Sercely said she had had some hesitations about Regina Caeli when she first joined. Narcissists are incapable of compromise. Shea hates Goodness and spins it as evil. Regina Caeli is bigger than one person. When you enroll with RCA, you have peace of mind that you are joining with a like-minded partner in your vocation to raise and educate your children, all to the Glory of Our Lord. The anonymous letter-writer told us they also filed two complaints with the IRS on November 12 asking for an investigation of Beckmans possible financial misuse of Regina Caeli funds. I am now delighted to offer this same administrative oversight and support to families everywhere in the United States. I wrote this because the people at RCA need to read up on manipulative personalities, which are cluster B group. As good catholics we all know that if we are not virtues people we can not become saints and therefore wont be going to heaven, just saying! It would have sounded way less weird though if this was a form of penance where the people involved in the affair were the ones offering of *their* service for others who were hungry, thirsty, etc. All that being said, the concept of RCA was great and there were great families involved. Also some of the claims are not fully backed up yet our faith is not about people but about God. Kari Beckman was going to build Veritatis Splendor, a village of Catholic true believers in the heart of Texas. Make that update, re-empower your administrators and tutors and youre golden. 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. If you have anyone with a hero worship of Kari, though (which appeared to be some odd Regina Caeli thing), you have to kick those to the curb. 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. How do you know the 2016 lawsuit was settled out of court? Im replying about 3 months late to this, but Im curious to hear more about how your local co-op broke away from RCA. Its hard enough for those of us on the sidelines to read about what youre going through, and the misinformation that seeks to minimize it. FWIW, I was never asked if I use contraception in my family interview this year. 272: Floppo de gallo, Sweeping changes at Regina Caeli after scandal, View Damien and Simcha Fishers profile on Google+, Jim Graham has been instrumental in the Texas pro-life movements hard shift toward the right, What Makes a Christian Community Workand What Doesnt Via Nova Media, https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1442238321/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_1442238321, What Splendor? It is our Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum that distinguishes us from other Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region. This lawsuit looked to be stalling for some reason. I always worry about a few in corrupt leadership leaving their stink on an entire operation (Hello, American bishops). I wouldnt expect Ken Paxton (the Texas AG) to open an investigation on this. Just writing about it makes me nauseated. To the point where you are posting comments on your own article, acting like you are someone else. The financials were always sketchy and she controlled everything in each center, right down to how you set up the classroom. Imagine a world where stuff like this ever happens. Rich Beckman, the husband of disgraced founder and former Executive Director of Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendor Kari Beckman, has resigned, and Nicole Juba is now the Executive Director. As of Nov. 16, all comments will automatically go into moderation and must be approved manually. 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. Bishop Strickland, our clergy and the seminarians are unwavering in their support for VS and have assured us that they will be united with us to keep up our fight for the good.. Let this now carry us forward to sustain the mission of training the mind to form the soul.. Everything about Regina Caeli was geared towards Kari Beckmans profit, unfortunately at the expense of the lives of the families who attended. There are twenty-three RCA satellite schools throughout the country, and they are all run on precisely the same plan, down to minutiae of how to dress and how to have parties. We ensure our teachers and staff are committed to faithful adherence to the Holy Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church through an oath of fidelity. She asked not to be identified, for fear of reprisal. Her therapist might see that she cant handle the truth just sucks for those who actually have it- we bear guilt and shame for things we never did. It is important to include both, to remind ourselves both that he is just a man, himself, but also that he is consecrated in an office that deserves our respect. She headlined all the things she accomplished as a real estate mogul, in an elevated tone, while talking to my husband, as though I didnt exist and I wasnt in the room sitting there. This project was her ideasame as the giant catholic conference they all hosted to raise funds. 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. Theyve been through enough. The adultery, while salacious, isnt the real scandal here. He has a lot of other problems hes caused himself. Several members recalled that, when they applied to teach for Regina Caeli, they were required to sign a statement of fidelity to the magisterium, and that, during their interview, Regina Caeli recruiters asked them if their marriage was canonically valid, and whether they use contraception. Protected: Podcast 42: Jarods Prancing Musical Show! Only an utter fool would trust Stricklands governance, honesty, or competence at this point. The fact that my kids tuition was funding their affair, the parent said, and then attached a vomit emoji to their message. Try to interview people both both sides. I do want answers, but I dont want to throw the baby out with the bath water. What Truth? R. Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia. 