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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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Cup of Joe: Profiles in Courage

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill profile courage by sharing stories of two extraordinary people in their lives.

ACE Interns Maria Vaquero (Left) and Jackie Perez (Right) on the ND Football field in recognition for Extra Yard for Teachers

The Holy Spirit Has My Back

There were many things I didn’t know about Notre Dame before applying. Like how South is objectively the better of the two dining halls, or how the squirrels here only...

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Cup of Joe: Discovering Joy

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reveal how they discover joy in their lives and invite viewers to do the same.

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I'm Going to Miss This

All teachers know the magic of returning from winter break. For ONCE, you feel rested and motivated for the new semester ahead. Sure, there is always a bit of exhaustion...

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Cup of Joe: Merry Christmas 2024!

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with members of the ACE Teaching Fellows Team to share themes of the Christmas...

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Cup of Joe: December Retreat - Part 2

In another special "Cup of Joe On the Road" episode, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC sits down with Kate Jensen (ACE 31), Jack Hutter (ACE 31), and Jenna Budicini (ACE 30)...