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Dive into Episode #125 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Ernie Brooks, a positivity and relaxation instructor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mr. Brooks is also active with students at his alma mater, Anna Maria College, as a member of the alumni association Board of Directors. He prides himself in creating genuine connections with students and safe spaces for them to be their best selves as they navigate the college experience. In the 2024 World Happiness Report, the United States ranks 23rd, the first time in the report's history that the U.S. has fallen out of the top 20. The U.S. was ranked 15th in 2023. The report also indicated that young people, particularly those aged 15-24 (Generation Z), report lower happiness levels than older generations in many regions, including North America, Western Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. Concerns about their future, economic instability, and mental health contribute to this trend; essentially, they feel less happy than their elders. These data suggest that organizations of all types and sizes should expect that Gen Z will need support from a mental health perspective. To support Gen Z mental health, organizations should prioritize providing readily accessible mental health resources, promoting work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements, educating leaders on recognizing mental health concerns, incorporating stress management tools, and fostering a culture that openly discusses mental health issues, including utilizing platforms like meditation apps and wellness programs tailored to Gen Z's needs. In this elective course, Ernie is seeking to meet students where they are and provide them with roles that will help them be more positive and relaxed in their education pursuits and in their lives.

Mental Health for First Responders and the Behavioral Health Workforce Dr. John Pratico is a clinical psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts.  He has worked with children, adolescents and adults in community health centers, psychiatric hospitals, schools, college counseling, and private practice settings across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dr. Pratico's work at Anna Maria College focuses on the training of the next generation of mental health counselors, which has a renewed concentration on building resilience and focusing on one's own wellness as a mental health professional.  He is also acutely aware of the systemic barriers and concerns that align with the educational and field training requirements necessary to become licensed in the human services field.  One of the large federal grant projects he oversees provides cost-of-living stipends to Anna Maria College graduate psychology and social work students, who will go on to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) in the region.  He directs Anna Maria College's Mental Health First Aid training institute, which will facilitate provide over 2000 first responders with trainings on mental health topics by the end of 2024.  Dr. Pratico and Phil George discuss many issues around the topic of mental health in this episode. Please feel free to email him at philgeorge@charter.net with any health/nutrition/exercise questions. https://www.wellnesswave.net/

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series focuses on energy customers in healthcare. The interviews feature Scott Czubkowski, the National Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxcel Facilities, and Cory Pouliot, the Senior Director of Facilities Operations at Boston Medical Center. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... National solutions for sustainable healthcare [02:05] Making data-based decisions [07:41] Sustainability and DEI in healthcare facility construction [11:25] Bringing the community on board [13:43] Click here for detailed show notes Connect with Scott Czubkowski On LinkedIn Scott Czubkowski PE, CHC is the Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxcel.  His specialties include large-scale demand side reduction strategies resulting in utility savings and lower carbon emissions (GHG), supply side management procurement strategies that leverage large portfolio aggregation which supports RE strategies and facility performance programs that optimizes existing assets while optimizing maintenance costs.  Mr. Czubkowski entered the energy arena in 1990 as a nuclear plant construction engineer on 688 Los Angeles Class submarines and has supported hospital demand side programs since 1994 through various roles as a BAS controls engineer, HVAC system design builder, professional MEP consultant. Most recently, he manages over 1.9 TWh of emissions. He is a licensed trainer for Florida CILB continuing education programs, an adjunct professor for DeVry University and has spoken at regional engagements related to energy and HVAC system operations.   Geographical regions served: SE & Central US, Caribbean Islands, Switzerland, Holland, France and Canada. Connect with Cory Pouliot On LinkedIn Cory Pouliot is the Senior Director of Facilities Operations at Boston Medical Center. Cory possesses strong leadership and organizational competencies combined with strategic planning skills to ensure functional and sustainable program development and implementation, for both clinical and ancillary support/service areas. Cory holds a Master's degree in Facilities Management from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a MBA in Healthcare Administration from Anna Maria College.  Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering and Facilities and Plant Engineering; both from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.  Cory is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives.   Cory is also an Adjunct Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology, teaching various courses in numerous undergraduate and graduate programs in their Facilities Management and Construction Management programs.   Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com   Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com

