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Waiting Together: Advent in the Classroom

I have always loved Advent, but the season took on an even deeper meaning once I started sharing it with my 5th-grade students. Experiencing the hope and wonder of Christ’s...

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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...

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The Dallas community in our "community cave"

“Welcome Home, Mija”

“Welcome home, mija.” That was the first thing our school administrative assistant said to me on my first day back to school. It was exactly what I needed to hear...

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Cup of Joe - Meeting Marco

Father Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette Groden welcome Marco Ordoñez to Cup of Joe and to the ACE Teaching Fellows Team. Marco shares about his background, what drew him to...

Friends, Franks, and FJ

Friends, Franks, and FJ

Teaching, community, and spirituality. We in Indy take pride in living out these three pillars of ACE. While we do enjoy these three pillars as a community of six, we...

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Cup of Joe - Lovers of Learning

Father Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette Groden are back with new team member Lauren Sinnock to talk about her journey to ACE Teaching Fellows, some of her favorite moments from...

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PIE Grows Its Family During Summer 2022

“With eyes of faith, consider the greatness of your mission and the wonderful amount of good which you can accomplish.” ~Blessed Basil Moreau, CSC The Program for Inclusive Education (PIE)...