His Eminence Cardinal Edwin F. O’BrienFifty years of blessings:Today marks a joyous celebration as we honor the anniversary of our much-loved Archbishop Emeritus, who was ordained to the priesthood on this date (May 29) in 1965. Father Edwin Frederick O’Brien was just 26 years old when he was ordainedRead More
Image: encouraging wordsNote: I gave this speech at Mass during our Ministry Weekend at St. Joan of Arc Church in Aberdeen to encourage others to find their God-given gifts and share them with our parish.You can do the same at your parish.---“Our St. Joan of Arc parish motto is “JesusRead More
I had both of the little boys with me when I stopped by St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen on the Friday morning of the spring concert. I needed to hang some of the beautiful posters my 4th and 7th grade students made to celebrate each of the “American Bandstand” songs thatRead More
Lately I have been thinking about why I blog.I write to reflect. I write to remember. I write to connect.I also write because I love words. Words help me make sense of the many thoughts I have swirling through my mind. Words bring order to the mostly wonderful chaos ofRead More