Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
2009 Red Mass in Dallas
The St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Dallas invited all members of the judiciary, the bar, law faculty, their families and staffs to attend the annual Red Mass to invoke the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the deliberations of the courts, the dispensing of justice, and to ask that all in the legal profession be blessed.
The Red Mass
Sunday, November 8, 2009
12:00 noon
Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe
2215 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Jeff Turner, of the St. Thomas More Society
Dr. Richard Fossey (in red robes), of the University of North Texas
Bishop Farrell meets the worshipers after the Red Mass
Mark Cronenwett, President of the St. Thomas More Society
The Red Mass
Sunday, November 8, 2009
12:00 noon
Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe
2215 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Jeff Turner, of the St. Thomas More Society
Dr. Richard Fossey (in red robes), of the University of North Texas
Bishop Farrell meets the worshipers after the Red Mass
Mark Cronenwett, President of the St. Thomas More Society
AJ & The Train Show!
On Saturday, 07 Nov 09, we went to see the train show put on by a local club, the Texas Western Model Railroad Club.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
The Feria Quinta Group
Here is a picture of my friends (left to right): Joe Milligan, Mike Mocek, Joe Rodriguez, Andrew Hill, Kevin Prevou, and Dan Luby (not pictured is Paul Combest). We meet once a week, on Thursday mornings, at the CRC on the grounds of Nolan Catholic High School.
Halloween at AJ's School
Here are some photos from this year's Halloween party:
And a few photos from Valentine's Day 2008 - same kids! same cupcakes!
And a few photos from Valentine's Day 2008 - same kids! same cupcakes!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
AJ Home and Feeling Better!
Thanks to everyone for your well-wishes and prayers! He still has some medicine to take, but AJ is home and feeling much better these days!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
AJ at Cook Children's Medical Center
We checked AJ into Cook Children's Medical Center, and he has been receiving great medical care for a viral infection in his lungs. His prognosis is good, and after a few days, he should be out of the hospital; we will keep you posted.
In the meantime, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
In the meantime, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Trinity College Dublin Rises to 43rd
Oct 08, 2009 - Trinity College Dublin Rises to 43rd in the World by Times Higher Education - QS League Tables
Trinity College Dublin continues to climb the world university rankings, moving up to 43rd place in the Times Higher Education – QS World University Rankings just published. Having entered the top 50 worldwide for the first time in the 2008 THE-QS rankings, this year Trinity has not only consolidated its position but advanced six places on last year’s 49th place. It has also been ranked 13th place in Europe.
Commenting on the significance of the achievement, TCD Provost, Dr John Hegarty said: “Our stated ambition was to be at the front rank of world universities and among the top 50 globally. We have achieved that in a relatively short period of time and this year’s ranking of 43rd place has surpassed that original goal”.
“Such a high ranking is an outstanding achievement for Trinity and reflects the quality of our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and programmes, the high recognition by employers of our graduates across the world, and our reputation for excellence in research and scholarship by our international peers”.
“In the current economic climate it is very significant that in the international survey of over 3,200 employers, Trinity has moved up to 39th place. This is a strong endorsement by the global workplace of the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and the calibre of our students. Graduates are a university’s strongest asset. We must remember that the bulk of our graduates go on to employment in Ireland’s open economy, and our students are graduating not just with deep knowledge, but also as creative, clear-thinking and self-starting all-rounders. Trinity being ranked so highly by employers in this survey validates not only the long-standing values of this university, but bodes well for national economic recovery”.
“The challenge for Trinity will now be to sustain and improve its position in the rankings as a university of global consequence. Notwithstanding the challenges of an economic downturn and diminishing public finances, the College’s new Strategic Plan 2009-2014, will be launched next month and aims to further strengthen this performance. Rankings are only one indicator of performance and impact, and we rightly derive satisfaction from external peer validation. Overarching this is our goal that Trinity, by virtue of the strength and quality of our performance in education, research and training, will be a driver and source of creativity, wisdom and economic prosperity for Ireland and the wider world ”.
“Trinity’s achievement and that of our sister universities in Ireland in this year’s rankings has shown that the Government’s investment in education and research is paying off and that the university sector is delivering. Ireland came late to the table and is playing catch up in terms of research investment in comparison with other countries. It is critical that the State’s research programmes and policies such as the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI) and Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (SSTI) are maintained in order to sustain and build on what has been achieved in the past decade and to drive our future success.”
Trinity College Dublin continues to climb the world university rankings, moving up to 43rd place in the Times Higher Education – QS World University Rankings just published. Having entered the top 50 worldwide for the first time in the 2008 THE-QS rankings, this year Trinity has not only consolidated its position but advanced six places on last year’s 49th place. It has also been ranked 13th place in Europe.
Commenting on the significance of the achievement, TCD Provost, Dr John Hegarty said: “Our stated ambition was to be at the front rank of world universities and among the top 50 globally. We have achieved that in a relatively short period of time and this year’s ranking of 43rd place has surpassed that original goal”.
“Such a high ranking is an outstanding achievement for Trinity and reflects the quality of our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and programmes, the high recognition by employers of our graduates across the world, and our reputation for excellence in research and scholarship by our international peers”.
“In the current economic climate it is very significant that in the international survey of over 3,200 employers, Trinity has moved up to 39th place. This is a strong endorsement by the global workplace of the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and the calibre of our students. Graduates are a university’s strongest asset. We must remember that the bulk of our graduates go on to employment in Ireland’s open economy, and our students are graduating not just with deep knowledge, but also as creative, clear-thinking and self-starting all-rounders. Trinity being ranked so highly by employers in this survey validates not only the long-standing values of this university, but bodes well for national economic recovery”.
“The challenge for Trinity will now be to sustain and improve its position in the rankings as a university of global consequence. Notwithstanding the challenges of an economic downturn and diminishing public finances, the College’s new Strategic Plan 2009-2014, will be launched next month and aims to further strengthen this performance. Rankings are only one indicator of performance and impact, and we rightly derive satisfaction from external peer validation. Overarching this is our goal that Trinity, by virtue of the strength and quality of our performance in education, research and training, will be a driver and source of creativity, wisdom and economic prosperity for Ireland and the wider world ”.
“Trinity’s achievement and that of our sister universities in Ireland in this year’s rankings has shown that the Government’s investment in education and research is paying off and that the university sector is delivering. Ireland came late to the table and is playing catch up in terms of research investment in comparison with other countries. It is critical that the State’s research programmes and policies such as the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI) and Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (SSTI) are maintained in order to sustain and build on what has been achieved in the past decade and to drive our future success.”
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