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As you all know this blog was started to keep in touch with all of you while I was studying abroad in Rome. This past Spring I was asked to submit the blog to Dr. Paul Murphy, the chair of the Catholic Studies Dept. for a possible scholarship. At first I decided not to do Read more
August 8, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby
Ever wonder what happens at Immaculate Conception between Sundays? Our latest video highlights just a few of the many activities from last week. In this episode we see repairs to the air conditioning at Waldeisen Hall, continued restoration work in the church, a Generations of Faith team meeting and preparations for last week’s Spark|Faith movie Read more
August 5, 2011 in Day to Day by Thomas
Now that we are officially past the 7th month after Christmas “10″ and less than 5 months away from Christmas “11″ I thought it was time to post something about spending Christmas in Rome with my mother. I have quite a few pics to share so I will split this into two separate posts. Hope Read more
August 3, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby
The Gospels of the last few weeks have given us all time to pause and reflect on the wheat and the weeds; the good and the bad in our lives. The Gospel two weeks ago struck me especially. The servants noticed that weeds had sprung up in their master’s garden. They are not sure if Read more
August 1, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby
We, like many of you suffered water damage after the rains of July 19th. One of the flat roofs was overwhelmed, backed up and sent water cascading down the walls and into the church ( video ). Staff tried to vacuum up as much water as possible, but diocesan insurance sent us a restoration company who Read more
July 27, 2011 in Day to Day by Mel
So I just realized I never had a post on my favorite restaurants in Rome. So I took the time to find some pics of what I consider the best restaurants in Rome. Some are of me and some of me and my mother, but all the restaurants were fabulous!!! The first is “The Popes Read more
July 26, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby
Earlier this week, the heavy rains that slammed the Akron area took their toll on Immaculate Conception. Watch our clean-up and restoration efforts.
July 22, 2011 in Day to Day by Thomas
July 14, 2011 in Day to Day by Thomas
Another exciting addition to ickenmore.org is in the works.
July 13, 2011 in Father's Corner by Thomas
A few months ago millions watched as Christina Aguilera flubbed a line of our countries national anthem. One would think, after reading commentaries in print and on the web, that Mrs. Aguilera be considered public enemy number one and a guillotine set up on the national mall. But why were people so angry about a Read more
July 1, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby