Red Cups and Advent

Father Rob Ketcham is the chaplain of Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School in New York. He makes short videos for the students at his school and shares them online as well.  His reflection on the Starbucks Red Cups controversy is a good starting point for our own Advent preparations. Do I live my faith explicitly?…

Be Grateful

My friends often make fun of me (imagine that) for using the word “grateful” so much. I have even been challenged to go through a whole visit or dinner conversation without using the word grateful once. I’ve never been able to do it. I try, but I never make it. And I am OK with…

Diocesan Advanc-ED Report & Recommendations

The Diocese of Trenton hosted the AdvancED External Review Team November 1 through November 4.  Team leader, Eddie Krenson, the VP of Non-Public School Services for AdvancED, gave the exit report.  It highlights the powerful practices (strengths) and improvement priorities (required actions) for the Diocese.  What follows is a summary of the presentation and the…