What is SEA inc?
Does it have charity status?
Sapientia Education Association
Sapientia is Latin for "wisdom".
It is the 501.3(c) used for Bp. Zendejas school, church, etc.
You have to pick a name like this, and yes it's going to have "Inc." as part of the deal. It's fundamental to starting a 501.3(c) charitable
not for profit organization.
No, it doesn't mean he's a corporation, mercenary, lives and breathes money, or any of that nonsense. It means he's prudent, well-grounded, and thinking of the good of his flock:
The Traditional Catholic faithful usually aren't millionaires, and the tax burden weighs quite heavily on some families. The ability to deduct one's tithes and charitable donations from their taxes is quite important for some, and is quite legitimate and understandable.
I'll tell you what: setting up a charitable organization is not "fun" like flying all over the country and saying Mass for different groups. It's more like tedious homework. I applaud Bp. Z for taking the trouble to set up infrastructure like this. It's important for growth, the good of the flock, etc.
Bp. Z is a good administrator and pastor; his prudence and diligence (among other virtues) is why he makes a good bishop.
Matthew