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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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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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Cup of Joe: Summer Reflections

With ACE Summer 2025 nearing the finish line, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reflect on the amazing growth they've seen from students the past eight weeks.

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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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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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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...