Columbus

About Us

ACE Advocates for Catholic Schools is a national movement uniting Catholic school supporters under a common mission: to foster greater commitment to, support of, and innovation for Catholic schools. We invite the participation of all who love Catholic schools, from teachers and administrators, to parents and alumni, lawyers and business professionals, the clergy and religious--creators of the American Catholic school system. Learn more about ACE Advocates at the national web site. 

The Columbus ACE Advocates group was established in 2008. Our mission is to support Catholic schools in the Diocese of Columbus, promote community among our members, and nuture our Catholic faith. We meet for mass, adoration, and fellowship and support the Diocese in planning events such as the new Service Learning Celebration. We hope you'll join us!

Regional Leadership Team 

Regional Chair: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Jessica is an Education Resource Specialist at The Ohio State University. 

Communications: Jeni Carpenter
Jeni teaches second grade at St. James the Less school.  

Communications: Brogan Ryan

Financial Coordinator: Staci Pangle
Staci teaches middle school language arts at St. Mary School. 

RLT Member: Hillary Simpson 
Hillary teaches English at Dublin  

RLT Member: Betsy Rafferty 
Betsy teaches math at Bishop Hartley High School.  

Contact us at ace.advocates.columbus@gmail.com.
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2011-2012 Events

September 28, 2011: Fall Kickoff Dinner

October 9, 2011: Mass and Brunch
St. Joseph Cathedral
212 E. Broad Street
Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Brunch to follow Mass
Cap City Diner
1299 Olentangy River Road

November 16, 2011: Hesburgh Lecture
Fr. Ron Nuzzi 
Who Will Save Catholic Schools?
co-sponsored with Notre Dame Club of Columbus
Location and time TBD

November 20, 2011: Mass and Brunch
St. Francis of Assisi
386 Buttles Avenue
Mass at 11 a.m.

Brunch to follow
Location TBD 

December 14, 2011: Adoration and Fellowship
Location and time TBD

February 5, 2012: Mass and Brunch
Holy Rosary and St. John
648 S. Ohio Avenue
Mass at 9:30 a.m.

Brunch to follow
Location TBD

March 11, 2012: Religious Book Club

April 2012: Service Learning Celebration
with Diocese of Columbus
Ohio Dominican University
Details to follow

May 6, 2012: Mass and Brunch
St. Mary (German Village)
684 S. Third Street
Mass at 11 a.m.

Brunch to follow
Location TBD

May 2012: Year End Dinner
Details to follow