Three hundred and fifty patrons of Catholic education gathered recently for the third annual Gaudeamus dinner and recognition celebration hosted by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF).
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To all corners of the earth
When Jesus told his disciples to go out and preach the good news, he likely did not have a keyboard, computer screen and mouse in mind.
Putting a priority on marriage
When the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Marriage and Family Life met here, they were a little like Moses and the wandering Israelites: They knew where they were headed — but they didn’t have a map.
Column: Archbishop takes a page out of Mother Teresa’s book
Last week, I shared some reflections inspired by the book “Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light,” a commentary on some of the previously unpublished writings of the saint of Calcutta.
Like a rock
There was a time at St. Patrick Parish, in rural Atchison County, when half the parish didn’t speak to the other.
Column: Purgatory: Not our final destination, but desirable just the same
"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of thy mercy.”
Column: As we seek the Lord, he is seeking us
In "Moby Dick," Captain Ahab chases after the great white whale across the seven seas.
Column: When in trouble, lean on them
Sometimes as I'm walking, I wonder if they wonder what I’m doing.
Column: Invisible no longer: Exploring immigration through film
In a few weeks we will be celebrating that great time of the year that we call Thanksgiving.
The fantastic 4
In a pivotal scene in the movie "Hoosiers," Gene Hackman's character, Coach Normal Dale, tells his players what competition is really about.