Investing in UB’s Campus Ministry
We had a great fund raising evening last night at St Joseph’s University parish for the UB South Campus Ministry. The evening was a tasting event that included wine, beer,…
Today’s Headlines will suggest Jihad but should they scream War Trauma?
After reading about the tragic shooting at Ft. Hood yesterday, I couldn’t help but react with sadness and frustration at another random act of violence in our country. CBS News…
Presbyterians Embrace Dog Ministry
I told y’all this was a good idea. National Headlines and a gracious parish… From MSNBC LOS ANGELES – When the Rev. Tom Eggebeen took over as interim pastor at…
In the Driver’s Seat
So I’ve started to “re-learn” how to drive this week. I took Sr. Jeremy’s (my colleague and the Pastoral Associate at St Joseph’s University Parish where I now work full…
And congrats to Fr Jim Martin on…
I have been remiss in mentioning that Fr James Martin, SJ celebrated taking his final vows as a Jesuit on All Saints Day–how appropriate for the author of My Life…
Welcoming the Hopeful All Souls
Death can be truly frightening even to those of us who are faithful. Today, on the Feast of All Souls I particularly remember my friend Patrick who I had the…
Archbishop Dolan: Anti Catholicism Alive and Well…
…at the NY Times and other places: Archbishop Tim Dolan’s blog details instances of Anti-Catholic bias especially in the media. The following article was submitted in a slightly shorter form…
Your Favorite Saint…
Since it is all Saints Day I started to reflect on my favorite saints today and Fran from the Parish Blog of St Edwards had asked the same question of…
An Interview with the Exorcist
My old boss, Fr Dave Dwyer, CSP, did this interview on The Catholic Channel on Sirius with Fr. Gary Thomas, the exorcist for the Diocese of San Jose. He has…