Black History: The Foundation of American History
By Ahmad K. Qawi, President/CEO Racine Family YMCA & St. Monica's Board Member In 2001, I was participating in the Adult Centered African Rites of Passage. It was a journey, a process to better understand who I was as an African American and what was my purpose on this earth...
By Shannon Perez, Director of Life Engagement Each year on February 14, people exchange cards, candy, or flowers with their special “Valentine.” St. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates to the 5th century. It was not until much later, however, that the day...
Celebrating 50 Years of a Blessed Heritage
by Maneeka Decker, St. Monica's Board Member “St. Monica’s Senior Citizens Home” began as a dream of Sister Helen Wenzel and the Sisters of St. Rita in the late 1960s. Our home has grown into a staple in the Racine community that is now proudly celebrating 50 years of heritage...
By Michelle Szczepanski As we say goodbye to 2020, which for many of us, proved to be a year of adjustment and loss, my hope for you and your family is that we can recover to whatever "normal" our lives will be. Like many people, I find inspiration in a new year. It is a clean...
By Sr. Angelica Summer, Director of Pastoral Care The seasons come and go, but God remains unchanged and unchanging. As we welcome November, we see the days getting shorter and feel the weather getting colder. We know, before long, snow will be coming our way. But that should...