1. 2014-2015 Report to the Community
CLAIMING OUR PLACE IN THE
EDUCATION LANDSCAPE
Deeply Rooted in a Legacy of Faith and Education
Holy Name | Sacred Heart | Saint Anthony of Padua | Saint Cecilia | Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral

2. Board of Directors
Jennifer Alleva, CPA
Partner,Your Part-Time Controller
Father Timothy Byerley
Pastor, Mary Queen of All Saints
Reynold (Ren) P. Cicalese, CPA, PFS, CGMA
Managing Shareholder & Officer
Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro,Adams, Mulford,
Cicalese,Wilson & Co.
Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD
Executive Director
Catholic Partnership Schools
Joe Del Duca, Esquire
Attorney at Law
Walters Group
Julio Fuentes
President and CEO
Hispanic CREO
John C. Hook, Esquire
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
Judyann Gillespie McCarthy, MSW, LCSW
Associate Vice President,
Children and Adolescent Counseling Behavioral
Health Services Center for Family Services
Christine L. Healey (Chair)
President
Healey Education Foundation
Father Daniel Joyce, SJ
Assistant to the Vice President for Mission
St. Joseph’s University
In Memoriam
Catholic Partnership Schools is saddened by
the sudden loss of Board Member, Reverend
Dr. Britt Starghill. Rev. Britt A. Starghill was
regarded as a champion for Camden, N.J.
He was the senior pastor of Kaighn Avenue
Baptist Church and was passionate about
his ministry.
Britt was a strong advocate for education
and wanted to ensure that quality schools
are available and accessible to young
people across the City.
We will miss his leadership and passionate
dedication to the community.
Michael S. Orfe, CFA
Vice President
Goldman Sachs
Adolfo (Pepe) Piperno
President and CEO
A.C. Moore, Inc.
Dr. Bill Watson, EdD
Director of Curriculum and Assessment
Diocese of Camden Office of Catholic Schools
Denise V. Monahan
Executive Vice President
PNC Bank
Catholic Partnership Schools is committed to strengthening
and sustaining the educational excellence of the Catholic, K-8 schools that
serve the children of Camden. This network of five
Partnership Schools nurtures communities grounded in faith and values.
They provide enriched, student-centered programs that prepare their
graduates for successful transition into rigorous,
college preparatory or technical high schools.

3. Over the years we have been leading the way
towards a new model of Catholic education.
We have worked to create a network
of schools that are highly efficient and
transparent.The changing education choices
around us have presented us with a unique
opportunity; an opportunity to claim our place
in the educational landscape as a valuable
school choice.
We began the 2014-2015 school year
knowing that the June 2014 8th grade
graduates left us having scored two points
above the national norm average in language
arts on the NWEA*. Our long standing anchor
schools wrap children and their families in
the support they need to achieve some of
the highest literacy rates in Camden, while
also offering remedial and enrichment
opportunities and facilitating entrance and
success in high achieving secondary schools
and beyond.There is no question that we are
closing the achievement gap.
A Message from the Executive Director
This year marked our third annual Education
Summit.The Partnership continues to build on
conversations in the community centered on
educating children from challenging urban and
underserved environments.This year’s format
was a little different from previous years and
included a four-person keynote panel as well
as opening remarks from Sister Rosemarie
Nassif of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.The
day-long Summit featured some of the most
prominent names in education and was a
complete success.
There were also great moments of celebration
this year.The Partnership and its leaders were
honored with several awards, we graced the
local papers and magazines with prominent
news features, formed strong partnerships,
and our extracurricular programs had winning
seasons including a Division Championship for
our boys basketball team.All of this in addition
to another successful Dreams event and two
fundraising events.
The Partnership continues to work on donor
prospecting and engagement to stabilize
the operating needs for our five elementary
schools and ensure the schools have access
to technology improvements, facility upgrades
and adequate staffing.Towards the end of this
report, you will see our financial highlights as
well as a list of partners, volunteers and donors.
We couldn’t achieve all that we did this year if it
wasn’t for you, our donors and supporters.
There is no doubt that we are helping our
children to claim hope and to plan for a future.
There is no doubt we are building foundations
for futures full of promise.Together, we are
sustaining our safe and nurturing schools and
ensuring the children of Camden access to faith-
based education for years to come.
With my most sincerest gratitudeWith my most sincerest gratitude,
Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD
Executive DirectorE ti Di tor
Together, we are stewards of a legacy AND a future.
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*The NWEA is a MAP (measure of academic progress) test that compares CPS students to tens of thousands of students from across the country
representing a cross section of American students and providing a national reference point.

4. This year marked the third year for the prestigious
Annual Education Summit hosted by Catholic
Partnership Schools.The Education Summit is a premier
gathering of academics, educators, psychologists,
social workers and others for a daylong exploration of
the Promise of Education:Why are some kids learning
so much and others so little? What do we
need to understand? What do we need to
do? This year’s Education Summit was held
on Monday, March 23, 2015 at The Enterprise
Center on the campus of Burlington County
College in Mt. Laurel, NJ.
2015 Education Summit: Promise of Education
Why are some kids learning so much and
others so little? What do we need to understand?
What do we need to do?
EDUCATION SU MMIT
“The Education Summit is an
opportunity for the educators to
pause,take a step back,and reflect
on what’s happening in the classroom
and across other education settings.
