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Please join us in welcoming to the SJFS team Shirley Yaich! Shirley joins us after working in ministry of the Church, and was drawn to the firm by its mission to serve Catholic schools and leaders across the country. Learn more about Shirley below:   Where are you from, and where did you go toContinue reading “New Hire Announcement: Shirley Yaich”

Today we mourn the loss, and celebrate the life, of Retired San Jose Bishop Patrick Joseph McGrath. What sticks out most to us at St. Joseph Financial Services is how Bishop McGrath was a strong supporter of Catholic education. He established a number of programs to help strengthen Catholic schools, including a scholarship program andContinue reading “Remembering Bishop Patrick McGrath”

Join us in welcoming the newest SJFS Client Advisor, Matthew Keller! Before SJFS, Matthew served as a missionary with FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, serving students in his role on campus. Get to know Matthew below, and welcome to the team! Where are you from, and where did you go to college?  IContinue reading “New Hire Announcement: Client Advisor Matthew Keller”

As many of you know, SJFS CEO Jonathan Boulos recently began teaching at the University of Notre Dame as an Adjunct Assistant teaching professor. We wanted to learn more about his new position, and his time as a professor – so we went straight to the source! Hear from Jonathan below, and learn more about hisContinue reading “SJFS CEO Jonathan Boulos Adds New Role at Notre Dame as Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor – Department of Accountancy”

It is no secret to anyone reading this – inflation has run rampant this year across the United States. As salaries climb higher, and costs of materials and software increase seemingly week to week, administrators are left in a limbo of higher costs and higher tuition. This paradigm of costs and funding leave officials atContinue reading “Setting Tuition After a Year of Inflation: Combatting Rising Costs and Setting Your 2024 Budget”

We are happy to announce the most recent hire at St Joseph Financial Services, Kim Kelly! Kim joins our Diocesan Support Staff as our Payroll Product Manager, where she will work to ensure that our clients have the access and expertise needed to streamline payroll operations for their team. Read below to learn more aboutContinue reading “New Hire Announcement: Payroll Product Manager Kim Kelly”

We are happy to announce the most recent hire at St Joseph Financial Services, Doug Erla! Doug joins our leadership team as the Chief of Staff, where he will work to ensure that the team at SJFS is able to best work towards our goal of streamlining the back offices of Catholic institutions. Read belowContinue reading “New Hire Announcement: Chief of Staff, Doug Erla!”

Take some time to get to know the newest member of the St JFS team, summer intern Kevin Lawrence! Where are you from, and where did you go to college?  I am originally from Elmhurst, IL which is in the western suburbs of Chicago. I am a rising Junior at the University of Notre Dame. Continue reading “Employee Spotlight: Kevin Lawrence”

This imbalance between need and resources leads to the pivotal question – how does your institution make tuition assistance an effective tool without devaluing the education your school(s) provide?

Employee Spotlight: Shannon McDonough