REGINA CAELI ACADEMY - 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA - Yelp Restaurants Home Services Auto Services Regina Caeli Academy 1 review Unclaimed Private Schools Edit Write a review Add photo Photos & videos Add photo Location & Hours 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd Norcross, GA 30071 Get directions Edit business info Recommended Reviews Beckman, who founded the homeschool hybrid Regina Caeli Academy in 2003, sent a letter to the members of Regina Caeli at the end of last week acknowledging a terrible lapse in judgment with a personal relationship. Multiple sources confirmed the relationship was with Jim Graham. I felt like I had encountered the devil himself in that confessional. We all know that. Regina Coeli Academy is a private, Catholic school located in ABINGTON, PA. Kari Beckman, Rich Beckman, Jim Graham, Nicole Juba, and Regina Caeli and Vertitatis Splendors communications offices have not responded to our repeated calls for comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Tell me more about this. Regina Caeli Academy is a unique, affordable, 2-day per week hybrid homeschooling program in the classical education tradition. We want to assure our Viculus families that the mission of Veritatis Spendor will continue without interruption, and that if anything, this shows just how important the work of this community really is. Sercely had another reason besides her financial concerns for leaving Regina Caeli, once they announced their affiliation with Veritatis Splendor. 323: We are an Epiphany people are we are going to bed, No knives out after the death of Benedict, Whats for supper? Yes, the assigned seats and assigned conversations at lunch. I work as a tutor. Beckman and Graham are both married. I responded to one in jest then kept readingI regret adding fuel to the dumpster fire. If you ever been a family with serious marriage concerns, you know the headspace to cook and clean is not there. A priest even told me I should let him kill me-after all, he said, Jesus did die on the cross! Thanks Mrs. Wolfgang! The Catholic Church is infiltrated with hypocrites (aka Pope Francis and many liberal bishops). It is important to reflect on Regina Caeli's academic and spiritual model. My wife and I homeschooled our children, but it was my wife who did the major effort. The true victims are the members of RCA who have been under her thumb for so many years, and I pray that they find peace and healing from their experiences in what can only be described as a cult. Simcha breeds division amongst Catholics and that is not of God. Strickland has the Faith. Simcha, I am sorry this did not come sooner, but honestly, I was not in an emotional place to make good decisions.. People dont understand that sometimes divorce is necessary. RCA checked every category. in 2003, sent a letter to the members of Regina Caeli at the end of last week acknowledging a terrible lapse in judgment with a personal relationship. Multiple sources confirmed the relationship was with Jim Graham. Dear Parent who really *thinks* they knowUm, shes absolutely 1000% correct. Let us pray Just like Regnum Christi and the Legionnaires of Christ prior to the death of Fr. Christ is merciful & HE alone is our Savior!! Is Ms. Fischer going to update her article and FB release with the new information from this mornings email? It is important to reflect on Regina Caeli's academic and spiritual model. RCA is constructed as a liberal education. The humans might break down good but I stay a faithful Catholic because I trust in God not man. And thank you, Simcha and Damien, for bringing this to light. And boy, dont ever disagree with her . I hope I make a difference. I have never heard of this writer until this article so I definitely am not a devotee to her journalism. 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.. I feel like I just read an Intouch Magazine article filled with the latest gossip and slander. Ours did, as well as all the other corporate mandates. God will make it clear. Mailing Address: Information Redacted . 1565 Holcomb Bridge Road. Im praying for the children and families hit by the full impact of this true scandal, including the Beckmans young and grown children. I had just filed for a restraining order, too, my husband was threatening the caseworkers and was expressing extreme hate toward me and my oldest daughter for what he viewed as us betraying him. Apparently, the sexual ethics of one family was so critical to the culture of the organization, but the fact that the executive director is sleeping with a board member is something that can just be chalked up to spiritual attack, said one former RCA family who had a position in national leadership. Sercely is referring to the fact that, in the proposed village, there will live a community of priests who are not subject to transfers or re-assignments, according to the Veritatis Splendor case statement. The letter-writer alleged, Mrs. The changes theyve announced are making some parents consider coming back to Regina Caeli. There is a near obsession with, Who have you talked to about this? If youre mad, talk to that person. What sort of trauma has happened to you to make you SO obsessed with Kari Beckham and her family? Shortly before she stepped down, the Board of Directors received an anonymous letter alleging Beckman had carried on an illicit sexual relationship with Graham. He is the patron saint of the impossible for so many reasons. All of the RCA stuff sounds eerily similar. He had been talking to my husband, though, I think. Hours Mon-Fri: REGINA CAELI is a non-profit 501(c) (3) religious organization. It has 97 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. Two days a week are spent at the resource center, and the remaining three days are taught in the home with plans that are already prepared for the home lessons. Protected: Ill See Myself Out, Episode 62: Episodic! According to the letter from the board, Faber has been named the new interim board president. Regina Caeli is a private, independent University-Style Hybrid academy operating in the Catholic tradition. One of the first things we were told was that if we have *any* problem with the school, we should not spread gossip or even talk to our coworkers about anything negative regarding RCA. Also, did the school really crackdown on tank tops (in Texas!)