All of us face enormous challenges
as we work to provide our students
with the tools they need to reach their
full potential.As professionals who
interact and teach children every day,
it is our messaging that must rise to
the top and take the lead in setting
the agenda on policies,classroom
activities and positively impacting a
student’s ability to learn.”
Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD
Executive Director, Catholic Partnership Schools
Kicking off the 2015 Education Summit was special guest Sister
Rosemarie Nassif from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.A School
Sister of Notre Dame, Sister Rosemarie Nassif oversees the planning,
development, implementation and evaluation of the Conrad N. Hilton
Foundation’s Catholic Sisters Initiative and its Catholic Education
Programs. Sister Rosemarie has a long career in education and helped
set the framework for this important discussion of education and how
children learn. Before joining the Foundation she was senior advisor
to the Assistant Secretary at the Department of Education where she
had lead responsibility for achieving President Obama’s 2020 College
Completion Goal and advanced a wide range of policies and issues
involving reform, improvement and innovation in higher education. She
served as president of two universities: Holy
Names in Oakland and Notre Dame of Maryland
in Baltimore among other many accomplished
roles. It was an honor to have such a strong and
knowledgeable voice in education help introduce
The Summit.
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Dr. Judith Nadell and Kirsten Hocker pose with Sister
Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD at the 2015 Education Summit.
Sister Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, of the
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

5. Following Sister Rosemarie’s opening
remarks were the Education Summit’s four
invited keynotes, which included:
Baruti Kafele, an internationally-renowned
education speaker. He works with hundreds of
schools and districts to assist them in addressing and
closing the “attitude gap” - the gap between those
students who have the will to strive for academic
excellence and those who do not. Baruti’s works dive
deep into motivating black males to achieve in school
and life and transforming the attitudes of at-risk
student populations.
Laurence Steinberg, PhD, one of the world’s
leading experts on adolescence and brain plasticity. In
his latest book,Age of Opportunity, Steinberg argues
that the brain remains “plastic,” or changeable, well
into one’s early 20s. His research challenges that
while brain development from ages 0-3 is important,
ages 12-25 may be just as important for shaping
the future of individuals and society. The adolescent
period of brain development is a second (and last)
chance, indicating a period of opportunity that
educators and parents can tap into and nurture.
Pedro Noguera, PhD, one of America’s most
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to the education system. Each year The Summit
attracts attendees from all levels of education
and youth services, bringing them together
for a daylong exploration of education.
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6. D R E A M S
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 a standing-room only
crowd of family members, community partners and
supporters came out in force to witness the creative
energy and talents of Partnership students.The 5th
Annual Dreams of our Children Event, an opportunity
to celebrate arts, leadership and excellence across
all five schools, took place throughout the galleries
and main stage of the Gordon Theater of Rutgers
University in Camden. Key performances for this
year included Puppetry featuring students from Holy
Name School; Orchestral pieces in partnership with
Symphony in C; Hand Bell Choir featuring students
from St.Anthony of Padua School; Doonya Indian
Dance featuring students from St. Cecilia School;
Inspirational Prose featuring students from Sacred
Heart School and; Latin Dance featuring students
from St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School.
5th Annual Dreams of Our Children Event: Student Art and Music Showcase
Dreams also included presentations of student
awards and high school scholarships to selected
students including the Excellence & Leadership
Award, awarded to one student from each of the
five schools; the Courage, Compassion & Confidence
Award awarded to one student Partnership-wide and
28 full or partial scholarships to local Catholic high
schools. Over 400 Partnership children participated in
this year’s Dreams event.
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Catholic Partnership Schools Courage, Compassion, &
Confidence Award recipient for the 2014-2015 school year is
GeneWhite.Gene exhibits all of the goodness,kindness,courage,
compassion,and understanding that any one person can.His
principal,Sister Alicia Perna,SSJ,describes him as“…one of the
happiest,most positive spirits who roams our school halls. He has
a heart of gold which he shares generously with all those he meets,
whether they are age 1 or 99.”
Over the years Gene has shown that he is willing and able in any
situation,and helps without expecting anything in return.He cares
about others and shares his talents willingly.Academically,he works
extra hard,as things do not easily come to him but he strives for
academic excellence and has achieved it.He is also involved in a
number of extra-curricular activities including:school plays,choir,
Dreams Event,Student Council,and various volunteer programs.
Our awardee has been a student at St.Cecilia School since
Kindergarten and is being raised in a single parent home.Due to
distance and his mom’s work,he lives with his grandparents during
the week so he can arrive to school every day and on time. He has
tackled the hurdles in his life with dignity and grace.In spite of them
or because of them he has become a compassionate,courageous
and confident young man.
It is because of these many positive traits that GeneWhite was
awarded the Catholic Partnership Schools Courage, Compassion,
& Confidence Award.

7. The Catholic Partnership Schools Courage, Compassion,
& Confidence Award is awarded to one student
throughout the Catholic Partnership Schools who
displays these three key characteristics as demonstrated
by his or her academic achievement, service to others,
and acts of courage, compassion, and confidence in
interactions with others and in pursuing his or her
dreams.The student recipient is one that other students
and faculty members recognize as a hard worker,
as someone who has overcome obstacles to pursue
excellence, and who leads by example.
Honoring What Makes Our Students Special
ership Schools Excellence & Leadership Award is awarded to oneThe Catholic Partne
the five Catholic Partnership Schools.This award is based on astudent in each of t
achievement, strong work ethic, and commitment to his or herstudent’s academic
dent who receives this award volunteers for leadership roles and iseducation.The stud
with school projects and activities.The recipient of the CPS Excellencemotivated to assist
ard is someone who goes above and beyond in their pursuit ofand Leadership Awa
e and demonstrates a true desire to pursue her or his dreams byacademic excellenc
ent education and encouraging other students to do so as well.obtaining an excelle
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:
Jenisica Perez - Holy Name School
Noreidi Ramos - St.Anthony of Padua School
Maladhevy Samol - St. Cecilia School
Laura Tran - Sacred Heart School
Robert Jimenez - St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School
Congratulations to our award winner:
Gene White, St. Cecilia School
Congratulations also go out to our nominees:
Tatiana Placencia, Holy Name School
Judith Okwamba, Sacred Heart School
Luis Vargas, St.Anthony of Padua School
Chidinma Chukwueke, St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School
2015 STUDENT AWARDS
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Principals from all 5 schools prepare
to present the student awards.
2015 CPS Scholarship Winners

8. Holy Name School
Jenisica Perez CCHS Langan-Nadell Scholar
Enizhia Laws PVI Domenica Scholar/ Holy Name Scholar
Pablo Rivera GCHS Domenica Scholar/ Holy Name Scholar
Israel Castelan GCHS Domenica Scholar/ Holy Name Scholar
Alexia Ortiz CCHS Holy Name Scholar
Walter Blanco PVI Holy Name Scholar
Sacred Heart School
Joseph Barr CCHS Langan-Nadell Scholar
Keyanna Watkins PVI Domenica Scholar
J’Naya Hernandez HCHS Saile Scholar
Ayana Tate GCHS Domenica Scholar
Yeily Betancourt CCHS Domenica Scholar
Laura Tran CCHS Domenica Scholar
Judith Okwamba CCHS Domenica Scholar
St. Anthony of Padua School
Ziani Sanchez CCHS Langan-Nadell Scholar
Noreidi Ramos PVI Domenica Scholar
Victor Velazquez CCHS Domenica Scholar
Luis Vargas CCHS Domenica Scholar
Marco Aboytes CRPHS Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Scholar
Hector Rodriguez GCHS Domenica Scholar
St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School
Erianny Reyes CCHS Langan-Nadell Scholar/McDermott Scholar
Randy Nunez HCHS Chic Sailes Scholar /McDermott Scholar
Ajmaani Majorga PVI Domenica Scholar/McDermott Scholar
Eliana Santana CCHS Domenica Scholar/1887 Scholar/McDermott Scholar
Tran Troung CCHS Domenica and Merit Scholar/McDermott Scholar
Dana Huong CCHS Domenica Scholar/McDermott Scholar
Siarah Freeland CCHS Saile Scholar/McDermott Scholar
Robert Jimenez SJP St. Joseph Prep Scholar/McDermott Scholar
St. Cecilia School
Maladevy Samol CCHS Langan-Nadell Scholar
Margherita Ciarrocca PVI Domenica Scholar
Nimmol Thach CCHS Domenica Scholar
Alani Robinson CRPHS Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Scholar
Schools Key: Camden Catholic High School (CCHS), Gloucester Catholic High School (GCHS), Paul
VI High School (PVI), Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School (CRPHS), St. Joseph Prep (SJP)
Additional School-Based Scholarships and Support:
Swim Mor Scholarship funded by the Bennetti
Family, Madden & Madden Law Offices, Camden
Catholic Alumni Award, Jayne Ann Washart,
Anne Koons, Fr. Jud Scholarship, Skaf Foundation,
Montini Scholarship, David Santoro Memorial
Scholarship, Jack D. Howard Scholarship, Joan M.
Perna-Weney Memorial Award, Caring Christian
Award, Robert DePetris Scholarship
C O M M U N I T Y S C H O L A R S
Mrs. Peggy Piperno of the Domenica Foundation poses with the 2015 Domenica Community Scholars. Holy Name Scholars and representatives from Holy Name
of Camden Ministries.
Saile ScholarsSt. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School graduate, Officer
Virginia Matias, poses with (l to r) Evelin Roman,
Coordinator, Graduate and Family Support; Sister
Karen Dietrich, Executive Director, Mr. John Langan,
Mrs. Peggy Piperno and Ms. Elena Piperno.
Mr. John Langan poses with recipients of the Langan-Nadell
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9. Congratulations to the 8th grade graduates.
Of the 2015 graduating class of 106 8th graders, 40 are receiving full or partial scholarships
to six top Catholic high schools for an estimated value of more than $585,000.
Good luck to the 2015 graduating 8th grade class, always remember your CPS roots.