15 - From Social Drinker to Problem Drinker with Tara Rivera This time of year can be especially stressful for many of us. And it's sometimes easy to think that a drink will help us relax. But what do you do when that drink turns into a problem?  Tara Rivera has worked as a Treatment Advocate for almost 7 years and has helped countless people begin their recovery journey. Tara is also an adjunct professor of addiction studies at Anna Maria College.  In 2018 she began recording podcasts and hosts a monthly recovery radio show on WPKZ.  Tara serves on several boards for local non-profit health and human service organizations and is a person in long term recovery. January 2023, she celebrated 26 years of continued sobriety. Her life revolves around helping others and being a voice for the disenfranchised. She is passionate about breaking the stigma of addiction and educating others about the disease. 
 Connect with Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-rivera-mba-984b8a60/ Banyan Treatment Centers: https://www.clearbrookinc.com/locations/massachusetts/ Radio Show: https://soundcloud.com/kzoneradio/12-5-23-clear-brook-road-to-recovery-radio-show-with-tara-rivera   +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIE Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/ptsd911-digital-toolkit-pre-orders-only The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2023 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved. 

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of a leader transcends mere innovation and technical prowess; it hinges on a steadfast commitment to doing the right thing. In this fast-paced sector, ethical considerations and principled leadership have become paramount. One exemplar of such values is Sepehr Salimi, the Vice President of Technology and Venture Banking at Cambridge Trust Company. With a dedication to not only driving technological advancements but also to ensuring that these advancements serve the greater good, Sepehr embodies the essence of a responsible and visionary tech leader. In an age where innovation is accompanied by moral dilemmas and social implications, individuals like Sepehr Salimi remind us that the path to progress in technology must be paved with unwavering ethics and a strong sense of responsibility.Here's more about Sepehr SalimiSep is the Innovation Banking portfolio manager with over a decade of experience in banking, ranging from relationship banking to commercial credit, middle market commercial and industrial lending, and portfolio management. Prior to his role at the Innovation Banking Group, Sep managed a $500 million middle market Commercial loan portfolio comprising of renewable energy, non-profit, and professional services. Sep joined Cambridge Trust in 2015 as an analyst, underwriting and analyzing commercial loans across all industries. Sep and his wife reside in Newton and enjoy cooking, hiking, and traveling.Joined Cambridge Trust in 2015MBA in Finance, Anna Maria College, 2012 BS in Business Administration, Anna Maria College, 2011Mentor, Flare EducationPrior experience includes, Commercial Portfolio Manager, Cambridge Trust; Senior Credit Analyst, Cambridge Trust; Commercial Credit Analyst, Commerce Bank & Trust; Office Manager, Santander; Bank Supervisor, TD Bank.

In this episode of the Baseball Bluebook Podcast, we have the privilege of interviewing Justin Perry, the newly appointed Head Baseball Coach at Albright College. Join us as we explore Perry's coaching journey and gain insights into his experiences and aspirations. Perry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, having previously served as the associate coach at Gettysburg College. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside outstanding college baseball coaches and developed a specialization in pitching coaching. Perry's passion for the game and commitment to player development make him an excellent addition to the Albright College baseball program. During our interview, we delve into Perry's background and discuss the pivotal moments that shaped his coaching career. From his early days as an assistant coach at Trinity College, Westfield State University, and Anna Maria College, to his impactful tenure at Gettysburg, Perry shares valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. We also explore Perry's coaching philosophy and the core values he instills in his players, both on and off the field. As he steps into his new role at Albright College, Perry shares his vision for the program, highlighting the importance of academic and athletic success, and the mentorship he aims to provide to his players. Join us as we gain valuable wisdom from Justin Perry's coaching journey and gain a deeper understanding of the passion and dedication he brings to the Albright College baseball program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballbluebook/support

