New Beginnings and A Challenge

It occurs to me as I anticipate the upcoming academic year that we often share new beginnings and we should maximize the experience. Each new beginning – whether a new […]

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Manifesting Jesus – Jean Vanier

This morning I woke up to two inspiring things. First, I learned that Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche communities, had passed away. He is a modern-day saint and a […]

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In April, Maria College honored Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We started the month with a viewing of the documentary The Hunting Ground, which highlights the two brave women who began […]

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Christ is Risen

“Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice, arrayed with the lightning of his glory, let this holy building shake with joy, filled with the mighty voices of the peoples.” From the […]

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And so we wait.

Holy Thursday has always been one of my favorite rituals in the Church’s year. Most especially, I love spending time at the altar of repose. It is a peaceful time, […]

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Let’s Set the Record Straight

Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the first two Muslim women to serve in the US Congress has been a lightning rod for criticism since her election in November. She made […]

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Scholarship and Service

Maria College, an educational community dedicated to the values of scholarship and service, offers the opportunity for students to pursue the connections between the common good and the work they […]

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Hate Bothers Me

Yes, hate really bothers me but what can I do? Food for thought. This question seems to be raised with more frequency and urgency week by week. I’ve had students, […]

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International World Water Day

Happy World Water Day Maria Family! Today, March 22 is international World Water Day as observed by the United Nations. As many of you know, Care of the Earth is […]

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So Why Maria College?

When I was contemplating attending college, I wanted a similar experience that I had in high school. I graduated from a small school in Rensselaer County where you knew everyone […]

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