Homecoming is right around the corner on Poplar & Gulf

September 13, 2023 | Issue #40

Alumni Spotlight

Amy (Ashyk) Ladwig '76

Amy Ladwig remains as enthusiastic about Elyria Catholic High School now as when she graduated in 1976. "I just love EC. I had such a great time in high school, making lifelong friendships, and ultimately EC prepared me for success at Miami of Ohio, my career, and in life," Ladwig explained. During a recent trip to California, EC President, Annie Heidersbach, and Director of Philanthropy and Engagement, Garen Distelhorst, spent a delightful evening with Amy near her home in Laguna Niguel.

Coming Events

Founders’ Giving Day

Your support of the Panther Fund enables Elyria Catholic, the only Catholic high school in Lorain County, to provide the most affordable and transformational Catholic education in the Diocese of Cleveland. Because of you, students receive an experience that is distinctly Elyria Catholic.

Click HERE to make your contribution that will help every student, every day, every way!

Alumni Band - Sept. 29, 2023

Join the Alumni Band for Homecoming on September 29. Fill out the Google form if you are interested.

Become a Panther

Future Panthers and their families are invited to our Fall Open House on October 22, 2023. Those 8th graders who are interested in enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to REGISTER soon for the High School Placement Test on either October 14 or November 4.

Get Involved

Gala Committee

Interested in joining the Gala committee? We would love to have you! Please complete the form HERE. We look forward to welcoming community members to the annual Evening for Excellence on Friday, April 19, 2024! Any questions can be directed to Landyn Gerace '13, Alumni Engagement & Event Coordinator at gerace@elyriacatholic.com.

We Welcomed a New Panther

Father Deo

Elyria Catholic recently welcomed Fr. Deogratias Ruwaainenyi (Fr. Deo) as our new chaplain. Fr. Deo was appointed by Bishop Malesic earlier this month to serve at EC this school year and to provide a priestly presence to students and staff. He will be here on Thursday mornings, starting with Mass in the Our Lady of Grace Chapel before school at 7:30 am. He will remain in the school for several hours to hear confessions, meet with students, and visit classrooms. Fr. Deo celebrated our opening liturgy on August 30, where he commissioned 17 new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. He currently serves as the Parochial Vicar for the Avon Catholic Community, which includes both Holy Trinity and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception parishes. Prior to that, he served for many years as chaplain at Fairview Hospital. We are happy to welcome Fr. Deo to the Panther Family!

Alumni Gatherings

Young Alumni Retreat

Elyria Catholic looks forward to welcoming back alumni from the classes 2017-2023. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Panthers on the Road Again

Panther Tour 2023-2024

President Annie Heidersbach and Director of Philanthropy & Engagement Garen Distelhorst are hitting the road this school year. If you are interested in meeting with them while they are in your area, please email Garen at distelhorst@elyriacatholic.com.

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