Next up on The Open Door (May 10th), we discuss a theology of disability and its philosophical commitments. How is it that we can best see and serve disabled persons? What lessons can they, in turn, teach us? Our welcome guest is Dr. Marc Tumeinski of Anna Maria College and Holy Apostles College and Seminary. His doctoral research brought together in ecumenical dialogue the writings of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI and John Howard Yoder. Among the questions we will ask are the following. 1. Dr. Tumeinski, Marc, if we may, could you please tell us a bit about Anna Maria College and its mission?2. How did you come to your special focus on disabilities?3. You collaborate closely with your wife, Jo Massarelli. Do her interests and skills complement your own?4. Can you explain “Social Role Valorization”? And would you introduce us to the SRV Journal?5. What connections do you see between peacemaking, the Church, and Christians with impairments?6. You have put forward an ethical analysis of the use of physical and mechanical restraints in care of disabled people. Could you describe current practices in the use of restraints and the reforms you propose?7. Drawing on St. John of Damascus, St. Thomas Aquinas explains our being made in God's image with reference to our capacities for reason and free choice. What does his account mean in case of people with severe disabilities?8. The theologian Pia Matthews contends that Patristic resources emphasize the discerning, rather than the defining, of persons. What do you think of this emphasis?9. A significant number of homeless people suffer from both severe mental illness and long term drug addiction. What guidelines would you propose for responding to homeless persons with this “dual diagnosis”?10. How can the Church serve, to use Joseph Ratzinger's phrase, as a creative minority?

On June 27th, 2000, Molly Bish was just 16 years when she vanished from her lifeguarding job at a local pond. A few reports revealed that a suspicious man had been watching Molly. It would take three years before Molly's remains would be found just five miles from her family's home. Mr. and Mrs. Bish would become advocates not only for their daughter's unsolved murder but for many others in the area. They started the Molly Bish Foundation and The Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College. This case has had quite a few persons of interest over the years and is getting closer to being solved every day.Call to Action-1. If you have any information about the Molly Bish Case, call Mass State Police at (508) 453-7575.2. Please consider calling your State Representatives about Bill S.1595 which will Act Permitting Familial Searching and Partial DNA Matches in Investigating Certain Unsolved Cases.3. Please go to mollybishfoundation.com to learn more, submit a tip, or donate to the organization that is doing amazing things.Sources-https://www.newspapers.com/image/533419391/?terms=molly%20bish&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/428759880/?terms=molly%20bish&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/545875457/?terms=molly%20bish&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/533498268/?terms=molly%20bish&match=1https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/east-valley/2011/01/16/in-bish-case-he-8217/50657452007/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Molly_Bishhttps://obits.masslive.com/us/obituaries/masslive/name/molly-bish-obituary?id=14997957#:~:text=Paul's%20Cemetery%2C%20Maple%20St.%2C,life%20will%20feature%20noted%20spiritualhttps://www.boston25news.com/news/molly-bish-rodney-stanger-may-have-crossed-paths-1/141310989/https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2021/09/who-killed-molly-bish-a-closer-look-at-three-men-investigators-have-looked-over-the-years.html#:~:text=Gerald%20Battistoni&text=Battistoni%20was%20eyed%20by%20an,her%20grandmother's%20Sturbridge%20summer%20home.https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/molly-bishhttps://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1595https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/sister-of-molly-bish-man-linked-to-piirainen-case-resembles-sketch/https://www.mollybishfoundation.com/https://medium.com/@lorilamothe29/molly-bish-case-a-key-alibi-falls-apart-8174bbba7ed2

In this week's episode, Reagan Paras (Director of Choral Activities at Anna Maria College) vulnerably shares his story and experiences with us. Reagan reminds us that we have a holistic responsibility to children that supersedes the academic responsibility. Music is pervasive, and at the core is the emotional connection and humanness that music teaches us. This episode is a strong reminder of the importance of keeping a people-first philosophy at the core of your teaching. Be sure to join our community on Facebook and Instagram, and if you are inspired by the content, please support using Buy Me A Coffee! Check back every Thursday for a new inspiring episode. 

This episode is co-hosted by Josh Blum, John Vance & Doug Wehmeyer (making his B Shifter debut!). Douglas Wehmeyer is a thirty-three-year veteran of the fire service holding every rank from fire cadet to fire chief. He is currently a Deputy Fire Chief and Shift Commander for Deerfield Township Fire Rescue Department in Warren County, Ohio and a part-time Fire Chief for his hometown of Lockland, Ohio. Doug is a professor for Columbia Southern University. He is an Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP) Graduate and holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Anna Maria College.We talk about division operations and the impact having a division boss can have on an incident. Sign up for our two day command training workshops here. Shop B Shifter here. This episode was recored in Westbrook, Maine on October 6, 2022. Please subscribe!

