When I was in college, I always found it difficult to write the introduction to a paper…where on earth should I begin? Of course, this was before the days of word processors so you couldn’t just jump into the middle and worry about the intro later.

So while I’m waiting for some feedback from people (or for some inspiration), I suppose that I could introduce myself. I’m Sister Barb – a Sylvania Franciscan and the Campus Minister here at Lourdes College.

A funny thing happened on my way to becoming a Campus Minister…I started off as a math instructor (Ok…this is where you either cheer or make one of those ‘oh, yuck’ faces.) In fact, I was a math instructor long before I ever became a Sister of St. Francis (that’s right…I wasn’t born a Sister). But life takes a few unexpected turns here and there, and God is full of surprises.

Probably one of the most difficult parts about leaving the classroom and becoming a campus minister is that I actually see FEWER students. Think about it, when I was in a classroom I had a captive audience several days each week…and the faces changed every semester! Now I have to go out in search of people. That’s a big change when you consider that a huge part of what we Franciscans are all about is building relationships. So now you know my challenge for the coming year...get to know more students!

Hopefully, this blog will give more people a chance to hear about all of the opportunities that are available to Lourdes students through campus ministry. Join the conversation!

Enough for now…and in the spirit of Francis of Assisi, I wish you pax et bonum, pace e bene, peace and all good!

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 5:09:45 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)    Comments [1] | 

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for stopping by. This is the official blogspace for Media Relations at Lourdes College.

"Media Relations"...a term we hear often these days. What does this term mean to you? What are your thoughts about the media and what type of coverage would you like to see of Lourdes?                            

Is there something great about Lourdes that we should be highlighting to the public?

Well of course there is... Lourdes is a wonderful place!

Why not share it with the world...

Come on over! Submit your ideas and thoughts about Lourdes College with Media Relations...tell us what you think is great, and we might just share it so that the public can Discover Lourdes!

Thursday, July 26, 2007 12:29:34 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)    Comments [1] |