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Third Sunday of Lent – March 8, 2015
Readings: Exodus 20: 1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Cor. 1: 22-25; John 2: 13-25 “Welcome Sinners!” proclaimed the banner over the entrance to Saint Martin’s Church in Washington, DC — a challenging but nonetheless comforting message — we are loved sinners! The challenge for many...
In Memoriam: Sister Damian Marie McKeever, SC
"Throughout all of her years in ministry and community life, Sister Damian was known for her kindness, her patience, and her deep concern for the people she served." Sister Damian Marie McKeever (Mary Agnes) was born in New York City on July 1, 1928, one...
Historic Catholic Climate Lenten Fast To Be Held in 45 Countries
The Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM) announced on February 16 that more than 45 countries will take part in a 40-day Lenten fast for climate justice, from Ash Wednesday, February 18, to March 28. Participants in the Lenten fast are praying for unity on climate...
Reflections: Ash Wednesday and First Sunday of Lent 2015
Each year the Church gifts us with forty days of Lent, followed by fifty days of Easter. During this quarter of the Church year we have the opportunity to enter into the Paschal Mystery as fully as possible. Our everyday lives are filled with times of suffering and...
CMSV To Host Ash Wednesday Evening Event
The College of Mount Saint Vincent is sponsoring Let’s Meet There: Putting Faith in Action on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015. The program will be held in the President’s Reception Room at 6:30 pm. Please see the attached flyer. The College of Mount Saint Vincent...
YCL: Sister Jean Flannelly, SC
We invited Sister Jean Flannelly, SC, to reflect on the question, “What does it mean to you to be a Sister of Charity?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-TrN9uDtf8 Sister Jean is the Executive Director for Mission at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. She earned...
In Memoriam: Sister Margaret Taylor, SC
"She touched the lives of thousands of students, parents and teachers with her patience, concern and example." Sister Margaret Taylor (Sister Edwin Regina) was born on May 12, 1931 in Mount Vernon, New York, one of two daughters and two sons of Edward and...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Jude Watson, SC
"The children and their parents found her to be an understanding and kind teacher, devoted to helping them learn and always strive to do their best." Click to view eulogy delivered by Ms. Josephine Tortorella, Assistant Principal, Our Lady Star of the Sea...
Executive Action Immigration Information and Assistance
On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced executive actions to address problems in our immigration system including an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the creation of the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability...
In Memoriam: Sister Marguerite Mahony, SC
"... [I had] “a real connection with both my students and their families.” Sister Marguerite Mahony (Sister Angelita Maria) was born on January 19, 1928 on Staten Island, one of three daughters and three sons of Edward and Marguerite Doyle Mahony....