COLUMBIA—Lily Neace listens carefully when her pastor, Father Steve Thoma, gives his homilies. In memory of Martin Luther King, Jr., Father Steve was recently talking about how we are all brothers and sisters, no matter our race or color. “Father Steve’s homilies encourage us to treat everyone fairly and with […]

CNA student Alexis Kampwerth (left) receives a blessing of the hands from CNA instructor Mrs. Sue Darr. (Submitted photo) By LINDA BEHRENS Contributing writer Four seniors and two juniors from Mater Dei Catholic High School in Breese have begun training for a future career in the medical field while they […]

By LINDA BEHRENSContributing writer McKendree students receive ‘radical hospitality’ at Joseph House The term “radical hospitality” can be defined as a practice of putting extraordinary effort and emphasis on making people feel welcome. By practicing radical hospitality with McKendree University students from around the world – Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, […]