This episode of Airing Addiction will discuss addiction and recovery in the academic space. Featuring guests Lynn Leblanc-Marrone John Pratico, and James DiReda.Dr. DiReda holds a dual Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University, and a Masters' degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut who has over thirty years of direct clinical experience and consulting in the field of addictions.Lynn is the Executive Director of Inpatient & Outpatient Clinical Services for Spectrum Health Systems. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor with more than 35 years of clinical and supervisory experience. She is also an adjunct faculty member at area colleges providing instruction in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Addiction Treatment, and Culturally Responsive Counseling. Lynn holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College.Dr. John Pratico is the Dean of Behavioral and Mental Health Programs at Anna Maria College. He received his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College, his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Lesley University, and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at MetroWest Neuropsychology in Westborough, MA. He has worked with children, adolescents and adults in community health centers, psychiatric hospitals, schools, and private practice settings across the Commonwealth.Please join Jesse and Lisa on this episode of Airing Addiction!

WARWICK RHODE ISLAND PILGRIM HIGH SCHOOL HIRING BLAKE SIMPSON TO BE A PART OF THEIR SPORTS PROGRAM WAS THE BEST THING THAT THEY HAVE DONE. CoachBlake Simpson over 10 years of lacrosse experience. From the 4 years of playing at Anna Maria College as both a close defender and attack man, Simpson was one of the original members of the Anna Maria Men's Lacrosse program. He has worked camps with MetroLacrosse in Boston DEDICATED TO MR HABERSHAW  #PILGRIMHIGHSCHOOL WATCH IN VIDEO ON FACEBOOK  FACEBOOK.COM/CWKIRPODCAST --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/canwekeepitreal/message

Mr. Travis Maruska, an associate professor of writing and media studies at the Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA, discusses his new article "We Were Ghosts: A Vietnam Story," with the NCO Journal team on May. 18, 2022. This is a story about the harrowing tales and real experiences of a Special Forces Veteran during the Vietnam War.

We cap the week with some hockey talk -- today, Matt Noonan welcomes Katie Zimmerman to the show to discuss her first official season coaching the Western New England University women's ice hockey program. Zimmerman was named the program's first-ever head coach prior to the 2019-20 school -- unfortunately, Covid-19 did not allow the team to compete this past school year, so as she told Noonan, it was certainly "worth the wait" for their first game earlier this school year against Anna Maria College. Noonan and Zimmerman discuss the first official season to building a culture and branding the program through Instagram. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as find us on Instagram @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support

Head Football Coach at Anna Maria College, Dan Mulrooney was named the 2021 ECFC Coach of the Year after leading the team to their first conference championship and NCAA playoff berth in program history. Signing on as head coach in 2016, he quickly transformed the school's struggling football program into a DIII powerhouse. Coach Mulrooney joins Nick to discuss his coaching philosophy, the integral roles culture and fit play into a team's success, and the benefits of competing with (and learning from) the best. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Delaware Valley University football team has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs. The Aggies will host Muhlenberg on Saturday in Doylestown. The Aggies improved to 11-0 on the season with an impressive 62-10 win over Anna Maria College in the first round this past weekend. The Aggies defense gets a lot of attention because it has been dominant all season along but DelVal's offense gets it done as well, averaging more than 40 points a game. It's an offense led by senior running back Donte Simmons who has rushed for 1,063 yards and 14 touchdowns this season, and he was named the Middle Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a very special Thanksgiving edition of the Noontime Sports Podcast! Matt Noonan welcomes not one, but TWO guests to the show. First up, Jeff Moore, who is the head coach of The Loomis Chaffee School, recaps his team's impressive season that concluded with a Todd Marble Bowl victory over Milton Academy. Moore discusses the win, along with some student-athletes that played their final game, as well as what is next for the team heading into the offseason. Following Jeff Moore, Dan Mulrooney, who is the head coach of the Anna Maria College football team, joins Matt Noonan to discuss his squad's exciting 2021 campaign that include a pair of firsts: a conference title and a a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Mulrooney reflects on his team's seven-win season and looks ahead to a busy offseason that will include some camps he will be running outside of New England. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support