? Take a second to support simchajfisher on Patreon! Moreover, Regina Caeli Academies toot their horns as being accredited and approved by NISAC. I had even offered to find another family to take our place that same school year and our only response was speak to my attorney. Beckman and Graham are both married. Re this: But yeahId want a protocol for that situation to be made crystal clear before I donated so much as a penny. The individual families were amazing but the administration was extremely toxic. At least anonymous up there doesnt have to worry about being waterboarded in Guantanamo Ba- I mean Veritatis Splendor. Scandals are bad enough without sloppy journalism making them unnecessarily worse. 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. Protected: Podcast #19: Parking meters, mixed greens, and other UNBEARABLE SCOURGES. Beckman reminded prospective buyers that, while the lots are selling quickly, there is no need to build right away after purchasing one, and that lots may be purchased for primary or vacation/retreat homes.. Liked it? The priests associated with this project are NOT Oratorians. We literally do hold ourselves to a higher standard. Protected: Podcast 3dunno: Even Wilder Turkey! I used to be one of those women, btw, until I realized that because of me, many souls were going to go to hell. Persecution for Beckman and her marks was defined as having to live around people who think were wrong, which is rather far from Red Martyrdom. Texas Right to Life is the organization that launched prolifewhistleblower.com, the tipline website that lets people report abortions in hopes of collecting a $10,000 bounty under the controversial new Texas Heartbeat Act (SB8), and Jim Graham has been instrumental in the Texas pro-life movements hard shift toward the right. Abington, PA | Opened 2003. I couldnt stop blaming myself in the beginning, though, because thats what he always did. More than one source has expressed concern that their emails to us may be monitored. John is there any American Catholic conspiracy theory in which you dont indulge? Additionally, the Beckman family is suffering tremendously through this, and although Kari has brought this on through her sin, her children and husband dont need you adding salt to the wound. How did you get ahold of the deposition transcripts? I am sorry you werent released from your prison when your mother with NPD passed. I hope that the company continues to improve its interior corporate culture and hope that no evidence of financial misdeeds come out. Texas Right to Life is the organization that launched, , the tipline website that lets people report abortions in hopes of collecting a $10,000 bounty under the controversial new Texas Heartbeat Act (SB8), and, who appears in a fundraising video for Veritatis Splendor along with Beckman. Parents design and buy their own Christian curriculum. I send you love and strength. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. 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 know because a lot of educated, concerned, and loving parents were able to pool together their resources and skillsets and provide a beautiful community as a fall out from a McCatholic Experience Franchise The beauty of RCA is its community of Catholic families, and this can be accomplished by the community aside from the fundraising and fees that seemingly go nowhere tangibly noticed. Protected: Podcast 36: She googled THIS on a Friday night and what she saw made her lose her mind! The adultery, while salacious, isnt the real scandal here. Because thats how dedicated they are. As a first principle, this is good. v. RCA, USDC Eastern Mich 2016. My oldest daughter was confirmed last week. Your articles sources and former RCA parents are YOU and maybe a few of your friends. *Bishop* Strickland. Our classical curriculum insists that the purpose of education is to cultivate a mind pursuant of truth and includes robust coursework in reading, writing, Latin, mathematics, music, debate, and the visual arts. In one of the depositions, a lawyer for the plaintiffs asks the deposed if they asked families in interviews what kind of contraception they used, which the deposed denied. Families trust has been betrayed. Supposedly. Kari is human and we would all do well to extend her some charity. By using Google Pay, you will provide your name, e-mail and address. 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 wish you the best. Praying for all individuals in this situation. that would also mean he would have to open up an investigation into himself and his affairs and getting favors for women he was sleeping with. unbelievable, said one Regina Caeli Academy parent and former tutor. One of the special gifts and particular insidiousness of the organization is perpetual growth, whereby (not dissimilar to an MLM) new people are brought in, sold on the vision and who are innocent to the perils. Mr. Beckman has stepped down, RCA is now completely separate from VS, and the board is now seeking nominations from RCA families for new board members. , has been Executive Director of Texas Right to Life, which was founded by his father, since 1994. The Beckmans were very involved with Regnum Christi and the Legionaries at one time. The real scandal is the ongoing abuse that has been revealed now that the abusers reputation has been tarnished by adultery. The financials were always sketchy and she controlled everything in each center, right down to how you set up the classroom. All that being said, the concept of RCA was great and there were great families involved. Amen. Furthermore, the ranch house where the Beckmans lived is nothing close to a luxury home. She is a narcissist. Also some of the claims are not fully backed up yet our faith is not about people but about God. Thank you for your interest in Regina Caeli Academy! A lot fewer girls would experience rapes, and unwed pregnancies if taught their value in the eyes of God. 