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The sound of music
The halls of Holy Cross School here reverberated with applause the afternoon of April 29 in appreciation of the performance of three bands, a bell choir, a chorale group, and numerous individual and small group pieces.
Column: Mothers find God in the life of their family
In my early years as a mother, the “sacred in the ordinary” opened a new way of thinking for me.
Column: Melts in your mouth, not in your soul
Over 30 adolescents gather in St. Patrick's cafeteria for their weekly catechism class.
Column: Future deacon hears the call to serve
Well, the date of ordination for the first class of permanent deacons for the archdiocese has been set.
Column: John’s Gospel critical to our understanding of Trinity
The excitement of a sporting event can whip up fans into a frenzy. Tempers can flare. A game can erupt in violence. A riot can break out.
Column: Sometimes you get more than you bargained for
Life is precious. Don't waste precious time with drama.
A work of heart
St. Joseph parishioner Cathy Miller hasn’t taken a shower in several years; neither have her four daughters. The shower stopped working back in 2003.
Getting to know you
To build their new monastery, the Little Sisters of the Lamb are social networking the old-fashioned way: They meet people.
Column: Given an ‘antidote to death,’ wouldn’t you take it?
In the last three months, I visited each of our Catholic high schools to lead a Holy Hour of eucharistic adoration.