The Delaware Valley University football team has qualified for the Division III NCAA Playoffs and the Aggies will be at home for the first round on Saturday, hosting Anna Maria College out of Massachusetts. The Aggies are one of the elite Division III teams in the country, 10-0, champs of the Mid Atlantic Conference for a fourth straight season and they have outscored their opponents 381-57 this year. The Aggies defense is a truly special unit. They have shut out three of their last four opponents, allowed double figure points just once this season and Del Val last allowed a touchdown back on October 16th. We caught up with head coach Duke Greco to talk about his team's season, that defense and this first round playoff matchup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first weekend of the 2021 NCAA Division III football season is quickly approaching, which means it is time to preview some games, including Anna Maria College visiting Delaware Valley University, Salisbury University competing against Johns Hopkins University, and RPI traveling to Endicott College (just to name a few). Additionally, host/producer Matt Noonan chats with James Baker of In The D3FB Huddle about a few other matchups to go with some thoughts on two New England Bowls, including coach Mike Toop's final game with the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USSMA). Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as on Instagram at @NoontimeNation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support

We're excited to share our Noontime Sports Week Six New England College Football Takeaways -- yes, we're a day late with our Monday show, but Matt Noonan (host/producer) share some thoughts a few small college teams/programs, including Bentley University, Bowdoin College, Endicott College, University of New Haven, and Western New England. Plus, Matt chats with Anna Maria College quarterback Alex Cohen, who has led the AMCATs to their best start in program history. Stay connected with Noontime Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as @NoontimeNation on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noontime-sports/support

Melissa Martiros, Dean of Music at Anna Maria College and Founding Director of OpporTUNEity, discusses her community outreach work. She speaks about her organization, which strengthens the ties between post-secondary music programs and their local communities while promoting the use of music as a means to engage undergraduate students in educational programs that emphasize social change. She also speaks more broadly about the topic of community outreach.

Rising Up Series Finale - In today's episode we have a good friend and supporter of the show Dan Kenary with us today. Dan is a graduate of Bridgwater State University in Exercise Science and Nutrition and Merrimack College for Masters in Exercise and Sports Science with a fellowship as a strength and conditioning coach at Boston College. Dan teaches Nutrition at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. He is also the founder of Dan Kenary Performance which is an online exercise and nutrition coaching platform where he customizes plans through educating them through the process. Lastly, he is also the co-host of the French Pressed Podcast which is available on Spotify (linked below). In this episode we discuss how movement can lead to improvement in all aspects of an individuals life, and get to hear about Dan's process as an online trainer and coach. Dan's Kenary Performance: https://www.dankenaryperformance.com/ French Pressed Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VXZBywfRr4vMcZxKL0XKL?si=HTVg8JeQRYKljxw3RSUNaA

A.B. Turenne is a 22-year veteran of the fire service and currently a career firefighter in Middlesex County, Connecticut.Starting in 2017 at nearly 40 years of age, A.B. made an amazing personal transformation to his health and fitness, losing over 150 pounds. A.B. is also a certified fire instructor II at the eastern Connecticut Fire School and a graduate from the Master of Public Administration program at Anna Maria College.  Lastly, he is a contributor to the Fire Engineering Training Community.

With her master in education and As a trained Waldorf Kindergarten teacher Michelle has worked in early childhood education for more than twenty years. She taught parent/child and preschool classes at Monadnock Waldorf School for thirteen years. She spent two years as the primary caregiver for infants/toddlers at Sophia's Hearth Family Center and has had the pleasure of teaching a mixed age kindergarten at the Hartsbrook School. She holds a bachelor's degree from Anna Maria College in early childhood education and master’s degree in education from Lesley College. She completed her Waldorf Teacher Training from Sunbridge College and has completed course work in the Birth to Three Specialization Program at Sophia's Hearth Family Center. Michelle has stepped away from teaching for the times being to help care for her infant grandchild, along with supporting Sophia’s Hearth one day a week as Co-director of childcare. Michelle enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time in nature. She has three grown children whom she enjoys spending time with most of all.   During this episode she speaks to us about the    To find out more about Michelle keep an eagle eye out for contribution to the Joyful Beginnings website coming in April 2021.   To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings,  click here https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   Our website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

This week, Hugh Drummond joins Cayenne for 321 GO where the discuss covid cases rising, President Trump, and Pope Francis supporting the LGBTQ community. Plus, Hugh interviews Reagan Paras, Director of Music Education at Anna Maria College where they talk music in horror movies. In Two Minutes with Tom, Tom and Cayenne talk predictions for the presidential debate.

Dan Mulrooney, who is the head football coach at Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new ‘Football Friday Podcast’ on Noontime Nation.  Mulrooney and Noonan discussed a slew of topics from podcasts – what is Dan listening to these days? – to social media, marketing, and even TikTok.  Make sure to follow Noontime Nation on social media – find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube! 

