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Catholic Social Teaching in the American Tradition

Christopher Columbus: Hero or Villain?

Political Shadows and Sacramental Realities: Making Sense of Our Political Moment https://youtu.be/0Osow5gDUE4

When Knights Clashed with Administrators: The Story of Catholicism at the State University https://youtu.be/3KO3MNA4oxA

Can Piety for America be Restored?

https://youtu.be/bdpD_qwOnqo

By Rosie Klassen, mother to Gabriel Klassen, Jr., Grade 11 Some who are new to St. Martin’s might very well ask the question, “Why have a banquet centered around some old Scottish poet and songwriter rather than a courageous saint or a liturgical feast?”  Watching it all happen at St. Martin’s for the second time, … Continued

By Michael and Margaret Masny, parents of Michael, Grade 12 Setting out on a chilly November morning, our family loaded into the Big Apple (our red, 15-passenger van) and plodded a course for Kansas to visit our son, Michael, whom we had not seen since August when he left for the senior trip to France, … Continued

By Michael Sullivan, father of Benedict, 11th grade “Do you want to go on the Three Heart’s Pilgrimage?” my wife Kelly asked adding, “Miriam, Therese and Augustine want to go, and Benedict would love it if you did.” I briefly considered the thirty-five miles and wondered when was the last time I walked a mile … Continued

By Daniel and Christine Costanzo, Parents of Gabe, 12th Grade The Benedictine motto “ora et labora”, which has shaped the way of life at Saint Martin’s Academy, may require a slight alteration. I would suggest that a more appropriate motto for the Academy might be “ora et labora et FEAST!” Yes, Saint Martin’s has become … Continued