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ACE Teachers singing joyfully during Lessons and Carols at December Retreat 2025

I Can't Wait

“We wait because there’s a promise. There’s a presupposition of something more worth waiting for.” “But I want it now!” is a sentence heard throughout the country this time of...

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From left to right: Kristen, Ashley, Marcello, Grace, Clayton, and Catherine in front of the Cleveland sign at Lake Eerie

Swimming with Gratitude

“Come on in, the water’s great!” I shout as I splash around in the choppy lake quite conveniently located only two minutes from our convent. “No really, it’s way warmer...

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ACE San Jose community at a San Jose Sharks game

Chomp Chomp! Chomp Chomp!

One recent Thursday evening I found myself surrounded by people imitating sharks and cheering as bodies slammed against plastic walls. My community had decided to venture out to a San...

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Cup of Joe: The Laetare Medal

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss the significance of Laetare Sunday on campus and the prestigious Laetare Medal award.

ACE Chicago Community left to right: Alex Alatriste, Uku Urb, Mary Rozembajgier, and Mike Hanisch

Troll Bogeys

In the chapter titled, “Halloween,” in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the three characters known by fans around the world now as “The Golden Trio” were not yet friends...

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Cup of Joe: What Would You Take?

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill consider the deeper meaning of an important item in each of their lives.

ACE Teachers before ACE Marathon in Atlanta

One Step at a Time

What do distance running, teaching, and discipleship have in common? Hills. Lots of hills. Energy was high going into ACE race weekend—an opportunity to race and see some of the...

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Champions Culture Corner

You’re welcome to judge me, but I’m gonna be honest: I’m still fired up about Notre Dame football. You may (perhaps appropriately) quote me the invitation to detachment that Princess...