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. I would say I feel hurt and betrayed but even without this revelation I felt this way about RCA. 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 The letter also informs participants of the donor referenced in the RCA board letter. If I were her, claiming to be a journalist, writing this article, I would only feel comfortable saying that having seen evidence of a payout to the plaintiffs. Help me fund this site and get access to my and my husbands occasional podcast and other perks. (Im an RN myself, but currently not working in the field due to homeschooling my son.) Kari Beckman was going to build Veritatis Splendor, a village of Catholic true believers in the heart of Texas. 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? Most people have been supportive, though. Hey kids, mom broke one of the ten commandments so people are bringing us food.. R. Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia. A lot of the un-catechized people commenting here also have an issue with virtue. He has a lot of other problems hes caused himself. I do not know how long the shorts you walk around in are, but seriously a tank top? V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. Beckman said she immediately sought forgiveness through the sacrament of confession, and then, months later, confessed to her husband. I live in walking distance of the RCA in Atlanta. It sounds like Sercerly was poorly catechized and has not learned anything about growing in virtue. As a student I only encountered part of this culture, but I could see the effects it had on the adults in my life and how it hurt them. I would also like the anonymous source to make themselves know! Proudly created with Wix.com. I understand wanting to protect our kids from an increasingly secular and often demonic society, but it seems to me like the line between protective and cultish was crossed. Were those put on Regina Caeli rewards cards, or Mrs. Beckmans personal rewards cards? Hours Mon-Fri: REGINA CAELI is a non-profit 501(c) (3) religious organization. Whats for supper? It resonates with me because I had an experience with a priest in confession at St. Patricks Cathedral in NYC a few years ago who implied that I should be homeless rather than to pursue the only option for housing that I could think of that I could afford, called me a slut, accused me of confessing sins I wasnt sorry for, refused me absolution, and said that Id have to live without the sacraments. It is a very manipulative environment, and Im just sorry for the good families who are affected by this. It is more like a nice suburban tract home. Regina Caeli Academy is a hybrid homeschool resource center in the Catholic tradition offering academic and extra curricular classes for homeschoolers. Too busy processing trauma, self-inflicted and otherwise. Its publicly available information. The administration openly bragged about the time she confiscated an iPad that a kid brought to school it was his dads work iPad, but RCA kept it for the year. But its not merely a matter of spiritual hypocrisy that distresses this and other Regina Caeli families. Parents flocked to Regina Caeli in part because it emphasizes the development of personal virtues and traditional values like chastity and self-control. Only an utter fool would trust Stricklands governance, honesty, or competence at this point. It was years ago, but Im still angry about the fallout. Honestly as a former member I am not at all surprised that it came to this. The tour was the end of it for a lot of reasons, but the intense cult-like behavior of the adults was the most of it. I think the idea of what theyre doing is great, but I see and hear so much about how bad and micromanaging the administration is (even with Beckman out). . Im all about transparency and the truth but not running peoples name through the mud along with spitting on it! The curriculum is solid. Regina Caeli families were, however, offered the opportunity to buy land at Veritatis Splendor. 2. through the formation of the will to desire what is good, true, and beautiful. REGINA CAELI is an independent, University-Style Hybrid academy operating in the Catholic. . Eastvale, CA 92880-8828 . Protected: Ill See Myself Out, Episode 62: Episodic! I sincerely thank you. I have C-PTSD, and that is the result of narcissistic abuse, whoever is her therapist is getting paid to tell her what she wants to hear so that she will keep paying him/her. Further, I know at least half the parent-teachers personally theyre good people, a couple of them saintly. Thank you, truly, for all of this information. She bullied my mom so intensely my mom had to quit mid year. This project was her ideasame as the giant catholic conference they all hosted to raise funds. Following the great intellectual tradition of the classical liberal arts, Regina Caeli curriculum utilizes a classical methodology that rests on the concept of the Trivium, Latin for the three ways of learning: grammar, logic and rhetoric which correspond to a students naturally maturing mind. Vol. Hate the sin but love the sinner. Vol. OTOH, the main argument in favor of pulling out NOW is the risk of the abusive atmosphere of corporate filtering down to the teachers, who will take it out on my kids. There was a waiting list that year and so I knew we were not taking away from the financial stability of the school. How did you verify if anything has been built on the land in TX yet? If you have any questions during your discernment, please do not hesitate to reach out! Regina Caeli Academy is an accredited PK-12 Classical homeschool hybrid academy for Catholic families, located in cities across the US. 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