Follow Francis

Francesca Thèrése, OSF, Staff Writer
May 22, 2013
Filed under Christian Tradition, Gospel Values

  This past Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrated the Feast of Pentecost, the 'birthday' of the Catholic Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Catholic Church and was celebrated by the early Apostles. See Acts chapter... Read more »

Follow Francis by Francesca Thèrése, OSF

May 14, 2013
Filed under Gospel Values

  Francis, the poor man of Assisi once dreamed of honor, glory and knighthood. With his dream shattered, Francis went in search of Gods will and a new purpose in his life. In the last ‘installment’  of Follow Francis, we learned about the defining moment in Francis’ life, a turning point,... Read more »

Gitmo Situation Becoming More Serious: 100 Hunger Strikers

Josh Hejka, Associate Editor
April 30, 2013
Filed under Gospel Values, Lives of Responsibility and Leadership, Top Stories

This weekend, the US military recognized the hundredth hunger striker in Guantanamo Bay, a military prison located in Cuba. Gitmo has been the center of controversy ever since it was converted to a prison in 2002. In 2008, then-candidate Barack Obama promised to close the camp sometime in 2009. Congressional... Read more »

Kimani Gray: The Next Trayvon

Josh Hejka, Associate Editor
April 13, 2013
Filed under Gospel Values, Lives of Responsibility and Leadership, Top Stories

Early Sunday afternoon, protesters held a march in memory of Kimani Gray, a 16-year-old from Flatbush, Brooklyn who was shot and killed by the NYPD. Police say the teen pulled a gun on two plainclothes officers, who shot him in response. The officers fired eleven shots total, and Gray was hit seven times,... Read more »

Follow Francis

Sr. Francesca Therese, OSF, Staff Writer
March 27, 2013
Filed under Gospel Values

Follow Francis        by Francesca Thèrése, OSF Six weeks ago we entered into the Season of Lent. Now we are about to enter the holiest days of the year.  The culmination of our prayer, fasting, and alms giving during Lent is to have a conversion of heart, a real change of heart.... Read more »

Charity Basketball Game is a Success

Carly Divis, Staff Writer
March 27, 2013
Filed under Christian Tradition, Divine Child High School Sports, Gospel Values, Lives of Responsibility and Leadership

The charity basketball game, on March 20 2013, was a huge success. It helped raise almost $1,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation! It was an event where students went head-to-head with the teachers and coaches in friendly game of basketball. The gym was filled with students and parents who came to support... Read more »

Following Francis

Sr. Francesca Therese, OSF, Staff Writer
March 25, 2013
Filed under Gospel Values

    Follow Francis            by Francesca Thèrése, OSF   Meet Francis.... Saint Francis of Assisi that is...... St. Francis, the poor man of Assisi, is a well- known saint who is much loved and revered by peoples of all nations, religions, and cultures. He... Read more »

Women’s History Month

Lauren O'Leary, Associate Editor
March 19, 2013
Filed under Gospel Values

The month of March is Women's History Month. This is the month where all of the women who have contributed to society are recognized .There has not always been a Women's History Month. In 1911, a German woman, Clara Zetkin, organized the first International Women's Day. In earlier times, the men were... Read more »

Update: God Bless Pope Francis I

Julianne Bonk
March 13, 2013
Filed under Gospel Values, Top Stories

Shortly after two, the white smoke poured from the chimney top of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Over a hundred thousand people are waiting in the St. Peter’s Square for our new leader of the Catholic Church to greet them on the balcony. Stay with DCFIA for more news, as we await our new pope. ———– Cardinal... Read more »

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Katie Hyland, Literary Analysist
March 3, 2013
Filed under Gospel Values

As of late, thoughts of suicide plauge the nation's teenagers. Often resulting in a tragady that affects so many people. Jay Asher successfully captures the dark and lonely emotion of a suicidal teenager named Hannah Baker. The thing to understand before I continue is that when problems arise, there... Read more »