Anthony J. Picarello, general counsel of the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops, will give a special lecture at the Ave Maria School of Law Friday on "Lingering Legal and Moral Issues in Health Care Reform." The talk begins at 12:20 p.m. in the St. Thomas More Commons room 110. Later Friday, at 3 p.m., Bishop Frank Dewane will celebrate a "Red Mass" for members of the legal profession at St. Agnes Church. It will be the first "Red Mass" in Collier County.
They were born 50 years apart, but Mellina Fortunato, 18, and John Arceri, 68, are sharing the same experience this fall as first-year law students at the Ave Maria School of Law. They are among the youngest and oldest first-year law students ever in the state of Florida.
The combined choirs will perform Fauré's Requiem in D Minor and other works in contrasting venues -- a general concert Oct. 29 in Naples and for a Solemn High Requiem Mass for All Soul's Day Nov. 2 in the Ave Maria Oratory. (Above, the choir in a performance in the oratory in the spring.)
The choraliers, who sing for fun and perform several programs a year at Naples nursing homes, will begin rehearsals Oct. 22. All adults are welcome to join. Above, the group at a St. Patrick's Day performance earlier this year.
The farmworkers organization, which has been advocating for many years for increased payment to farmworkers, reached an agreement with Pacific Tomato Growers. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski congratulated both sides and said he applauded "the courage and commitment of all of the leaders in these two groups" and said he hoped for "sustained change and social responsibility for the industry." Click here for story from Naples Daily News Click here for statement from Archbishop Wenski
Ave Maria University Economics Professor Joseph Burke is dealing with a practical aspect of economics these days -- the economics of university enrollment. Since June, he's been the interim head of admissions for AMU, and he's been remaking the department ever since.
The Donahue Academy Shamrocks had a complete reversal in their second sixman football season, losing only one game in the regular season after winning only one last year. The team closed out the regular season Friday with an impressive 28-6 win over Miami Christian. "I'm excited about the future of this program," said first-year head coach Rich Scanlon. (photo by Roy Lenardson)
Bear populations are increasing in the state, and sightings of bears have occurred in Ave Maria, throughout southwest Florida - even recently in the city of Naples. There's a public meeting Oct. 12 in Naples on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's plans for bear management, but the FWC says the primary way to keep bears away is for residents to take steps to remove things that attract them.
Bishop Frank Dewane was a guest Wednesday at a class on Catholic Social Teaching taught by Economics Professor Joseph Burke. The bishop held a question-and-answer session with the students in the classroom, then the class adjourned to The Bean (above) where Bishop Dewane treated the students to beverages.
The Donahue Academy Shamrocks had another big offensive showing Saturday, beating Island Christian 55-27 in a game at Islamorada. Donahue led 28-21 at the half, but coach Rich Scanlon said the team "made some defensive adjustments" and had a big second half. The win improves Donahue's record to 5-1. The final league game of the season is next weekend at Miami Christian School.
A diverse selection of films will be screened for the Ave Maria community throughout the school year, with a talk and discussion afterward led by different scholars in the casual atmosphere of the Queen Mary Pub.
Tim McDonnell, the chair of the music department at Ave Maria University, has been hired as interim director of choruses at the Southwest Florida Symphony in Ft. Myers, a job he'll do in addition to his responsibilities at AMU. Click here for story from Naples Daily News
The state and county governments say they remain committed to the project, but details of exactly how and when the required $260 million in funding will be provided are still uncertain. The Ave Herald looks at the situation today - six months after the project was announced - and examines possible funding scenarios, as well as the challenges that remain.
Author and AMU Literature Professor Joseph Pearce spoke to an overflow crowd Tuesday night at the Ave Maria Founders Club meeting at The Bean. Prof. Pearce spoke of his conversion experience -- from British skinhead to well-regarded author and university professor. A large group heard his speak on that topic recently at the Ft. Myers Founders Club, and Prof. Pearce has drawn many people to other talks he has given recently on the theology of the Lord of the Rings. (photoby Marilyn Cole)
Donahue Academy won its final home game of the sixman football regular season in a big way -- beating a less-experienced team from Nicea Academy of Naples 38-6 at North Park. Right, Donahue senior Dan Scarnecchia after scoring the game's first touchdown (photos - Roy Lenardson)
Wilson Jeudy, one of 19 candidates for president of Haiti, has been well received throughout Florida, where he has been trying to raise money and awareness for his campaign, said Reid Carpenter, who organized Mr. Jeudy's appearances in southwest Florida. Left, Mr. Jeudy at The Bean earlier in the week where he addressed a large group that included many Haitians from Immokalee.
Anthony J. Picarello, general counsel of the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops, will give a special lecture at the Ave Maria School of Law Friday on "Lingering Legal and Moral Issues in Health Care Reform." The talk begins at 12:20 p.m. in the St. Thomas More Commons room 110. Later Friday, at 3 p.m., Bishop Frank Dewane will celebrate a "Red Mass" for members of the legal profession at St. Agnes Church. It will be the first "Red Mass" in Collier County.
Ave Maria University was named the 16th "Most Desirable Rural School" in Newsweek magazine's annual list of the best colleges in the United States.
Ave Maria University Economics Professor Joseph Burke is dealing with a practical aspect of economics these days -- the economics of university enrollment. Since June, he's been the interim head of admissions for AMU, and he's been remaking the department ever since.
The Donahue Academy Shamrocks had a complete reversal in their second sixman football season, losing only one game in the regular season after winning only one last year. The team closed out the regular season Friday with an impressive 28-6 win over Miami Christian. "I'm excited about the future of this program," said first-year head coach Rich Scanlon. (photo by Roy Lenardson)
Bear populations are increasing in the state, and sightings of bears have occurred in Ave Maria, throughout southwest Florida - even recently in the city of Naples. There's a public meeting Oct. 12 in Naples on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's plans for bear management, but the FWC says the primary way to keep bears away is for residents to take steps to remove things that attract them.
Tim McDonnell, the chair of the music department at Ave Maria University, has been hired as interim director of choruses at the Southwest Florida Symphony in Ft. Myers, a job he'll do in addition to his responsibilities at AMU.
Author and AMU Literature Professor Joseph Pearce spoke to an overflow crowd Tuesday night at the Ave Maria Founders Club meeting at The Bean. Prof. Pearce spoke of his conversion experience -- from British skinhead to well-regarded author and university professor. A large group heard his speak on that topic recently at the Ft. Myers Founders Club, and Prof. Pearce has drawn many people to other talks he has given recently on the theology of the Lord of the Rings. (photoby Marilyn Cole)
Donahue Academy won its final home game of the sixman football regular season in a big way -- beating a less-experienced team from Nicea Academy of Naples 38-6 at North Park. Right, Donahue senior Dan Scarnecchia after scoring the game's first touchdown (photos - Roy Lenardson)
Wilson Jeudy, one of 19 candidates for president of Haiti, has been well received throughout Florida, where he has been trying to raise money and awareness for his campaign, said Reid Carpenter, who organized Mr. Jeudy's appearances in southwest Florida. Left, Mr. Jeudy at The Bean earlier in the week where he addressed a large group that included many Haitians from Immokalee.
