Cristo Rey Jesuit founding leaders, Fr. John Foley, S.J., Sr. Judy Murphy, OSB, and Preston Kendall, reflect on how the school was started in Pilsen 25 years ago, and the dream that became a reality for so many students to come.

Moderated by Antonio Ortiz, President, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Aired: January 21, 2021

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A panel of DE&I experts discuss the need for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, and what they and their companies are doing to drive DE&I for the Chicago landscape - including current students and alumni of Cristo Rey.

Panelists:

• Adriana Robles '12, Accenture
• Steve Flores, Winston & Strawn
• Karina Sanchez, Grant Thornton
• Richie Hands, Lamar Johnson Collaborative
• Letticia Flores Poole, BMO Harris

Moderated by Hilda Carrasco '14

Aired: February 18, 2021

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In honor of Women's History Month, these women of faith discuss the intersectionality of (and boundaries between) personal and professional life, women's leadership in the Church and vocations, faith formation in young people, and the ways scriptural interpretations shape women's self-image, among other challenging topics.

Panelists: 

• Luz Eugenia Alvarez, MDiv, Associate Director of Instituto Pastoral,
  University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary
• Donna Carroll, EdD, Former President, Dominican University
• Beth Franzosa, MA, Religious Studies Teacher, Brebeuf Jesuit 
• Sr. Barbara Reid, OP, PhD, President, Catholic Theological Union

Moderated by Pat Garrity, MEd, Former Principal, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Aired: March 18, 2021

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The Ignatian tradition, “en todo amar y servir (in all things to love and serve)” has been a guiding principle for Cristo Rey since it’s founding. For 25 years, the spirit of service has built Cristo Rey into a strong institution. In honor of National Volunteer Month, April’s Cristero Chat focuses on Ignatian Volunteerism. Our panelists speak to their motivations to serve others as volunteers and how the impact of service has inspired our community.

Panelists: 

• Miguel Blancarte, Jr. '05, Director of COVID-19 Response and
  Community Outreach, Esperanza Health Centers
• Joan Brennan, School Psychologist and Ignatian Volunteer Corps Member, Cristo Rey
• Lizbeth Delgado '16, Cristo Rey Jesuit Faculty; Former Cristo Rey Jesuit Volunteer
• G.R. Kearney, President, Acme Finishing Company; Partner, Stacker Holdings; Author, More Than A Dream: The Cristo Rey Story; Former Cristo Rey Jesuit Volunteer

Moderated by Br. Matt Wooters, SJ

Aired April 15, 2021

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Panelists explore the outcomes of Cristo Rey's unique model, current Latinx college trends, and the Latinx experience in higher education as it looks today.

Panelists:

• Reuben L. Burnley, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
  Dominican University
• Tanya Cabrera, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Inclusion University of Illinois at Chicago
• Elsa Camargo, PhD '02, Assistant Professor of Higher Education
  University of Arkansas
• Yasamin Mahallaty, Assistant Director, Georgetown Scholars
  Program, Georgetown University
• Bianca Piaz, Associate Director of College Initiatives, Cristo Rey Network

Moderated by Reina Garcia '07, Director of College Counseling, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Aired: May 20, 2021

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Cristo Rey is in the unique position of faith formation for a biliterate, bicultural student body, and thus has launched a Hispanic Ministry Collaborative to integrate the Church, the richness of the Latinx culture and pastoral accompaniment into a comprehensive ministry program. Our panelists will speak to their studies on and personal experiences with Hispanic Ministry, including its roots in Chicago and how Cristo Rey students live their religious and cultural heritage.

Panelists:

• Juan Miguel Alvarez, Master of Divinity Student, University of Notre Dame, and former Cristo Rey Jesuit High School religion teacher
• Rocio Juarez '10, Service Coordinator, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
• Gustavo Rodriguez '98, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, Diocese of Austin
• Sr. Dominga Zapata, Society of the Helpers of the Holy Souls; Co-Founder, National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry (NCCHM)

Moderated by Maria Luevano-Salazar '02, Director of Mission, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Aired September 16, 2021

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Since April 2021, these Chicago-based, nationally recognized artists worked with our students to create murals at Cristo Rey that help to tell the story of Cristo Rey and bring the visual arts to life for our students. We will hear about their artistic process and how their work can inspire our community and Latino culture, and much more.

Panelists:

• Sam Kirk
• Mauricio Ramirez

Moderated by Gabriel Becerra '17

Aired: October 21, 2021

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Cristo Rey Jesuit shares our story of gratitude at the close of its 25th anniversary year. The narrative built together virtually since January 2021 has woven a story of strength, creativity, ingenuity, grace, and empowerment and we could think of no better way than to let the story unfold through the voices of those who represent so many pieces of our collective community. You have helped to make the mission and spirit of Cristo Rey Jesuit a reality, and we are grateful.

Aired: November 18, 2021

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