By Fr. Rich, O.P. As we continue to come to terms with a new reality in our Church, the time has come to move from contemplation to action. There is available to us a process whereby we can move into that phase. It is grounded in an encyclical written by Saint John XXIII: Mater et […]
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Journey to Reconciliation and Change
By Fr. Rich, O.P. My heart is broken. It is broken for anyone abused by people they had been taught to trust. As a Catholic, every time the “Church” has her brokenness exposed, I am heartbroken. The toll in human pain and anguish is truly beyond calculation. I also have hope. “I believe in the […]
A Liturgical Ministry Retreat
All liturgical ministers are warmly invited and encouraged to attend a retreat on Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MPR. The focus of the retreat will be on the beauty of the liturgy and will include thoughts by Fr. Reginald, breakout sessions for each ministry, prayer experiences, and a luncheon. […]
Freshmen — A Retreat just for You!
All incoming freshmen are invited to “Ignite,” the Freshman Overnight Retreat, which will be held at the Newman Center beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 7 with dinner and ending on Saturday, September 8 by noon. Cost is $15, but don’t let money get in the way of you attending! Full and partial scholarships […]
We are an Intentional, Faith-Filled Community
By Fr. Rich, O.P. I’ve been privileged to be a part of the pastoral teams who have “geared up” to welcome students back to the challenges and joys of higher education for 14 years. And each time, the “gearing up” was accompanied by the sighs of our resident parishioners; sighs of chagrin, sighs of anticipation. […]
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