By Emily Shull Did you know that the age of Confirmation is set by the bishop in each diocese? It can be set any time from the “age of reason” (seven) though high school. You may have been confirmed at a different age than your kids or have had a family member from another diocese […]
Parish Town Halls
Good to be Home
By Fr. Mike, O.P. Hello everyone, my name is Fr. Mike Ford, O.P., and I’ll be your new associate pastor. It is good to be home. Or, almost home that is. You see, I am from the St. Louis area — Florissant, Missouri, actually. So, Mizzou is about as close as I can get to […]
Created with Equal Dignity
By Tess Vrbin Xernona Clayton’s office suite is packed from floor to ceiling with colorful artwork, and her conference room offers a stellar view of the Atlanta skyline. But we weren’t there to see the sights. We were there to learn. The Newman Center’s spring break pilgrimage was a series of learning experiences as we […]
Sunday Columns
Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad
By Fr. Rich, O.P. As we enter the Liturgy of the Word at the Easter vigil, appropriately, the opening is Genesis, Chapter 1, verse 1: In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters. […]
Parish Town Halls
Starting with the Parish Survey this past December, the parish staff have been working on a strategic plan for the parish for the next 3-5 years. We are now at the point where we would like to share the progress and gather input from all parishioners — both students and residents — on the goals […]