This week, AICUM Senior Vice President Rob McCarron speaks with Mary Lou Retelle, president of Anna Maria College. Plus, Rich Doherty, president of AICUM, discusses the role higher education will play in Governor Baker's Reopening Advisory Board.

This week on OA on Air, Dr. Greg Ciottone from Anna Maria College weighs in on coronavirus, Jamie Dunbar takes over 3-2-1 GO, and Tom talks Super Tuesday. In honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting the incredibly talented women of O'Neill and Associates. First up is an interview with SVP Ann Murphy.

SVP Hugh Drummond talks with Dr. Greg Ciottone from Anna Maria College. Dr. Gregory Ciottone is a nationally recognized leader in the health emergency management field. He is author of the leading textbook in the field, Ciottone’s Disaster Medicine. He also holds an appointment as associate professor of emergency medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Jake is in his second season as the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Anna Maria College. During our conversation, we discussed his quick transition from being an undergrad, to becoming a graduate assistant at Anna Maria College to becoming the Head Coach in under a year, the value of recruiting early and developing relationships, and his experience as a goalkeeper and how it prepared him to become a coach. How to contact Jake: e-mail: jacobpesarcik@annamaria.edu IG: @amcat_mens_soccer 0:55 Playing and Coaching background 4:30 transition from graduate assistant to becoming head coach 6:35 highlights of college coaching- developing a foundation with current players 8:35 background of soccer at Anna Maria and deep-dive into foundation/values 10:30 working with a smaller roster 12:00 importance of recruiting and how to find success 15:20 taking over as a head coach- what do you keep and what do you add? 17:15 running an ID Clinic 20:20 the value of coach education and networking in preparation for becoming a head coach 23:30 how being a goalkeeper has aided in coaching journey 25:20 coaching philosophy 26:15 Advice for players that are struggling with playing time 29:50 summer training program 31:00 mentors and influential coaches 34:45 tying in academic education in Social Work with coaching 36:50 looking forward to for remainder of 2019 39:20 three coaching points 44:30 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

This week on Inside the Headset, we speak with Dan Mulrooney--Head Coach for Anna Maria College. We cover the ins and outs of being a young coach, including how he approaches interviewing and hiring coaches to his staff. We also discuss building a program of young players, creating a brand, and we hear the story of how he saved his neighbor's life. Dan Mulrooney's career began as a linebackers coach at Worchester Polytechnic Institute in 2013. Mulrooney was promoted to defensive coordinator prior to the 2014 season, and he led the WPI defense for three seasons. In 2017, at the age of 28, Mulrooney was named head coach for Anna Maria College. Coach Mulrooney was selected as a participant in the AFCA's 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute in 2018. [0:26] Start of interview [0:42] Becoming head coach at the age of 28 [2:07] "Being a mentor, not a critic" [3:40] Developing your personal brand [5:01] Showing accountability and earning trust [6:26] The interview and hiring process [11:15] "Dr. Phil moments" [13:39] Time and patience [15:59] Saving his neighbor's life [20:24] Building from the ground up [22:26] "Being comfortable with being uncomfortable" You can follow Dan Mulrooney on Twitter. Have any questions, comments, or ideas for the show? Send us an email at podcast@afca.com. 

