Monthly Archives: February 2013

Pax et bonum, Pope Benedict

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

I am taking a moment to write this post at 1:57 local time, Feb. 28, just a few minutes before Pope Benedict officially renounces the role of Holy Father. The beautiful bells of Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart … Continue reading →

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GK Chesterton on Education

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

It was a treat to welcome Dale Ahlquist, the president of the American Chesterton Society, to South Bend last week. I’ve met him in person a few times, including a visit to the ACS annual national conference in Minneapolis several … Continue reading →

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“Rekindle the Fire” — Sparks from Kelly & Burke-Sivers

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

Yesterday’s “Rekindle the Fire” conference for Catholic men, sponsored by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is going to stay in my mind and heart for a long time to come. The speakers offered energizing and informative insights about where … Continue reading →

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New Evangelization, Schools, and Souls

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Bill Schmitt

The New Evangelization is something all Catholic communicators will want to learn more about and ponder more deeply. It was my pleasure to attend a Men’s Prayer Breakfast at South Bend’s Little Flower Parish this weekend, where Bishop Kevin Rhoades … Continue reading →

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