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. Protected: Podcast 40: Naked purple capybaras of the world, unite! Beckman and Graham are both married. He told me that during confession and almost withheld absolution because of the divorce. We had actually suffered a horrible tragedy that same year and truly could not afford the tuition and when I explained this to Kari Beckham she told me it was not her problem and then her attorney sent us a certified letter threatening suit for a years of tuition for five children. In practice, a family of four children will tote up a bill of over $10,000 as a base, not counting curriculum or uniforms. Subscribe. So heartbreaking..as someone who has been part if this program I feel bad for all of thr moms who day in and day out gave everything to make this program work foe their children. Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. Furthermore, the ranch house where the Beckmans lived is nothing close to a luxury home. 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. 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. Of the $423,509.79 that was fundraised between Oct. 20, 2020 and May 21, 2021, how much of that was used for Regina Caeli? , you have peace of mind that you are joining with a like-minded partner in your vocation to raise and educate your children, all to the Glory of Our Lord. How do you know it was an affair rather than a one-time action? | Catholic Sensibility, Whats for supper? She doesnt say, and no one asks. That tells you a lot. He belongs in a thriller. Im doing it for the payoff of seeing children, my own included, grow in their faith in a joyful environment with peers who also revere their faith. They had taken away my tutor job for no given reason and gave it to someone else and therefore the tuition was beyond our means. Do you actually know the outcome of the lawsuit, or did you just assume it was settled out of court? God will make it clear. Ex is happily playing the victim after his terrible behavior led to my decision, while they all cautioned me about hell and no longer speak to me. I know a lot of you are reading this wondering what is going to happen to RCA, but tomorrow Im getting up and going to the center and Im going to do my best and I know my peers will too. When I and many other families expressed our surprise and displeasure at this being sprung on us out of nowhere, we were basically told, Its our organization and we can do whatever the heck we want, and if you dont like it, theres the door,' one former tutor said. Additionally, I was actually told during my tour that if I was wearing shorts or a tank top in my CAR at pick up I would be sent home to change before I would be allowed to get my kids. There is nothing in the docket to suggest anything other than the case being dismissed, so the only way Simcha can assert it was settled out of court is if she has personal knowledge of it, presumably from the Kruses themselves, who may not be able to talk about it publically as a condition of their payout. Your articles sources and former RCA parents are YOU and maybe a few of your friends. You know when ( some) members start acting like they belong to a cult bad news is going to follow ( saw the same thing with Classical Conversations. I felt like I had encountered the devil himself in that confessional. I totally believe the former student as well -God brings what is done in the dark to the Light This was a long time coming !!!!! She continued to grandiosely broadcast her superiority as a mother and business woman and Catholic. We offer accredited classical academic and extracurricular classes to preschool - 12th grade students two days a week. Hmm. First name or full name. Mailing Address: 304 S. 9th St. Humboldt, KS 66748 Phone Number (760) 521-6974 Fax Number: Information Not Available . Root out the evil yes but dont suggest that RCA is filled with hypocrite Catholics being manipulated. R. Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia. Click on the map to view location and busing radius. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1442238321/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_1442238321 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. Many RCA members are less concerned with Beckmans personal suffering, though, and more concerned with the fate of Regina Caeli Academy going forward. He is the devils mouthpiece. Regina Caeli Academy is a unique, affordable, 2-day per week hybrid homeschooling program in the classical education tradition. Students attend university style classes taught using the Socratic method two days per week and are home schooled the . or also acting as a male? I think thered be great interest in my city. I have known the Beckmans and many families who attend the original school for many years. 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. Youve even found one person who is a former member who will make a public statement, finally. I continue to be BAFFLED by this bullshit. Sorry for the numerous comments. Pretty sure all these people were free to leave at any time. Roswell, GA 30076 You begrudge those poor kids a casserole? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The entitlement, the blameshifting, the coercive control, the spiritual abuseall of it. Misogynistic dress code and focusing heavily on females covering their bodies, and ignoring the need for males to learn to control their eyes? You immediately seek forgiveness for a onetime action, not something ongoing. He is the devils mouthpiece. I hope the families being manipulated here can now find a healthier social and religious community. He bore the name of the traitor, and even in scripture there are parts of the Gospel where we cant distinguish which Judas they are referring to. Neither time was he actually even USING his flip phone before it was confiscated but the fact that he brought it on campus violated the rules and it was kept for the remainder of the year! 