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Mi Casa Es Su Casa

HEY READERS, this is ACE Brownsville, welcome to our crib! To introduce myself, I am your host, Maddie Schlehuber, and here in ACE Brownsville, we live in a charming home...

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Ms. Hall's Class

A Letter to my Second Class Ever

Dear 6B: Welcome to middle school! You are at the beginning of an adventure that is sure to be full of laughter, tears, stress, joy, and lots of growth. I...

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ACE Summer in Review

This summer was filled with moments of discovery, community, and celebration with all of our programs on campus. We've captured some of those highlights in our "ACE Summer in Review"...

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Cup of Joe: Favorite Gospel Stories

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their favorite Gospel passages and encourage us to think about what Gospel stories we connect...

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Meet the 2025-2026 Blog Team!

We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s blog team! To help you get to know these seven bloggers, we asked them to complete a brief Q&A to introduce themselves. You’ll hear...

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No Second Tunic - Why Frassati

At Notre Dame, we’re surrounded by opportunities to succeed: academically, professionally, and socially. But what about opportunities to grow in trust? To embrace discernment? To practice reliance on grace instead...

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More Than Just a Diploma

I used to think graduation was a celebration of completing course work and moving on to what is next. But watching my cohort – my people – cross the stage...