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10. Cielymar Almonte SJS Camden Catholic University of the Arts (Partial Scholarship)
Cynthia Aguilar SJS Camden Catholic University of Scranton (Full Scholarship)
Rachel Barton SAS Camden Catholic Rowan University (Full Scholarship)
Elijah Hines SHS Paul VI Delaware Valley College (Academic/Athletic Scholarship)
Jennifer Luu SCS Camden Catholic Rutgers New Brunswick
Jalin Jackson HNS St. Joseph Prep Davidson College (Full Scholarship)
Yader Jimenez SJS St. Joseph Prep Fairfield University
Destiny Lopez HNS Camden Catholic Duquesne University, (Partial Scholarship)
Alexis Mack SCS Camden Catholic Kean University
Mohammed Monsarey SJS Camden Catholic Howard University
Leslie Mendez SJS Camden Catholic Rutgers New Brunswick
Tatiana Morales HNS Camden Catholic Camden County College
Frank Pan SHS Camden Catholic Rutgers New Brunswick
Genesis Roa HNS Camden Catholic LaSalle University (Full Scholarship)
Joshua Roman SAS Paul VI Cabrini University
John Rosario SJS Camden Catholic St. Joseph University (Full Scholarship)
Ambria Thomas SCS Camden Catholic Camden County College
Henry Tran SJS Camden Catholic Monmouth University
Will Walker SJS Camden Catholic The College of New Jersey (Full Scholarship)
Indonesia Young SHS Camden Catholic Temple University
Tian Zhu SHS Camden Catholic Rutgers New Brunswick
Outstanding High School Graduates
Catholic Partnership Schools have reached the moment in the history of the Partnership where we are
able see the fruits of our labor, as our former students graduate from high school and prepare to attend
college. It gives us great pleasure to be able to rejoice with these fine young men and women as they go
off in pursuit of their dreams and the next steps of their journey.
We are proud to say that all of our CPS graduates, who remain in Catholic high school for all four years,
go on to college. The 23 outstanding graduates include:
H I G H S C H O O L G R A D UAT E S
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John Rosario graduated from St.Joseph Pro-
Cathedral four years ago and graduated from
Camden Catholic High School in June of 2015.
He was accepted to every college to which he
applied,including:Providence College,Temple
University,The College of New Jersey,Rutgers
New Brunswick and Fairfield University.In the
fall of 2015,John will attend St.Joseph University
on a full academic Ignatius Scholarship totaling
$42,000 each year.
Outstanding High School Graduates

11. O U R R E S U LT S S AY I T A L L
We began the 2014-2015 school year knowing that the June 2014 8th grade graduates left us having scored two points above the
national norm average in language arts on the NWEA*.This same trend of growth continued throughout the year with the June 2015
8th grade graduates scoring once again above the national norm and demonstrating growth from the Fall to the Spring. Overall,
Catholic Partnership Schools 8th grade students score significantly higher than students in the Camden City School
District, the State of New Jersey and the Nation:
85% of Catholic Partnership School 8th grade students are proficient in reading
32% of Camden City School District 8th grade students are proficient in reading
47% of New Jersey 8th grade students are proficient in reading
36% of the Nation’s 8th grade students are proficient in reading
Our Five Schools At A Glance
90% Students eligible for free/reduced meals
96% Graduation rate for students remaining in Catholic Education (gr. 9-12)
96% Student Average Daily Attendance
14% Students who are English Language Learners (ELL)
15% Students who have an Individualized Service Plan
88% Teacher retention rate
$27,500 – Camden City School District
$18,000 – Charter Schools
$8,500 – Catholic Partnership Schools
Cost to Educate One Child PerYear
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85%
32%
47%
36%
Catholic Partnership Camden City New Jersey Nation
Schools
*The NWEA is a MAP (measure of academic
progress) test that compares CPS students
to tens of thousands of students from across
the country representing a cross section of
American students and providing a national
reference point.

12. SUMMER AT CPS
Did you know summertime is a busy time of the year for CPS? In addition to the other activities
that occur in the summer, such as facility improvements, hiring, recruitment and registration,
and new teacher orientation, Catholic Partnership Schools also hosts nearly 200 students
who participate in the one of many summer enrichment programs offered to our students. For
students, the learning process does not stop in May but continues all summer long.
Soaring through Summer
Soaring through Summer offers CPS students
a summer camp-type experience that supports
their academic success and character building,
while offering opportunities to engage in positive
and fun enrichment activities. Each week of the
program has a sub-theme that connects to the
over-arching summer theme. SOAR participants
maintain a schedule that includes reading and
writing and theme-based art, science and/or
technology activities. Students keep a summer
journal as part of their twice weekly computer
class and are able to print and keep the project at
the end of the summer. Each week also includes a
sports activity, field trip and guest presenter.
The Soaring through Summer participants’ results
were remarkable. Each student is measured in
Mathematics, Reading, and Language usage in
the spring and in the fall. In each area, Soaring
through Summer youth showed little to no summer
decline in each academic area, and in many cases,
there was significant growth. On average, students
gained 10 points on their fall tests compared to
their spring tests of the prior school year.
Volunteers Engaging Neighbors
(V.E.N.)
VEN is a school-based program developed in
response to the growing need to engage Spanish-
speaking families within the burgeoning Latino
community in our five schools. It is designed
to ensure academic success among Hispanic
students by reaching out to entire families
with intensive English language training and
the development of strategies to navigate the
transition to American life. It combines the efforts
of dedicated bi-lingual volunteers in small-groups
and mentoring activities to build trust with
school families and improve student performance
through improved communication among
students, teachers, and families.The overall goal
of VEN continues to be an increase in student
comprehension and achievement by improving
families’ command of the
English language and their
ability to support students at
home and at school.