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. Website Designed by, 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. You have plenty of dirt; lets just have the verified dirt. ), Protected: Podcast #48: Accidentally unnamed, Protected: Podcast #46: Mamas little snakey loves bananofee pie, Protected: Podcast #45: Sharples and cocaine, Protected: Podcast 44: Some degree of martyrdom, One long dad joke: My interview with EOTTs S.C. Naoum. The biggest problem I had was with their financial opacity. RCA's model focuses precisely on that goal". Protected: Podcast 28: The beast with one back, Protected: Podcast 27: My interview with Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa of New Wave Feminists, Protected: Podcast 26: sorryFOR FUCKS SAKEsorry, Protected: Podcast 25: On the tip of my tongue. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I understand why people leave the church, even if they dont leave the Church. Regina Caelis most recent tax forms list their total assets in 2018 at $4.2 million, with $3.4 million in liabilities. The Regina Caeli Academies (hybrid home-schools) are Regnum Christi educational foundations; the director is a Regnum Christ woman. Excerpts from the deps are used as exhibits to various motions from either side. 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. Read the article and the comments here. They are incapable of submitting to anothers opinion or demands. Vigano is telling the truth about the scamdemic. 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. The parent is referring to the fact that Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendor, including in the very video in which Beckman and Graham both appear, both explicitly framed their organizations as a refuge from the immorality of the secular world. A group of Regina Caeli families travelled together to see a production of, , and although it was not an official school outing, they had used the school email to communicate about it, and Regina Caeli heads considered the trip problematic because the tutus worn by the dancers were too short, and deemed the show soft porn.. Hate the sin but love the sinner. The former employee said that she remembers how Beckman once saw a staff member post on social media about decorating her house for Christmas, and Beckman contacted her to chide her, saying that visible Christmas decorations during the Advent season could cause scandal. Hanging onto my faith by my fingernails. Im from the south and Im also a minority, and I will proudly be reading books about Robert E Lee to my children. Protected: Episode 63: There can be only one hole in the head. You also dont seem to interview any sources other than disgruntled ex-employees or families. I proudly tutor upper school and make mistakes daily but I get up each day truly trying to glorify the Lord through this work. How many persons were interviewed for this report, from how many different centers? No board member has responded to our repeated calls for comment. Tuition, which covers two classroom days (for which uniforms are required), ranges from $2,800 per PreK student for a half day to $4,500 per high school student. No other structures have been even started, I am on site and will verify this to anyone with factual proof. The fact that you feel compelled to post anonymously speaks volumes. Narcissists just cant bear the consequences of being held accountable. Protected: Podcast #19: Parking meters, mixed greens, and other UNBEARABLE SCOURGES. I have many other responsibilities besides monitoring this comment box, and may not be able to approve your comment immediately. 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. If nothing else, he knows how to hire good people. With the board of directors saying Regina Caeli and Veritatis Splendaor are completely separate, Im sobbing, Im so grateful. A few months later I saw an article in a good Catholic publication about cults and how even seemingly good Church groups can become a cult. The IRS complaint against Regina Caeli Academy was mailed late last week. Concern Catholic- Thank you for your resource and book! Glad someone spoke up the misogynist label definitely reflects a lot about the person using it. Youve ignored my questions about the Kruse v. RCA 2016 USDC lawsuit. Transfer Authorization: Students transferring . 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. Who funded Kari Beckmans fall from grace? To this day I am still sorting through the emotional damage that place did to me, and I know for a FACT I am not the only one. People run out of money to keep up the pleadings and pay the lawyers, plaintiffs realize they just dont have a case no matter how right they are, all kind of reasons for cases to be dropped. As someone whose mother had NPD, and as someone who had close contact with Kari Beckman for one very miserable year working as an admin at an RCA center, I think youve probably nailed it. I still support the RCA program even if the implementation of certain policies were, say, unfortunate at best. I really wish more Catholics/Christians knew about these psychological manipulation tactics so they could better recognize and protect themselves and each other from abuse. Take a second to support simchajfisher on Patreon! Either way, I doubt well be signing up for 2022-23. http://www.homeschoolaccreditation.com/ NISAC is nothing but a dude and a shack in California. ). The letter to the IRS enumerates four major complaints involving Regina Caeli Academy and Veritatis Splendor: -That Regina Caeli Academy employees were pulled from their RCA jobs to launch and raise funds for Veritatis Splendor; Also, did the school really crackdown on tank tops (in Texas!)? 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. This is not a sign of a thriving organization.). Sometimes lawsuits just run out of steam. As IF a priest who abused could not be removed from ministry by the local bishop immediately, are you kidding me? And to be honest, those who wanted to be part of this refuge from society maybe need to re-examine that desire. Too often, those most invested in a group or institution have the greatest interest in whitewashing and covering up. From what I can see the other children attending there are happy also. We had such a scary and cruel experience. Would they be as eager to contribute? 