Father Anthony Cekada, R.I.P.
When I first called St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church in 2006, I could not possibly have imagined the beginning of a relationship that would not only deeply impact my life, but the lives...
When I first called St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church in 2006, I could not possibly have imagined the beginning of a relationship that would not only deeply impact my life, but the lives...
Many of us in the developed world have keenly felt the economic effects of lockdown on our communities, but in all likelihood those effects have been muted in comparison to what our Nigerian brethren...
Harvard Magazine recently published the article, “The Risks of Homeschooling” by Erin O’Donnell (May-June 2020), which is essentially just O’Donnell’s repackaging of some of the opinions on homeschooling of Elizabeth Bartholet, the latter being the...
Almost a lifetime ago now, it seems, I hosted a St. David’s Day (St. David is the patron saint of Wales) meal at my home. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon, and the member...
In the last couple weeks I have found myself in the blessed position of still having access to sacraments, albeit in somewhat furtive conditions, but sacraments nevertheless. Only some weeks prior many of us...
Our modern world has been very, very naughty, and now we find ourselves grounded, sent to stand in the corner, isolated, six feet away from everyone else lest we find ourselves “six feet under”...
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who donated to listen to our Christmas Carols we produced as a fundraiser for Father Eldracher. Father Eldracher is currently pastor of Mary Help of Christians chapel...
The Men of the Melbourne Mission are releasing originally recorded Christmas carols featuring Vincent Eldracher! Bearing Gifts for the Melbourne Mission contains traditional Christmas carols performed, recorded, and produced by Catholic artists. Add some...
I was on an extended road trip this summer in the US and happened to be headed towards St. Gertrude the Great at the time of the Young Adult Gathering, known popularly as the...
One of the things that we have lost in modern times is the proper habit of caring for our clergy. Indeed, we often hear appeals from our clergy for this or that project when...