, helping them access quality education in Catholic schools across the Diocese of Phoenix.  Unlocking the Arizona Education Tax Credits Catholic [...]

Raised on a dairy farm in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin with twelve siblings, Florence Mielke learned early what it meant to live a life grounded in faith, family, and hard work. Growing up in a devout Catholic household, Florence watched her previous eight siblings attend Catholic school, but [...]

Catholic Education Arizona proudly welcomes Pamela Gray to the Dream Team! As Director of Development to the Changing Lives with Legacy division, Pamela will help raise traditional donations to fund scholarships for Pre-K-12, underserved, disabled, and foster children. "I choose to work at Catholic Education Arizona because I believe in [...]

Corporate partnerships play a crucial role in strengthening education in Arizona—and it all starts with Arizona Corporate Tax Credits. By leveraging state corporate tax liability, Catholic Education Arizona brings together  Arizona businesses and Catholic schools to create long-lasting, impactful change. These partnerships are strategic, allowing corporations to redirect their tax [...]

Kathleen Pringles was blessed with 16 years of Catholic schooling, shaping her faith and values. However, her husband Cesar did not have the same opportunity, and when it came time to choose an education for their own children, financial barriers prevented them from enrolling in Catholic schools. “We both wanted [...]

Are you a scholarship recipient or an Arizona tax credit contributor, or maybe even both? We need your help spreading the word to change lives and raise scholarships for underserved students. You can become a catalyst for change in your community by sharing with your friends and family how to [...]

At Catholic Education Arizona, we are more than just an organization—we have a mission with a heartbeat, driven by a deep commitment to faith, learning, and community. Let’s dive into the purpose and mission that fuels us and see how it enables us to touch so many lives. Rooted in [...]

By Nancy Padberg, MBA, President and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona Being a CEO is more than setting an organization's direction—it’s about creating personal and professional habits that inspire success. I believe that the following habits lay the foundation for effectively building a healthy culture, creating sustainable growth and driving [...]

Catholic Education Arizona is excited to announce the newest member of the Dream Team, Sarah Kriwiel! Sarah was drawn to Catholic Education Arizona because of her passion for Catholic education and its transformative impact on students and the broader community. "I am eager to apply my skills to support and [...]