Graduate and Family Summer
Support
The Family Graduate Support Program works
throughout the summer months to prepare
students and their families for the start of high
school, as well as support those who are heading
off to college.The transition between middle school
and high school is an important one.Through the
Graduate and Family Summer Support program
rising Freshmen learn life and study skills, while
also learning how to prepare for their new role as
a high school student.
Summer Blended Learning
The summer blended learning experience helps
to ensure student success. A combination of a
live teacher in the classroom, and a teacher who
instructs via the Acellus video system helps to
make this an effective learning
environment for the children
who may need additional
academic assistance over the
summer.
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13. On Saturday, February 28, 2015 hundreds of guests
gathered at PJ Whelihans in Cherry Hill, NJ for the
8th Annual James A. Gillespie Memorial Beef and Beer Benefit.
Proceeds from the Beef and Beer event support the general
operating needs of Catholic Partnership Schools as well as our
athletics programs, including intramural and traveling boys’
and girls’ basketball, baseball, and cross country. Co-
chairs for this year’s Beef and Beer Benefit were board
members Joe Del Duca and Judyann Gillespie McCarthy.
Words from our 2015 Dancing on the Stars Gala
Cocktail Party Honoree, Maureen Nulty.
“CPS not only stands for Catholic Partnership Schools
but I feel it also stands for caring,promise,and
strength…
Caring – about the 1,000 children in Camden who
attend our 5 Catholic schools.Caring people like the
teachers and administrators who devote their lives to
these children so they can have a chance at a better
life.They care.We applaud their commitment.
Promise – promising children opportunities to
grow through education.This can only be achieved
by keeping our 5 Catholic schools opened.Through
our continued financial support this can become
a reality and a beacon of hope for these children.
It takes $8,500 a year to educate one child at CPS;
an education that will help a child realize his or her
dream.
Strength – to keep on going through adversity.
Many of the children who attend a Partnership school
face poverty and crime each day.With your help
and support they will,through education,have the
strength and knowledge to overcome these obstacles
and become productive members of society.
CPS is a strong family and so are the children who
attend its schools.”
This year with lots of opportunities to gather together to support Catholic Partnership Schools. Several
special events were held this year including the James Gillespie Sr. Memorial Benefit Beef and Beer
and the Dancing on the Stars Gala Cocktail Party.
EVENTS
Dancing on the Stars Gala Cocktail Party
Over 200 people joined together at the invitation of hosts, Mark and Ann Baiada, for the 2nd Annu-
al Dancing on the Stars Gala Cocktail Party.This year’s special event was chaired by Laura Orfe and
honored Maureen Nulty for her exemplary dedication to the Catholic Partnership Schools mission.
Maureen received her honorary plaque as part of the event on Friday, March 27, 2015.
Following a cocktail reception and dinner, guests danced and bid on dozens of
high-end silent auction items.The evening also included a live professional Latin
dance performance followed by a dance lesson for attendees.
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Peggy Piperno, Ren Cicalese, Pepe Piperno
Maureen and John Fries
Honoree Maureen Nulty (in the teal) with her family
Stephanie Sanderson-Braem, CPS Governance Committee Member,
Dan Braem, Laura Orfe, Gala Chair and Michael Orfe, CPS Board Member
Joan Schlindwein, Mark and Ann Baiada,
Sister Karen Dietrich, Robert and Mary Ann Boccolini
James Gillespie Sr. Memorial
Benefit Beef and Beer
Co-Chairs Judyann Gillespie McCarthy and Joe Del Duca

14. $10,000-$24,999
Mark and Ann Baiada
William and Adele Duffy
KOCH Foundation
George and Mary Kremer Foundation
M&T Charitable Foundation
Rosanne Minke
Philadelphia Contributorship
Frank Randolph Robertson
$5,000-$9,999
Baxter Family Foundation
C. R. Bard Foundation
Reynold P. Cicalese and Anne D’Amico
Thomas Classick
EFM Foundation
Christine L. Healey
John C. and Gabrielle Hook
Investors Bank
Senator Joseph A. Maressa Fund
Merck Foundation
Megan Nicoletti Family Fund
Maureen Nulty
Pepe and Peg Piperno
Roma Bank Community Foundation
$1,000-$4,999
Anonymous
Robert and Roxanne Adinolfi
David R. and Jennifer M.Alleva
Archer & Greiner
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Beneficial Bank Foundation
Bisgaierhoff, LLC
Jerry and Anne Buckley
Camden County College
Campbell Soup Foundation
Del Duca Lewis, LLC
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Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program
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Sisters of Saint Joseph, Philadelphia
Fund for the Materially Poor
Kathleen M. Strott
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$250,000-$499,999
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12 Report to Community 2015

15. For nearly a century the five schools that form the network of Catholic
Partnership Schools have been a quiet presence in the City.Our schools
have served as a haven for the City’s Catholic community,building a solid
record of academic achievement,while also helping to shape the morals
and values of our City’s future leaders.
CLAIMING OUR PLACE
As the City’s educational landscape evolves we embrace these
changes as an opportunity to claim our place in the City as
a valuable school choice.In fact,the many practices used by
some of our neighboring schools have been the cornerstone of
Catholic education for years:strong academics,importance of
parents,self-discipline,and high expectations.