Transformational Leadership with Fire Chief Reggie Freeman   While attending a community event in the City of New Haven, Hartford Fire Chief Reggie Freeman and I got the opportunity to "chop it up" and discuss his passion for Transformational Leadership.  Please give a listen and share this great insight that Chief Freeman has been espousing all over the globe.  The content is heavy and well worth taking a few notes to improve your management style, no matter what industry you represent. Reginald D. Freeman, MS, CFO, FIFireE On February 1, 2016, Reginald D. Freeman was sworn in as the 37th Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director for the City of Hartford. Prior to the City of Hartford, Chief Freeman served as Fire Chief for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Ft. Worth, TX also known as U.S. Air Force Plant 4. In addition to his duties as Chief of Department to the team in Ft. Worth, Chief Freeman provided international guidance and direction to the Italian and Japanese governments through the Ministry of Defence by providing training and consulting to each nation's Air Force Fire Department personnel, respectively as it pertains to the F-35 Lightning. Furthermore, Chief Freeman served as the Assistant Chief/Deputy Director of Emergency Management for the City of Hartford, CT as well as Fire Chief for Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA. (U.S. Air Force Plant 6) where he was named Professional of the Year in 2009. Chief Freeman served in Iraq as a civilian Fire Chief for the U.S. Department of Defense and coalition allies from 2004 to 2008, providing all hazards fire and emergency services to forward and continuing operating bases throughout Iraq. His last assignment was at their headquarters on Camp Victory in Baghdad as the Chief of Compliance, Safety, & Planning where he helped managed more than 700 firefighters and nearly 25,000 calls per year.  He has worked in a number of fire service capacities in his career including Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Fire Captain, Fire Service Instructor, Assistant Fire Chief, and Fire Chief. Fire Chief Reggie FreemanChief Freeman's educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership from Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE. He earned his Master's Degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ and he is currently a Doctoral student in dissertation phase studying Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Organizational Development. Chief Freeman is also a graduate and Fellow of Harvard University's Senior Executives for State & Local Government program at the Kennedy School of Government. Chief Freeman previously served as the Chair of the Industrial Fire & Life Safety Section for the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and a previous Board member of the Executive Fire Officer Section of the IAFC and Technical Committee member of NFPA 1021 (Fire Officer Professional Qualifications), respectively. Additionally, Chief Freeman serves as the Chair for the Commission on Professional Credentialing via the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. and is also the Director of Training for the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs. Lastly, Chief Freeman is an accredited Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. as well as a credentialed “Fellow” with the Institution of Fire Engineers, USA Branch. Lastly, Chief Freeman serves on the Board of Directors for NFPA. Chief Freeman is an Adjunct Professor for Anna Maria College and the University of Florida where he lectures in both undergraduate and graduate Fire Science and Master of Public Administration programs.    

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Vern Brownell, CEO, D-Wave Systems Inc. and James Olson, Dean, Applied Science; Prof, Mech Eng., UBC On Forging Partnerships to Shape the Future. Come Learn How Quantum Computers Are Transforming the Future and the Future Of Engineering Vern Brownell joined D-Wave as CEO in 2009, leading the company through its transition from research into the leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems and software. During his tenure D-Wave secured its first customers including Lockheed Martin, Google and NASA, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, and raised over $170 million in venture funding. Mr. Brownell joined D-Wave from Egenera, a pioneer of infrastructure virtualization, a company he founded and at which he held executive roles including CEO. Prior to Egenera, Mr. Brownell served as the Chief Technology Officer at Goldman Sachs where he and his staff of 1,300 were responsible for worldwide technology infrastructure. He holds an MBA degree from Anna Maria College and a BEng. degree in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. James Olson, PEng, is Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia. He has spearheaded a number of initiatives aimed at transforming engineering education in the 21st century, including efforts to enrich diversity, student work experience, and business leadership and entrepreneurship programs. A Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the recipient of multiple research awards, Dean Olson was previously Associate Dean of Research and Industry Partnerships, Director of the Pulp and Paper Centre, and Interim Director of the Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems at UBC. Speakers: Vern Brownell, CEO, D-Wave Systems Inc. James Olson, Dean, Applied Science UBC *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

This is one of our favorite shows with Dr. Craig Wiener, who joined us for a very special show that unexpectedly ended up being about parenthood and how our society does not teach the gentle and supportive art of raising a child. Inspiring, full of hope, loving, and very insightful, Dr. Wiener shares some very thought provoking insights with grace and aplomb. We hope you enjoy this wonderful, favorite archive in celebration of gathering and Thankfullness. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as, a disorder that appears in early childhood. You may know it by the name attention deficit disorder, or ADD.  ADD/ADHD makes it difficult for people to inhibit their spontaneous responses-responses that can involve everything from movement to speech to attentiveness. Dr. Craig Wiener is a licensed Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children , adolescents and families.  Dr Wiener has taught in the Psychology Graduate Department at Clark University and in the Undergraduate Psychology departments at Worcester State University and Anna Maria College. In addition to 30 years of private practice, he is an Assistant Professor in the Director of Mental Health Services at Family Health Center in Worcester. Dr. Wiener has questioned the growing tendency to make behavioral problems medical disabilities and shows parents how to stop the reinforcements and alternatively develop their child's self reliance and cooperation. Dr. Wiener joins us to discuss his latest work:Parenting Your Child with ADHD: A No-Nonsense Guide for Nurturing Self-Reliance and Cooperation giving parents a powerful new drug free way to eliminate ADHD behavior in an easy to read format. Dr. Craig Weiner  