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 #20: GET THAT ALLIGATOR AWAY FROM ME! 2. As an RCA family, you enjoy the freedom of using the curricula and resources of your choosing, while knowing you are supported in meeting the homeschool requirements in your state. All the time. helpingIndependent Catholic familieshome educate their children since 1994. Also, I think all parts of the Christian church need to examine why were so often the locus of affinity fraud like this. Kari Beckman was going to build Veritatis Splendor, a village of Catholic true believers in the heart of Texas. If its not true, why wont you go on record? Neither Graham nor the media representative for the Texas Right to Life returned phone calls seeking comment. Three other board members are no longer listed on the site, and Nicole Juba has been named acting Executive Director. I wish you the best. Our Catholic faith is embedded in the culture and curriculum of RCA. Are you able to give me any tips on how your group broke away from RCA? My wife and I homeschooled our children, but it was my wife who did the major effort. 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? Ms. Juba is now the Executive Director. One purchase has been confirmed. He knows the pain of narcissistic abuse. I am sorry this did not come sooner, but honestly, I was not in an emotional place to make good decisions.. The Board has a fiduciary duty to the members of the organization not to Mrs. Beckman personally. Accordingly, the Board has asked her to take additional time away for both physical and spiritual healing and counseling, the letter said. It charged that, while she headed Regina Caeli, Executive Director Kari Beckman used Regina Caeli as her personal bank account, used RCA funds for Veritatis Splendor expenses without the knowledge or consent of donors, required RCA employees to work for Veritatis Splendor, and made personal use of a luxury home and vehicle paid for by Regina Caeli funds while promoting Veritatis Splendor. Regina Caeli is a private, independent University-Style Hybrid academy operating in the Catholic tradition. As a first principle, this is good. The website has gone offline twice, and now redirects to the Texas Right to Life site, but does not currently function as a tipline. I was not involved in RCA in 2016 but joined after and I know there were many changes made regarding compensation which I can only presume now was a result of that lawsuitwhether it went to trial or settled outright, it definitely brought changes to the payment/tuition structure. Seriously? Oratorians are not a religious order; they are secular priests (i.e., they have not made religious vows). (Just to be clear, Im Team Lasagnas for All Gods Children). In which I get interviewed about sex and stuff again! Enough About You, Lets Talk About Me by Dr. Les Carter. Any Oratorian House in Formation has to be sanctioned by our Roman Offices. My heart breaks for all the beautiful families involved, just trying to raise holy children. Do we read books about Robert E. Lee? They want to bring stuff out into the light, Lets do it!!! The families that left were able to accomplish the very same goals RCA set out sans the Beckman family (before board members and the laughable business model Catholic families fell prey to). Our five-day-a-week program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. I responded to one in jest then kept readingI regret adding fuel to the dumpster fire. In which I get interviewed about sex and stuff again! She is profiting off of the empathy of others to gain personal power, and she wants people to feel sorry for her, when in reality she has no conscience, or in fact a very dull one. She may have felt glee for the pain she caused her husband or nothing at all from the affair; she only felt guilt for the harm in her reputation and the harm it has done to her position of power- thats the only pain a narcissist feels. Im so tired of smug, pretentious, elitest Catholics who present such moral superiority to the world and privately are unable to live up to their own standards. We provide in-classroom lessons two times a week and in-home lesson plans that support parents the other three days a week. Thanks Mrs. Wolfgang! Protected: Podcast 28: The beast with one back, Protected: Podcast 27: My interview with Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa of New Wave Feminists, Protected: Podcast 26: sorryFOR FUCKS SAKEsorry, Protected: Podcast 25: On the tip of my tongue. But still, it isnt easy to defend an organization with an all too human head. I honestly can say I am not the least bit shocked at this turn of events. Blessed to have the support of RCA to continue to educate our kids in an excellent Catholic Tradition. When you have 3/4ths of the families at the time split off to complete their respective families education as a group after year 1 of attempting to get RCA started thats all I need to say We are told from the beginning that if a student is caught with a cell phone that it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the year. Ours did, as well as all the other corporate mandates. The only flaw was the management structure Kari and her people. Protected: Podcast 33: Hes a very nice guy. 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. I would be more inclined to do so had they not chosen an insider to replace Beckman. She is a narcissist, which is basically a Judas. God put RCA on my path and because of it I had my marriage blessed in the Church and have raised my children in the faith. The former tutor confirms that she knows just one family who invested $90,000 in Veritatis Splendor land, but said jokingly that the rest of her RCA friends had no interest in accepting Kari Beckman as the head of their homeowners association. We live in a culture of narcissists- they are everywhere, and you cant let them know you know, because they will fly into rage. 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. I pride myself on my honesty and integrity. Haters are on here saying theyre brainwashing kids, its a cult $5k scam, the scam is the involuntary public school district taxes, wasted on crap thinking and institutions, hemorrhaging kids, searching for alternatives like RCA if they can find it.
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