The Foundation Visits with the Winner of Both the 2024 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.

Famed trainer Kenny McPeek tells his story from the beginning, from

curious young boy to Owner/Operator of McPeek Racing.

Learn about how he became only the fourth trainer in history

to win both the Oaks and the Derby in the same year!

Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”

This podcast will feature Father Mike Tobin, Pastor of St. Rita and St. Luke Parishes and the Archdiocesan Vicar for Hispanic Ministry, and Rich Lechleiter, President of the Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville. 

The primary focus of the conversation is to focus on our Church in South Louisville and the growing importance of the Hispanic Ministry across the Archdiocese.

Jay Lilly, bourbon enthusiast and industry expert joins us to discuss the Nation's best bourbon raffle. 

Major League Pitcher Brandon Pfaadt joins Foundation President Rich Lechleiter to talk about his exciting career journey!!

Learn how Brandon’s family, his Catholic faith and his Catholic education all came together to inspire him to greatness.

Remember, for all our young Catholic school students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”

Father Nate Wills, the recent keynote speaker at the 34th annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni dinner event in Louisville, joins Foundation President Rich Lechleiter to talk about the transformative works of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education.

 Learn how groups of recent Notre Dame graduates are sent across the country each year to teach in underserved Catholic schools and communities.

 Remember, for all our young students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”

This podcast will feature Amy Fears, the new Principal at Saint Raphael School, along with Catholic Education Foundation President Rich Lechleiter. 

The primary focus of the conversation is the many ways that Catholic schools foster academic excellence, particularly through the use of standardized periodic testing (MAP Testing) of students as a tool to measuring progress in learning.

How Catholic Education Has Forever Changed a Young Man’s Life.

Please Join Foundation President Rich Lechleiter and Saint Xavier

Senior Angelo Centeno as They Talk About Today’s Catholic School Journey.

Learn about how this experience has transformed Angelo’s life

and sent him in a bold and exciting new direction!!

Remember, for all our young students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”

There are Many Different Ways that You Can Help the Catholic Education Foundation Grow its Mission!

Foundation President Rich Lechleiter talks to Kelly Taylor, Co-Founder of

Lexington-based Trek Advancement

Learn about how you and your family can help the Foundation expand

its impact through various tax-advantaged charitable giving options

Remember, for all our young students and their families, “The Answer is Yes!”

The Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville and the CSAA – Together Transforming Young Lives Forever!!

Foundation President Rich Lechleiter joins Rick Arnold,
Executive Director of the Catholic Schools Athletic Association.

Learn about how the Foundation and CSAA are partnering to make
the Catholic school experience even better for all our young students and their families.

At the CSAA, “Everybody Plays!”
And at the Catholic Education Foundation, “The Answer is Yes!”

This podcast will feature Sarah Weatherwax, the Executive Director of Louisville’s Community Catholic Center, along with Catholic Education Foundation President Rich Lechleiter. The primary focus of the conversation is the mission of the Community Catholic Center and its unique partnership with the Catholic Education Foundation.