An Atheist, Former Navy Pilot Opens a Catholic School After Finding His Faith | EWTN News Nightly

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He was an atheist, a former Navy fighter pilot, and now is the founder of a Catholic school. Lieutenant Commander Ali Ghaffari is the founder of Divine Mercy Academy in Pasadena, Maryland just outside Annapolis. The Catholic school opened its doors in 2019. Enrollment is currently at 90 students. Ghaffari who flew the F18 and served in Iraq and Afghanistan says it was love for his kids and his faith that lead him to open the school. Lieutenant Commander Ghaffari joins to share what brought him to the Church and what propelled him to start a Catholic school. The hallmark of Divine Mercy Academy is the classical model of education. Ghaffari explains what that is and how it set Divine Mercy apart from other Catholic schools. The school is also a technology free school. They are swimming against the tide with that one. Ghaffari talks to us about that decision and what the benefits are of going this route. The stats show that the average age kids lose or leave their faith is around 12 years of age. Ghaffari discusses why he thinks that is and how Divine Mercy Academy will combat this trend. EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf

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