Mike Watson, Author at The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi

There’s Something About Mary

September 8, 2023

Mary has a special place in the life of the Church. Yet, her role can seem confusing to both members of the Catholic Church and those who are Christians of other traditions or unfamiliar with…

Women in the Church: The Guidance of St. Phoebe

August 26, 2023

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It was very early in Catholic Church history when deacons, bishops, and presbyters were understood to hold a special place in the community. According to the Archdiocese of Newark website’s article on the diaconate in…

Summer of Faith

August 14, 2023

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Every summer, parents search for ways to get their children some experiences during their summer break that are engaging and interesting. What is more interesting than our faith and more engaging than the chance to…

Synodality

July 29, 2023

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At St. Francis, we all have heard of and perhaps participated in the listening sessions associated with the upcoming Synod in the Church. The ‘Synod on Synodality’ is a three-year process of listening and dialogue…

Change is the Only Constant

July 16, 2023

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As we enter summer at St. Francis, it isn’t just a change of season but a change in our pastoral presence. We bid Father Alex a fond farewell and much good fortune as he leaves…

A Franciscan Story Continues

June 29, 2023

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St. Francis of Assisi’s founding was parishioner-driven, and even though our first pastor was a Jesuit, St. Francis and the Franciscan Mission have been the moving forces in our parish since its inception. Even the…

Resurgence Through Evangelization

June 18, 2023

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When discussing evangelization, Monsignor Michael Clay notes that in 1970, “Alvin Toffler’s book, Future Shock, described why and how our world was rapidly changing and what we could expect the future to look…

Remembrance and Witness

June 4, 2023

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Why do we celebrate and memorialize significant dates? Some are celebratory, such as birthdays and wedding anniversaries, but we also recall the tragedies in life, such as Pearl Harbor, September 11th, and ‘the Alamo.’ Is…

The Confluence of Social Teachings in Migrant Ministry

May 22, 2023

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Catholic Social Teachings are in many of the stories shared here, and when discussing the Migrant Ministry at St. Francis, the same is true, but even more so. When you speak with Marylou Holloway about…

Mortgage Free in 2023

May 6, 2023

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Rob Neppel, a long-time parishioner, joined the St. Francis staff as Director of Finance and Planning in August 2014. The Parish had just established a 5-year financial plan for the Church, The Franciscan School, St.…

There’s Something About Mary

Women in the Church: The Guidance of St. Phoebe

Summer of Faith

Synodality

Change is the Only Constant

A Franciscan Story Continues

Resurgence Through Evangelization

Remembrance and Witness

The Confluence of Social Teachings in Migrant Ministry

Mortgage Free in 2023

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