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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...

"Try to Let What is Unfair Teach You"

During my senior year at the University of Notre Dame, a time when so many people feel puzzled about the myriad of options available after graduation, I felt less overwhelmed...

"I knew you'd be here."

Written by: Eric Prister There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home. Whether after a long day of work, after two weeks on...

An Outsider's Perspective

Written by: Liz Harter I've been aware of the Alliance for Catholic Education in a very basic way for the past nine years. A few of my classmates from Saint...

Thou Shalt Not...

Today's Gospel, where Jesus calls out Martha for being too concerned and anxious about getting things done always irks me a bit. You see, I'm a Mom and like you...

The Founding of the Alliance for Catholic Education

Written by: Eric Prister After twenty years of the Alliance for Catholic Education, we have many stories to tell-stories of teachers, stories of students, stories that help show the gift...

Welcome to Texas

Written by: Eric Prister "Yes, ma'am." "Excuse me, sir." While in Northern Indiana these phrases might be considered formal, in Texas, they're a way of life. "Sir" and "ma'am" aren't...

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