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The following award recipients are recognized by ACAAP for going above and beyond in their service and dedication to Catholic schools. Their awards were formally presented on Thursday October 12, 2022 at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. 

2022 ACAAP Recognition Award Recipients

Outstanding Volunteer Service: We have two very deserving award recipients.

E. Dennis Kelly, Jr. - Diocese of Fall River
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Feitel – Xavier High School, Middletown, CT

Board Member of the Year

Paul Chisholm, Cathedral High School, Boston

Support Staff Distinguished Service Award 

Amy Rogovich, Our Lady of the Assumption School, Lynnfield, MA

The Catholic Philanthropist of the Year Award

Jack Shields, Boston College High School 

Sister Ann Moynihan Rising Star Award 

Shawna Igoe, Director of Alumni and Volunteer Engagement at Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, MA

William McNeill Award

Alison Mueller, Director of Marketing, Enrollment, and Development, Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire

After a 2 year hiatus on ACAAP's in person events which was caused by COVID it was fantastic to have everyone in person. On Thursday October 13, people who work at Catholic elementary and secondary schools from all over New England made their way to College of the Holy Cross in Worcester to learn from and be inspired by each other, the sessions and keynote speaker Christian Cashman. Thank you so much to all of the attendees, session presenters and the volunteers who organized the event. ACAAP is run entirely by volunteers who are dedicated to helping Catholic schools succeed. Workshop co-chairs Christopher Merrill and Jim Scholl tirelessly organized the day with help from many others. ACAAP is very grateful that the Fall event is sponsored for many years by long time Business Partners Finalsite, Partners In Mission, Habeeb & Associates Architects and FACTS. 

A recording of Christian Cashman's keynote as well as all slide decks for each breakout session can be downloaded from ACAAP's website.

ACAAP is proud to shine a light on Catherine Murphy, from East Catholic High School in Manchester, CT. Catherine's School DelayZz app is set to launch live on Apple and Google Play on November 1st! Schools that use her app can automatically adjust alarm clocks for teachers, students and parents when a delayed opening or school closing occurs due to inclement weather. A few extra hours of sleep is the best part of the School DelayZz app!  
Catherine's app has been put through all the tests that app development requires for success! She would love to share her story with you at the ACAAP Conference on October 13th!  
Congratulations, Catherine!

We'll start this conversation by sharing five simple yet powerful tools and practices Bishop Feehan High School has leveraged to help grow its Advancement effort. Then, we'll discuss similar opportunities and challenges for your schools and discover how you can benefit from some big impact soon! Presented by Dave Curtis Sr. Director, Philanthropy & Strategic Support and Shawna Igoe Director of Alumni & Volunteer Engagement at Bishop Feehan High School

When admissions and marketing join forces, the results are amazing. We’ll take a look at the tools needed for success and learn from Kevin Altieri, VP for Enrollment Management at Fairfield Prep and Anthony Tata Director Client Success at Finalsite.

After an interesting couple of years for schools overall, it's safe to say that our Catholic elementary schools have shown an increase in enrollment. During times of uncertainty, families turned to our schools as a place of safety, consistency, and faith. Now what? How do we continue to remind our families why they came to us, and why they should stay? Let's discuss the many areas that we need to consider in developing a plan, and let's be open to sharing any plans you already have in motion! Come prepared to learn, share, and collaborate. Presented by Amy Griffin, Director of Community Engagement for Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools

The Board is excited to share that Kevin Altieri has been selected to serve as ACAAP's eighth volunteer President. Many thanks to outgoing President Christopher Merrill for his many years of service and dedication. Chris continues to assist ACAAP in his role as Board Member as well as co-chair of the upcoming workshop on October 13th. We couldn't have done it without you all these years Chris and thank you for your continued help!

Keynoting the ACAAP Fall 2022 workshop is Christian Cashman who is a proud father of four boys in a family that has been transformed by Jesuit Catholic education. He is a graduate of Xavier University, Sacred Heart University graduate continuing education, and the Seminars in Ignatian Leadership sponsored by the Jesuit School Network, USA. Christian’s leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in the Jesuit Ignatian way of proceeding and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

To Lead Catholic Schools With Passion at ACAAP's 2022 Fall Workshop

Thursday, October 13, 2022
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
College of the Holy Cross
Hogan Campus Center, Worcester, MA

Join us for an inspiring half-day workshop, beginning with a dynamic discussion with Christian Cashman, President of Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, CT. Following Christian’s discussion, you will have the opportunity to engage in various breakout sessions themed around admissions, advancement, and communications best practices for our elementary and secondary schools.

Be sure to register you and your team soon!

There are eight award categories to recognize the array of people and their contributions to Catholic schools and parish that are needed to keep our institutions going strong. Send in your nomination prior to the deadline by submitting the online form.