On Saturday evening, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ commemorated the completion of the Taylor and Boody Opus 83 pipe organ at Ancilla Domini Chapel with a blessing service and dedication recital performed by renowned organist Dr. Benjamin A....
Patrick is Ireland's best-known patron saint. Born in Britain, he was captured by pirates and was held captive in Ireland for six years. After he escaped, he later returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary. Eventually he became a Bishop in...
The Region is relaxing and growing this weekend! It’s time to get close to yourself, your family, and your friends with shows, seminars, and services that’ll help you to take a break from the busy world around us. Whether you’re hoping to catch...
Sister Joetta's life of ministry has been varied and diverse. One wonders how such an introspective and contemplative individual can continually shift gears with such finesse and make life-changing transitions seem simple....
Feb 2 — Below freezing temperatures this past week. Looking out on the lake, I see patterns, lines, and paths in the ice, part white, part black. I fantasize; are the lines where the beaver swam? Feb 4 — We’ve had a couple of days of...
Beginning in 1967, Ancilla College broadened its liberal arts degree offerings and began admitting students from around the area when it became a commuter college. In 2015, Ancilla opened the first of two newly-built residence halls. They...
Cookies come in all shapes and sizes. From easy to difficult, plain to elaborate, quick or time consuming – cookies can and do fill a void easily when it comes to comfort food. Sugar cookies are easy fill-ins after the holidays and can relate to...
The Amish are our neighbors. They value family, community, frugality, resourcefulness, and reliance on all things natural. They are some of the first recyclers whose mantra is to use it up rather than throw it out. Their intent is to nourish the body...
Dec. 8 — In late afternoon I counted 19 geese cruising on the lake. Maria Center resident, Antoinette, having arrived from an adventure driving the Lewis and Clark trail out west, was good company on several observations during this unseasonable...
