Don Bosco Cristo Rey HS Volunteer Killed

 

A 23-year-old upstate New York native who moved to Washington, DC to volunteer for an organization that helps high school students was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in the nation’s capital last week, police and loved ones said.

Recent college graduate Ryan Realbuto was fatally shot Thursday around 10 p.m. when an armed suspect demanded money as he and two friends walked home from a youth gathering at a church, according to family.

The victim hailed from the village of Pittsford, a Rochester suburb, and was a 2023 graduate of St. Bonaventure University. He had been in DC for six months and was working with the Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps.

He volunteered at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School, based in Maryland, where he helped at-risk students in a work-study program, his family said.

To read the full story, go to THE NY POST

Pro-Abortionist as President of Don Bosco Rey High School

 Today, Nov. 29th, pro-abortionist Mark Shriver takes over as the President of Don Bosco Christo Rey High School in Takoma Park, MD.

Now, it isn't as though he is some unknown person, who happens to support abortion.  He is very well know.  He was a Maryland State Delegate from 1995 to 2003.  Ran against US Rep. Connie Morella of the 8th Congressional District.  (Think I got the district number correct.)

In 2011, I reported that he was in on the White Mass Honorary Committee.  If you don't know, the White Mass is held for those with disabilities.   

Now, Don Bosco Christo Rey High School is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Washington.  In fact, the Catholic Standard regularly touts and promotes the school.   

So the question is "Why?"  My guess is that in part, he has name recognition and would probably be able to generate big bucks for the school. 

The story about him taking over as President of the school, was reported in the Bethesda Beat. 

Catholic Standard Update (January 10, 2019)

It has been a very long time, since I did a review of the Catholic Standard, the bi-weekly English newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington.  I have been wanted to do this for a while, but things get in the way.

So, here is my review of the January 10th edition:

• There is a name change to the Cardinal's Appeal.  I was correct that there would be a name change and partially right about the name.   It is now known as the Annual Appeal of the Archdiocese of Washington.   
• Regarding the Annual Appeal, according to the story on Page 3, we must remember that it is not about a particular person or institution.  Yet, for the past umpteen years, we had either Cardinals McCarrick or Wuerl gracing almost every photo in relation to the appeal.  (Note: Don't give.)
• There are no photos of Cardinal Wuerl.
• Cardinal Wuerl is mentioned as the principal celebrant of the Pro-Life Mass.  This of course changed in a few days before.  
• The Financial Report for FY2017-2018 is presented.  I wanted to point out two things that I noticed.    
• The pension fund is underfunded by $27million. 
• The Archdiocese spends $6million on Catholic Education, but an additional $26million on Catholic Educational Organizations.
• Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School gets $5.9million from the Archdiocese.  This explains why the Standard seems to give a great deal of press coverage to this school.  In addition, I did not remember hearing anything when the school was being set up, that the Archdiocese would be contributing to it.

 

A Catholic School Help Save a Young Man

The National Examiner (washingtonexaminer.com) has the story of how Don Bosco Christo Rey High School helped one young man (among many) stay focused, out of trouble and on his way to college.

Another fine example of what Catholic education is all about.

To read all about it, click here.

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Catholics in the News...

So, when I got home from work the other day, I found a copy of the local newspaper, the Gazette.

As I read through it, there were I found out that Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School (People's Republic of Takoma Park) was honored by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the youth of the community.

In addition, Christina M. Byrne, MSW (Director of Professional Standards) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington DC was honored as part of the Leadership Montgomery Class of '09. Although I am not certain of what one does to be recognized as part of this, I offer her my congratulations.