Despite alternatives in the area,enrollment across all five schools
have remained steady and consistent.What that says to us is that
there is definitely a place for Catholic schools in this City – that
despite other choices,our families are choosing a faith based
school.
Our schools offer a strong academic foundation but we also offer
what no other school in the City can offer – faith.
Britt and Catherine Starghill
Connor Strong & Buckelew
William Tambussi
St.Thomas More Women’s Club
Thomas and Catherine Ward
Nicholas John Zangara Memorial Fund
Thomas and Jacqueline Zemaitis
$250-$499
A2 Strategies
Mark and Megan Beach
Robert and Anne Boccolini
William and Clare Bohnett
Ann Dully Borowiec
Dan and Stephanie E. Sanderson-Braem
Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission
Richard and Ann Campbell
Evelyn and Anthony Carfagno
Charity Services Centers, PA
Stephen and Deborah Conroy
Peter, Janet, and Diane Cote
Bill and Debbie Cornelius
Joseph A. and Mindy Del Duca
Beth and John Delaney, Jr.
Philip Dunn
Brenda Lee Eutsler
Falco, Caruso & Leonard
Joe and Kathleen Falconi
Brian Fitzpatrick
Stephen and Kathleen Flannery
John and Maureen Fries
Ana I. Garcia
John A. and Christine F. Giunta
Tom and Megan Good
Celeste Greiner
Maryann Hajduk
Mark Hodges
Matthew J. Jakubowski
Francis X. Keeley
Michael and Rosemarie Keough
Jane Kielt
Harry Metzinger
Joseph Montgomery
Patrick J. and Frances C. Montgomery
George and Charlotte Orfe
Gerald and Peg Oyen
Mary Ozzimo
William Rough
Kathryn Ruggieri
Schmid Eleven Corporation
Joseph and Marybeth A. Suter
James Tarangelo
Robert P.Weber
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Beechwood Drilling Company
Wendy A. Digerolamo
John Dorsey
Joseph Fazio
Joseph Haas
Willie N. Heard
Bea L. Jackson
Nancy C. Jerome
Donal McCarthy
Patricia Phelan
Benjamin W. Perkins
James and Pat Riehman
Rick and Linda Scheflen
Eugene and Tammy Schiavo
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Gina Zegel

16. Volunteers
Individual Volunteers*
Avelina Alba
Grace Arney
Patricia Arnold
Laura Atkinson
Chris Baeckstrom
Ann Baiada
Nancy Baxter
Nicole Bergamesco
Thomas Bluesteen
Joseph Bouchard
Larry Brandley
Frank Browne
Jeffrey Browne
William Cain
Kevin Callahan
Chris Campbell
Eileen Caparaso
Joyous Carey
Marianne Carroll
Rose Ann Casey
Anthony Celhar
Deborah L. Celhar
Christina Chrzanowski
Elizabeth Ciervo
Gerald Claffie
Gary Connelly
Marsha Corbett
Connor Crawford
Dennis Crawford
Joseph Cristella
Dave Cuneo
Ellie Cuneo
Marcy Cuneo
Chris Del Duca
Joseph Del Duca
Kitty DelDuca
Mindy Del Duca
Carol Dick
George Dick
Juvil Espinola
Nancy Gage
John Gaile
Patricia Gali
Pedro Galar
John Garris
Martin Gille
Mary Gilliga
Carol Giorda
Gloria Giord
Barbara Gre
Michelle Gre
Matthew He
Zachary Hun
Michael Hur
Sandra Hurl
Reginald Hu
Josephine Ia
Allyse Ishino
Nancy Jerom
James Jimen
Beth Johnso
Patricia Kalata
Paul Kalata
Ann Kearney
Sheila Kearney
Lorraine C. Kennedy
Grace Kincaid
Tammy Kinney
Ann Koons
Michael Kulisek
Christian Kuphal
Valerie Labarr
Julia Lehman
Herb Liss
Amy Mallon
Sally Mangano
Mike Mangold
Msgr. Michael Mannion
Andrew Masone
Jerry Mauro
Judyann McCarthy
Thomas McCarville
Maureen Nulty
Adele Odegard
Linda Oliver-Perrier
Charlotte Orfe
George Orfe
Laura Orfe
Aimee Parks
Lily Payvandi
Harry Perales
Elena Piperno
Peggy Piperno
Kristin Prinn
Hamna Qureshi
LaMar Roberts
Gil Martin Rodriguez
Tiffany Rodgers
Madison Rogers
Nicolas Rompre
April Saul
Denise Serico
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Susan McGowan
Kathleen McNulty
Marcus Meara
Sandy Mejia
Karen Mestichelli
Karin Miranda
Daniel Mrazik
Linda Scheflen
Joan Schlindwein
Angelia Shaw
PARTNERS IN THE COMMUN I TY
Throughout the year Catholic Partnership Schools partner with
many different organizations and individuals.We believe in being
strong partners in the community and value those organizations and
individuals who choose CPS to volunteer their time and services.
