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ACE Baton Rouge Community 2025-26

You Only Need to Say "Yes"

When I was first told I would be living with the ACE Baton Rouge community for two years, it struck me just how unfamiliar I was with that part of...

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Louisville Community 2024-25

Making Space: Choosing Community Across Difference

When I started my time in ACE, I thought the greatest challenge would be in the classroom. And yes—lesson planning, grading, and managing a room full of teenage girls pushed...

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Cup of Joe: Hopes for the Summer

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their hopes for the summer and highlight the sacredness of what it means to be...

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Cup of Joe: International Eating Club

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill welcome back Uyen Le, Associate Program Director for the ACE Teachings Fellows, to discuss her collaboration...

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Cup of Joe: Bittersweet Graduations

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill recall bittersweet graduations and encourage viewers to approach big life changes with patience and an open...

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Models Professionalism

Catholic school leaders are entrusted not only with overseeing academics and operations but also with shaping the moral and spiritual tone of their communities. One of the most impactful ways...