Our dear Sister Mary Christin Alfieri went home to God the morning of June 7. We hold her, her family, her Sisters, and the St. Helen School and Parish community in our prayer. May Sister know the joy of being in God’s presence, face to face. She celebrates her Ruby Jubilee in heaven! Eternal rest [...]
Our dear Sister Mary Verne entered into the eternal embrace of our good and gracious God about 3:45 a.m. June 4. May Sister know peace and joy as she beholds her God face to face. The wake will be on Sunday, June 9, from 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. with the wake service at 7:00 [...]
Since coming to St. John Neumann Church in Strongsville, Ohio, as Pastoral Associate in 1992, I have witnessed much growth in the parish and in ministry. St. John’s is a vibrant parish centered in prayer and the Eucharist. Then, the parish was approx. 2600 families and a lot fewer parish commissions. Today it is 4,000 [...]
This Friday, June 7, is the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion is a centuries old tradition in the Catholic Church, but I confess: I have had a hard time with it. One reason is because many of the illustrations of the Sacred Heart show a “wimpy” Jesus. (This is my personal [...]
Heavenly Father, On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the example of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with [...]
It has been my joy to minister for twelve years with our SND Associates. Associates are lay women and men who desire to live out the charism, spirituality, and mission of our congregation in their own lives. At this point, I am both a co-director of the Associates with Sr. Mary John Paul Bobak and [...]
Sisters of Notre Dame witness daily to God's goodness and provident care.
