Fr. David McElroy articles
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/09/21
In the 1990s, I especially remember the first Sundays of Lent. That was the day we headed to the Cathedral at Westminster in London, just up the street from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben and its chimes, (those very chimes, albeit a bit higher ... Read More »
NEW BEGINNINGS 1.10.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 2/15/21
It is 2021, and there are already ten days gone in the year. The time has flown. Here we are post-Christmas, the tinsel is gone and wrapping paper recycled. Resolutions have been made and probably already broken, and we have another new beginning - the Baptism of the Lord.
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DO YOU HAVE A PLAN? 11.29.2020
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 2/15/21
Back in July, some of the major retailers mentioned that they were not doing Black Friday this year. It seemed odd but made absolute sense for that sector of the economy. In the world of retail, travel, education and many other fields, planning is done well in advance. ... Read More »
HINDSIGHT IS 20/20
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 11/30/20
They say hindsight is 20/20. When we look back on the year 2020 from a future perspective, we may wonder what insights we have gained and experienced.
This year I think was a fundamental call of getting back to basics. For the umpteenth time, I am asking myself what ... Read More »
More Work to do—Carrying our Cross
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 9/10/20
This weekend we celebrate Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer: Kids know the Summer is coming to an end – it’s back to school. Parents may be delighted as routine sets in again. But unlike previous years, 2020 has redefined what routine and normality is.
We have had ... Read More »
Welcome Fr. Mack
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 9/10/20
My name is Fr. David McElroy. I am a Norbertine Priest from St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere. I am originally from the Republic of Ireland and I became a United States Citizen two years ago. I have been a priest since 2002 and served in several parishes in ... Read More »