"God understands suicide." Ed Shoener Who is Deacon Edward Shoener? Ed Shoener was ordained a permanent deacon in 2004 and serves at St. Peter’s Cathedral in the Diocese of Scranton. Shoener is a founding member of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers and the Catholic Institute of Mental Health Ministry at the University of … Continue reading 124 Breaking the Silence on Suicide: A Father’s Witness to Love and Loss

Rest is not idleness—and it’s definitely not distraction. Nickole Perry Who is Nickole Perry? Nickole Perry is the Director of Operations for Cedar Creek Ministries in Montana, where she serves alongside her family supporting pastors, ministry leaders, and their families. A wife of 20 years to a firefighter and a mother of eight, Nickole is passionate about helping … Continue reading 123 Running on Empty: Burnout in Ministry

We have a great alternative to offer with children praying together and a sense of community, such an oasis is a recipe for success. Dr. Dan Guernsey Who is Dan Guernsey? Dr. Daniel Guernsey has more than 35 years in Catholic education. At the K-12 level he has served as a teacher and 17 years … Continue reading 122 Catholic Educational Leadership

"We need to understand that God is somehow beyond creation and within it." Dr Celia E. Deane-Drummond Who is Celia E. Deane-Drummond? Professor Celia Deane-Drummond is currently the founding Director of the LaudatoSi’ Research Institute and Senior Research Fellow in theology at Campion Hall,University of Oxford and an Associate member of the Faculty of Theology … Continue reading 121 Catholics and the Environment: Beyond Laudato Si

All of the sacraments is not that the Lord needs us, it's that He knows that we need Him. Catherine DiNuzzo Who is Catherine DiNuzzo? Catherine DiNuzzo, MA, is a Catholic speaker, author, and Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice, operating Sacred Heart Mental Wellness. This website provides mental health information, resources, assessments, and videos … Continue reading 120 Overcoming Anxiety with Christ

"Before I start teaching, I'm going to start learning." Jared Staudt Who is Dr. Jared Staudt? Dr. Jared Staudt serves as the Director of Content for Exodus 90 and teaches for various institutions, including the Institute of Catholic Culture. He has served as the director of religious education for two parishes and a diocese, and … Continue reading 119 The Ministry of Catechism