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Director Announced for Christ Central Camp
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March 10, 2023Bishop David Toups is pleased to announce that Jeffery Penning has been named director of Christ Central Camp. Penning began in this position on March 6.
Penning is a native of Southeast Texas and attended St. Mary School, Orange, St. Anne School, Beaumont and graduated from Msgr. Kelly Catholic High School. He graduated from Texas State University, where he was active in a Catholic fraternity, with a degree in business management and an emphasis in human relations.
He said he is looking forward to helping and encouraging the next generation of Southeast Texans.
“This is an opportunity to give back to the community that raised me,” Penning said.
As a teen Penning worked the diocesan Summer Camp as a counselor. He is excited to now be the director of Christ Central Camp.
The diocesan Summer Camp in July will be the first camp activity. Also in July will be the dedication of Blessed Carlos Acutis Chapel and an open house to celebrate the 40th years of Summer Camp and the opening of Christ Central Camp.