Community Partners
Abrakadoodle,Alice Paul Institute, Camden Churches for Organized People, Campbell’s Soup, Cooper
University Medical Center, Diocese of Camden, Diocese of Camden Community Relations Office, Ed Snider
Youth Hockey, Greater South Jersey Chorus, Holy Name Ministries of Camden, Notre Dame Alumni, Perkins
Center for the Arts, Philadelphia Flyers, Rutgers Center for the Arts, Rutgers Center for Children and Childhoodtgers Center for Children and Childhood
Studies, Symphony in C,Townsend Press, NJ Association for Aquatic Sciiences,The Bridge, EAA Young Eagles
Barbara Silverman
Frances Skinner
Danielle Smith
Paul Smith
Andrew Staiti
Matthew Stanley
Anna Maria Southern
Cecelia A. Still-Williams
Terry Sweeney
Megan Suarez
Russell Tichian
Mark Timmerman
Carmela Tirotto
Paul Tirotto
Regina Tobin
Steven Todaro
Lorraine C.Tonzello
Helena Vieira
Ira Weissman
Gerald Williams
S d Y di hSandy Yagodich
Jacqueline Zemaitis
*Individual Volunteers include those involved in
direct, student-based activities, as well as event
planning committee members.
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Mother and son volunteers Kitty and Joe
Del Duca read to students at Holy Name
School. Joe is also a Board Member.

17. Corporate Employers
Beneficial Bank
Campbell’s Soup Hispanic Network
Susquehanna Bank
TD Bank
Civic, Community & Other Groups
AC Moore
Book Mates
Boy Scouts of Camden County
Girl Scouts of Camden County
Camden Children’s Garden
Camden County Police Department
DeSales Service Works
The Discovery Museum
Food Bank of South Jersey
Franciscan Volunteer Ministry
Holy Name Ministries of Camden
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
LUCY Outreach
Mobile Dental
North Camden Little League
Philadelphia Federal Bureau of Investigations
Romero Center Ministries
Rotary Clubs
South Jersey Eye Center
South Jersey Young Professionals Association
SSJ Mission Corps
Townsend Press
Urban Promise
University and Alumni Groups
Notre Dame Alumni Club of South Jersey
University of Notre Dame Summer Service
Learning Program & ND Ignite
Rutgers University Civic Scholars
Rutgers University Future Scholars
St. Joseph’s University
Parishes
CChrist the King
CChrist Our Light
SSt. Joseph Pro-Cathedral
St.Anthony of Padua
Sacred Heart
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
St.Vincent Pallotti
St. Joan of Arc
St. Joseph the Worker
Mary, Queen of All Saints
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Schools and Youth Groups
Bishop Eustace High School
Bishop Ireton High School
Camden Catholic High School**
Christ the King
Cristo Rey Philadelphia*
Gloucester Catholic High Schoool*
Guardian Angels School
Holy Cross Academy*
Mount Saint Joseph Academy
Paul VI High School*
Quixote Quest
Salesianum Academy
Saint Augustine Prep
St. Joseph’s Preparatory Schoolls*
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South Jersey Young Professionals Association hosted a
benefit for Catholic Partnership Schools.
Community Policing Partnership with the
Camden County Police Department - Local
Police Officers read to students at St.Anthony
of Padua School.
Heart Hugs with Cooper University Medical Center - The students in grades 6, 7 and 8 at St.Anthony of Padua
School presented handmade “Heart Hug” pillows to representatives of Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper
as part of a community outreach project.The pillows were given to hospitalized children at Cooper.
* provides tuition for CPS graduates

18. The Partnership, and its leadership, received several
awards and honors during the 2014-2015 school
year including:
SNJ Business People Impact Awards Winner
Recognized by the Community Foundation of SJ as
a Proven and Promising program
Executive Director Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD
was recognized with the Linda M. Dix Person of
Distinction recognition from the International
Society for Key Women Educators
Sacred Heart School Principal, Janet Williams, was
recognized as Principal of the Year for the Diocese of
Camden
Catholic Partnership Schools Board Chair, Christine
L. Healey, and the Healey Education Foundation,
received the Legacy of Giving Awards from the
Community Foundation of SJ
Orchestra: The CPS Orchestra boasted almost
100 children from all five of our schools during the
2014-2015 academic year. Each CPS school masters
a different family of instruments: Holy Name –
percussion, Sacred Heart and St. Cecilia’s -strings, St.
Anthony’s – brass, and St. Joe’s – woodwinds.The
Orchestra performed with Symphony in C at this year’s
Dreams of Our Children event.
MOMENTS OF CELEBRATI ON, ACCOMPLISHMENT
Choir: This year students from all five Catholic
schools in Camden joined together to celebrate
the Christmas season, spread joy and share their
gifts of song. Catholic Partnership Schools sang
Christmas carols at Gallery Eleven One & The
Victor Lofts in Camden.The Choir also performed
several songs, including Defying Gravity and We
Are Called, at this year’s Dreams of Our Children
event.
Aviation: The Catholic Partnership Schools
Aviation Adventure Club provides 6th-8th grade
students with a safe, academic enrichment
experience via learning about aviation.This year
the Aviation Club went on a field trip to the
Atlantic City Airport and Coast Guard and also
had a visit from the Dr. Eugene J. Richardson, Jr.
an original member of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Boat Building: In collaboration with Urban
Promise’s BoatWorks Program, six students from
the 6th, 7th and 8th grades from Holy Name
School worked together to build a 15-foot
Merrimack canoe.At the end of the year, they
joined students from other builds at a “launching
of the fleet” on the Cooper River.
