Posts published in April 2020
We’re sorry that he suffered; we’re grateful for what his suffering won for us. We’re not clear about why the risen Christ has wounds—and we’re tempted to boost the resurrection to the point of forgetting that and why he died in the first place. Honest Christians know that being a…
Good Morning Beloved Stewards, Christ is risen! We are reaching out to you during this strange and dangerous time, as the COVID-19 emergency has put a strain on our relationships with you and how we communicate. Yet in darkness, there is always the light of Christ. This emergency has put…
Today would have been the Labouré Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Here’s what I would have said….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYa585oaH2o&feature=youtu.be I hope you, your family, and all those you love are healthy and safe in this unprecedented time. I am writing to inform you that, given the public health emergency under which we…
WSHU interview with Pixar voice actor John Ratzenberger looks to bring joy and funding to SHU community. FAIRFIELD, Conn.— Sacred Heart University and WSHU will host a conversation with alumnus, actor and Bridgeport native John Ratzenberger on Giving Tuesday Now. Giving Tuesday Now (an extension of Giving Tuesday) is a global…
By Elizabeth Caletka Development Manager for NPH USA Families come together in times of crisis. We are deeply grateful to our global NPH family. If you can support us during this crisis with an additional gift, please visit www.nphusa.org/COVID19. “Amid choice, we stand united” Stephen O’Mahoney, National Director, NPH Honduras…
While the coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge our communities, many are stepping up to volunteer and help others in need. Over the weekend, Southwest Airlines generously donated over 12,000 snacks to the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry in Dorchester. These snacks would normally be served on their planes. But…
Subject: Postponement Update About Columbus H.S. Boston 75th Anniversary Celebration Hello Friars,We hope you are staying encouraged in spirit and finding strength in prayer, family, and friendships.As promised, we are reaching out about an upcoming Columbus H.S. 75th Anniversary Celebration.Please be advised that we are postponing the event until 2021.This…
BOSTON – Sunday, April 26, 2020 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh together with Dr. Peter Slavin, President of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced that approximately 1,000 residents in the City of Boston will be invited to participate in a study to evaluate…
BOSTON – Friday, April 24, 2020 – Building on his support of small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston will allow permitted restaurants to sell grocery items via delivery, curbside pickup, and takeout by waiving the required Retail Food Permit for…