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Burnford, secretary for education for the Archdiocese of Washington, also serves as the interim president for the National Catholic Educational Association.
He has extensive knowledge and experience working with the NCEA, having served on its board for the 2014-15 academic school year and as a member for over a decade. His speech, “Why I Send My Kids to Catholic School,” is expected to be enlightening and inspirational.
As secretary for Education for the Archdiocese of Washington, Burnford manages the superintendent of Catholic Schools, director for catechesis and 22 professional staff members. He is responsible for the oversight of Catholic education, including executive leadership of a system of 94 Catholic schools and 139 parish religious education programs serving more than 50,000 students and 30,000 adults. His experience and expertise spans all levels of education and administration, from classroom to boardroom.
Some of the highlights of Burnford’s two-decade career in the archdiocese include, developing and implementing new policies for Catholic schools that involve strengthening Catholic identity, establishing regional school agreements and designing protocols for school viability planning. He’s worked with Cardinal Donald Wuerl to increase tuition assistance to $5.8 million for students, and most recently, was involved in planning and celebrating the visit of Pope Francis in Washington, D.C.
Before breakfast, which will take place in University Commons, a tour of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit will take place followed by Mass. The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, appointed in 2013 by Pope Francis as bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, will be the celebrant for the 9 a.m. Mass. Tickets for the event are $35 each or $300 for a table of 10. To purchase tickets, visit www.sacredheart.edu/CAPP2016 for more information or to register.
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