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What Do You Seek?

"What do you seek?" Triumphant in my acceptance into ACE 33 and a growing understanding of my new community in Detroit, the question above stopped me in my tracks. For...

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Note from Sophia's student

Laugh at the Little Things

Though my first semester of teaching was a blur, it is defined by a sense of fun. Dropped into a new city, school, and job with only eight weeks of...

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Cup of Joe: Thanksgiving Traditions

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their Thanksgiving traditions and express gratitude for the conversations, community, and loved ones that make...

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Cup of Joe: Fr. Joe Returns to Detroit

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill talk about Fr. Joe's recent visit to ACE schools in Detroit, including Gesu Catholic School where...

Christ the Teacher

The Hidden Life of Christ the Teacher

“Teaching must just be so rewarding.” “You never know the impact you have. I heard a story about one student who ….” “I love Dead Poets Society!” The perspectives other...

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Cup of Joe: Happy Halloween!

In this spooky episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill welcome some special guests to the show and indulge in fun conversation about Halloween costumes...