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Catholic Recruiting Solutions helps Catholic schools, dioceses, religious communities, nonprofit foundations, and social ministries identify exceptional leaders who strengthen mission, culture, and long-term vitality. We partner with institutions navigating transition, growth, or renewal—conducting high-touch, mission-centered searches that prioritize Catholic identity, governance understanding, and cultural alignment.
From boardrooms to classrooms, ACELA shows up where Catholic leadership matters most. Leaders nationwide trust us to guide pivotal moments in Catholic education and ministry. Their reflections reveal how our work advances mission, strengthens institutions, and inspires transformative leadership.
"Mike Furey leads with sharp intuition, strategic clarity, and deep integrity. I trust him—and ACELA—completely."
"Mike and Steven guided me through pivotal discernment and now inspire me to join ACELA, contributing my leadership to its mission."
"ACELA leads with clarity, compassion, and uncommon attentiveness—especially when serving under-resourced Catholic schools and communities."
"Mike’s professionalism and strategic insight delivered strong leaders who met the evolving needs of Catholic school communities."
"Katie, Mike, Steven and their team brought strategic clarity, mission-driven insight, and governance support that continues to transform our board and school community."
"Mike Furey’s experience, personalized engagements, and heart for service make him a blessing to Catholic education."
"Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph & Capuchin Soup Kitchen (Detroit, MI)."
"Stephen’s steady counsel, in partnership with our board, helped guide a pivotal season of leadership and mission renewal."
"No other firm, at any price, matches Mike’s relational depth, strategic clarity, and mission-driven stewardship."
"A Mother Seton Award winner and lifelong servant of Catholic education, Steven Virgadamo unites mission, leadership, and strategy—guiding Catholic schools toward faithful, sustainable, mission-driven vitality."
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Our search framework is built on listening, discernment, and deep partnership. We take time to understand each institution’s mission, culture, governance, and community expectations, ensuring every search is grounded in clarity, trust, and shared purpose.
Catholic Recruiting Solutions is a strategic initiative powered by ACELA Solutions—national experts in Catholic executive search, leadership development, organizational assessments, and mission-centered governance.
