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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...

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...

Note from Father Joe: Go and Do the Same to Those You Are Called to Serve

We have an example from Christ the Teacher. He teaches by what he does for his disciples-and for us. Let Jesus wash your feet. Then go and do the same...

Take a Walk in My Shoes

In this photo essay, Rachel Hamilton gives us an inside look at a day in the life of an ACE teacher. From an early start to the day, to the...

ACE believes that Catholic schools are good for America; we believe that Cathoilc schools form faith-filled, civically-minded, intelligent adults ready to change the world, and what better place to form...

Mr. Minnesota Nice

Dave "Mr. J" Johnson has been the PE teacher at St. Raphael's in Crystal, MN (near Minneapolis) since 1977. He is also the Athletic Director, Health and Science teacher, and...

A Day in My Life

I wake up on good mornings at 6:45am so that I can be at school at 7:30 at the latest. On struggle mornings, I wake up at 5:00am or earlier...

Embracing the Challenge: Texas Shows a Zeal for Education

Throughout Texas, from Austin to San Antonio, from Corpus Christi to the Valley, teachers, students, parents, and administrators showed us just what it means to be zealous for Catholic schools...

In Southern Texas, Catholic Schools Provide a Foundation for Immigrant Families

For kids from one side of the "border," Catholic schools are a way to get at opportunities they might miss otherwise, and for all students, they're a place to learn...

A Letter to All Great Teachers

Dear All Former and Current Great teachers, Let me begin by expressing gratitude for all you do. The many great teachers I have had deserve more than a thank-you. They...

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