PODCAST: Network of Religious Communities and Covid-19
Here’s a Podcast on the CoronaVirus Pandemic and the response of communities in Western NY that I did with the Rev. Stan Bratton and the Network of Religious Communities.
Video: Hearts Broken in Vanceburg
Here’s our video from our alternative break at Glenmary in Vanceburg, KY. I thought it would be appropriate since it talks of broken hearts—in a good way. The trip renewed…
Thanksgivings Past and Present
I’m finishing up some work today and Ripley the dog came to visit my office at St. Joe’s. She nuzzled up and slobbered on my computer (she just drank water)…
What Does Home Mean to You?
So I’m beginning a third year here in Buffalo and it’s taken some time but Buffalo is starting to feel more and more like “Home.” I wouldn’t say that it’s…
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Catholics and World Events
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What the Jesuits Have Meant to Me
As many know I attended Fordham for both undergraduate and grad school. I was always very impressed by the Jesuits and they helped me form an adult faith that I…
Haiti’s Only Earthquake Engineer
As we think about some of the huge tragic events of the past few years, events that will have lasting traumatic effects on this generation of college students, Haiti’s earthquake…
The Idea of a University
I’m at the Frank J. Lewis Institute which is for first-time campus ministers (I’m giving the Thursday keynote on technology) at DeSales University just outside of Allentown. Last night we…
Buffalo’s Bishop Turns 75
Bishop Edward Kmiec, turns 75 today, and he’s required to submit hisresignation to the Pope with the turning of this page. In the past year of being here I’ve gotten…
Am I Enough?
As many know, I’ve been discerning whether I should become a deacon or not this year. The “19th Annotation Retreat” I participated in was very central in helping me think…
Oh Dorothy, You’re Not in NYC Anymore When…
There are ducks wandering in the mall parking lot….