Alyssa Koerkenmeier is in her senior year at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Breese. Above, the highly recruited athlete holds state-championship trophies she helped the Knights win in basketball, when she was a sophomore, and in volleyball, when she was a junior. Both came in 2023. The 6-foot-6 Koerkenmeier […]
Teachers talk to colleagues Aug. 13 after being asked by keynote speaker Fr. Patrick McDevitt, CM, to share what they love about being an educator. They attended the annual Teachers’ Convocation at Althoff Catholic High School’s Heritage Hall (David Wilhelm photo). Mass at St. Henry, donuts, water and an enthusiastic […]
Dear Friends in Christ, This week we are observing National Suicide Prevention Week. In my years as a priest, I have met and prayed with many families who have suffered the loss of a loved one who took his or her own life. In the past 30 years, I believe […]
