I’m enjoying my first visit to Duluth, MN, and I have to say that it is simply one of the most beautiful lakefronts I have ever seen! I had a wonderfully relaxing afternoon here yesterday, topped off by a nice 5-mile run along the lake walk. Lots of nice quiet time last evening in the hotel room to get some writing done. Today, I will do a presentation at the Minnesota Catholic Education Association Conference. I look forward to spending a few hours with catechists and Catholic school religion teachers, as we look at skills and strategies for effective catechesis drawing from my book, The Catechist’s Toolbox!
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Autumn in New York
New York is indeed beautiful in Autumn! I spent the last couple of days in the Dutchess/Ulster County area and the fall colors are already showing in such splendor, especially along the Taconic State Parkway. I did two Being, Knowing, and Doing professional development workshops for catechetical leaders in the region and had a very nice time visiting with these hard-working and dedicated folks. So here’s a SHOUT OUT to all the folks I met […]
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I Love L.A.!
I’m celebrating Catholicism California style at the annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, which draws about 40,000 people over four days! It is always an exciting experience. I’m thrilled to be giving a talk this afternoon and I’ve met so many wonderful people in just the few hours I’ve been here. I’ll tell you more about it as the weekend goes along. Here are a couple of pics. Here I am enjoying dinner in Downtown […]
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There Are Catechists in Canada!
Of course there are catechists in Canada! It just so happens that I had the privilege of meeting with a number of them over the last few days in Vancouver, British Columbia! I was presenting at the Catholic Educator’s Conference of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese. After I unpack my bags, I’ll tell you more about it! Print Friendly
Joe,
You are truly amazing and truly love your ministry among youth…thank you for being contagious! Keep smiling…that’s being evangelical…or a sign of the Good News of God’s infinite love and mercy. Paxtecum.
Thanks Fr. Duane! I really enjoyed meeting you and spending time in Duluth! Best wishes and many blessings in your ministry!
BTW, Fr. Duane, you just happen to have posted the 3000th comment on my blog so, congratulations, I’m going to offer you a small token of appreciation. Please visit the Loyola Press Website (www.loyolapress.com/bookstore.htm) and choose any 3 trade books and I’ll send them to you at no cost! Congrats and thanks!
Hi Joe,
I attended your workshops. You did a great job. Three hours is a long time! You offered to share your power point presentation. Can you tell me how to find it? I’d like to share bits with our catechists throughout the first part of the year.
Thanks so much. It looks like you are doing a lot of traveling. Do you get to stay home for a while soon?
Blessings,
Linda
Thanks, Linda. I’ll be in touch with you by email about the powerpoint. Yes, I’ve enjoyed being home and always do!