We’ve reached the point in our Christmas break where I am not entirely sure what day of the week it is. What I do know is that we are still in the midst of our Christmas celebrations.

Made from an old pew found in the basement of a chapel at the current seminary, the cross will pay homage to the school’s illustrious past, while looking to the future under the care of Christ.

The day after Pope Francis told people retired Pope Benedict was “very sick” and in need of prayers, the Vatican said he had had a restful night and described him as being in serious, but stable condition.

In the darkest days of winter, we are filled with new hope, just as when we hold that new child.

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