ST. EDWARD SCHOOL CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SPECIAL BENEFIT AND PERFORMANCE OF LATE NITE CATECHISM

St. Edward School proudly announces its biggest annual fundraiser celebrating its 60th anniversary featuring a performance of the international hit comedy, Late Nite Catechism. The benefit event will take place on April 5, 2008 at Corona’s newly renovated Historic Civic Center located at 815 West Sixth Street in Corona. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a cocktail reception, music, raffles and silent auction followed by the live show at 7:30 PM. Proceeds for this event will benefit the students of St. Edward School as well as go toward school improvements. The planning committee for this event is actively seeking donations of cash and/or auction items. Tickets will be sold in advance and are $75.00 for premium seats and $60 for deluxe seats. Please direct questions about tickets and/or donations to St. Edward School (951) 737-2530.

Late Nite Catechism is a hilarious interactive comedy by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan. Created as part catechism class, part improv, this hysterical show is perfect for any Catholic, non-practicing Catholic, ex-Catholic, Catholic under consideration, or even Catholic by association. It has been described as “uproarious interactive theatre” (The New York Times), “a marvelous portrayal of the Nun with Attitude” (Orange County Register), “Don Rickles in a habit” (Los Angeles Times), and “a laugh-filled evening cutting across all faiths…first-rate, a blend of John Wayne drill sergeant and Julie Andrews singing her way through the Alps.” (Hollywood Reporter)

Founded in 1947, St. Edward School is located in the inner circle of Corona at 500 South Merrill Street and draws families of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds from Corona and surrounding areas. The school is dedicated to academic excellence, reinforcing a sense of social concern and encouraging a life balanced by social and physical activities.