This year proved to be the year of regional awards and recognition,championship-
level extracurricular activities and buzz-worthy excitement.The 2014-2015 academic
year was filled with many moments of celebration,accomplishment and success.
Here we share a few of our proudest moments.
Executive Director, Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD receiving
the Linda M. Dix Person of Distinction’ recognition from the
International Society for Key Women Educators.
Pictured are officers Roxanne Adinolfi and Charlotte Orfe.
Catholic Partnership Schools was a SNJ
Business People Impact Awards Winner.
Congratulations to Sacred Heart School
Principal, Janet Williams, on receiving the
Diocese of Camden, Principal of the Year award.
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19. Statement of Financial Position
June 30, 2014 (audited)
ASSETS
Cash and Equivalents $1,674,379
Tuition receivable, net of allowance $35,281
Other current assets $521,154
Current assets $2,230,814
Property and Equipment, net $145,936
Other Assets $63,396
Total Assets $2,440,146
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Total Current Liabilites $580,622
Net Assets
Unrestricted $1,489,524
Temporarily Restricted $370,000
Total Net Assets $1,859,524
Total liabilities and net assets $2,440,146
Statement of Activities
June 30, 2014 (audited)
REVENUE AND SUPPORT
Grants and donations $3,066,161
Diocese of Camden contributions $666,200*
Tuition and fees $2,279,315**
Other income $111,815
Total revenue and support $6,123,491
EXPENSES
Program services $5,666,336
Management and general $649,682
Fundraising $185,566
Total expenses $6,501,584
Change in net assets ($378,093)
Net assets, beginning of fiscal year $2,237,617
Net assets, end of fiscal year $1,859,524
AND SUCCESS
Robotics: The CamdeNerdz benefited from
a new team mentor this year.The Robotics
program has been in existence since the
inception of Catholic Partnership Schools.The
team is made up of 10 CPS students from 6th-
8th grade. Students participated in competitions
and robotics demonstrations this year.
Athletics: Catholic Partnership Schools
recognize the value of extracurricular athletic
programs and the positive effect they have
on the lives of Camden’s children.Athletic
programs promote cooperation, teamwork,
good sportsmanship and responsibility among
students.This year CPS students participated in
boys and girls traveling varsity basketball teams,
boys and girls traveling junior varsity basketball
teams, boys baseball and boys and girls cross
country. CPS’ dedicated, league-based athletics
program sets us apart from the other elementary
schools in our community.This year the 2014-
2015 junior varsity boys basketball team had
a winning season and were named Division
Champions.
FINANCIALS
EXPENSES
Program services $5,666,336
Management and general $649,682
Fundraising $185,566
REVENUE AND SUPPORT
Grants and donations $3,066,161
Diocese of Camden contributions $666,200*
Tuition and fees $2,279,315
Other income $111,815
* includes in kind rent ** includes government funds for breakfast, lunch and snack program

20. Holy Name | Sacred Heart | Saint Anthony of Padua | Saint Cecilia | Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral
808 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey 08102
856.338.0966 | catholicpartnershipschools.org
We Believe That...
Excellent Catholic schools provide an environment that nourishes the spirits and souls of children in a way that can sustain them
for a lifetime.
The neighborhood school is an anchor of security for children, families and communities.
Education is a transformative power that can positively change children’s lives and give them hope and a future of possibility. It is
the most critical factor in breaking the cycle of poverty.
Our children need places and people upon whom they can depend for safety, strength, and support.
It is an obligation of schools to ensure mastery of core, foundational skills in reading and mathematics.
Curriculum and instruction must be purposefully designed, student-centered, and individualized to assure that each child achieves.
Teachers must be professional educators – trained, experienced, and committed not only to the children they serve but to the
evolving craft of teaching.
We have a responsibility to provide an excellent education that prepares the children with the skills they need for success in
rigorous high schools so that they can have the choice of college and a profession or trade.
Our ministry to children includes empowering their families to value education’s significance. By sharing with them a vision for the
future, we create a community that provides the consistency, love, and nurturance needed for children to grow into fine adults.
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Catholic Partnership Schools Staff
Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD
Executive Director
Keith A. Lampman
Director of Development
Linda Arceo, MA
Director of Grants and Communications
Glenna M. Harkins, MSOD
Director of Programs
Joyce E. Miller, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Beverly Arthur, MIS
Executive Assistant
Samantha Mitchell-Hope, MPA
Development Associate
Sister Sharon McCarthy, SSJ, M Ed
Instructional Coach
Evelin Roman
Coordinator of Graduate & Family Support Programs
Sister Clarisa Vazquez, SSJ, MA
Coordinator of Family Support Programs
Abaigeal Doherty
Athletics,Afterschool & Summer Program Coordinator
Emilia Twomey
Partnership-Wide Program Coordinator
Schools and Principals:
Holy Name School
Principal: Patricia Quinter
Sacred Heart School
Principal: Janet Williams
St.Anthony of Padua School
Principal: Mary Burke, Ed D
St. Cecilia School
Principal: Sister Alicia Perna, SSJ
St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School
Principal: Frances Montgomery