To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To learn how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win Kelly Charles and Juan Carlos Gill welcomes Dr. Craig B. Wiener. Dr. Wiener is a licensed Psychologist based in Worcester, Massachusetts where he specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Dr. Wiener obtained his Doctorate Degree from the Clark University in 1979, and he is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Massachusetts Psychological Association. In addition to over thirty years of private practice, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Family Health Center of Worcester where he supervises a large staff of clinicians, Post-doctoral Fellows, and Pre-doctoral Psychology and Social Work Interns. He has taught in the Psychology Graduate Department at Clark University and in the Undergraduate Psychology departments at Worcester State University and Anna Maria College. Throughout his career, Dr. Wiener has questioned the growing tendency to make behavioral problems medical disabilities. His groundbreaking work with ADHD shows that the behaviors included in the ADHD diagnosis can become frequent due to reinforcement. He shows parents how to stop those reinforcements and alternatively develop their child’s self-reliance and cooperation. Dr. Craig B. Wiener is the author of three books on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). His first two books: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as a Learned Behavioral Pattern: A Return to Psychology (2007), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as a Learned Behavioral Pattern: A Less Medicinal More Self-reliant Collaborative Intervention (2007) are written for professionals. These books critique traditional views about ADHD and highlight the problems associated with traditional ADHD interventions. His third book, Parenting Your Child with ADHD: A No-Nonsense Guide for Nurturing Self-reliance and Cooperation (2012) gives parents a powerful new drug-free way to eliminate ADHD behavior in an easy to read format. In 2010, Dr. Wiener presented his refreshing ideas about ADHD at the national convention for Psychologists in San Diego California with other prominent ADHD experts. Over the past few years, he has presented at Wellesley College’s prestigious Stone Center, at a University of Massachusetts Medical School “Grand Rounds”, and at a Biennial Symposium for Social Worker. To lean more about Dr. Wiener email him at mailto:drcraigwiener@hotmail.com.  To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/1MLJSLG. To look at our sponsorships go tohttp://www.educents.com/daily-deals#wwow. To learn about the magic of Siri go tohttps://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation to aspenrosearts@gmail.com. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles.    Send to:  Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you Win

Dennis Vanasse is the author of several children's books, including "Everyone Belongs," which is about a young boy who has Epidermolysis Bullosa. Dennis' passion is working with special needs children. His children's books help children deal with major life obstacles. All of the books promote awareness which leads to acceptance. Dennis is currently the Director of the Student Success Center and an Adjunct Professor at Anna Maria College. In addition, Dennis is a special education department head at South High Community School in Worcester, MA. He lives in Worcester with his wife, Kerri, and his four children. 

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood. You may know it by the name attention deficit disorder, or ADD.  ADD/ADHD makes it difficult for people to inhibit their spontaneous responses-responses that can involve everything from movement to speech to attentiveness. Dr. Craig Wiener is a licensed Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children , adolescents and families.  Dr Wiener has taught in the Psychology Graduate Department at Clark University and in the Undergraduate Psychology departments at Worcester State University and Anna Maria College.  In addition to 30 years of private practice, he is an Assistant Professor in the Director of Mental Health Services at Family Health Center in Worcester. Dr. Wiener has questioned the growing tendency to make behavioral problems medical disabilities and shows parents how to stop the reinforcements and alternatively develop their child's self reliance and cooperation.  Author of three books, Dr. Wieners third is Parenting Your Child with ADHD: A No-Nonsense Guide for Nurturing Self-Reliance and Cooperation gives parents a powerful new drug free way to eliminate ADHD behavior in an easy to read format.  Joins us as Dr. Wiener presents his refreshing ideas about ADHD    Dr. Carl Weiner's site

Making Life Easy with Gwen Gistarb with guest Debbie Pokornik & Craig Wiener Empowering NRG was founded by Debbie Pokornik in 2008 and focused on helping parents bring out the best in themselves and their children. Debbie offered a variety of resources for parents including teleseminars, parenting articles, workshops and support to help parents recognize what they might be doing to make their job harder than it needed to be. - See more at: http://www.debbiepokornik.com/home/about-us/#sthash.tslNRS7l.dpuf   Dr. Craig B. Wiener is a licensed Psychologist based in Worcester, Massachusetts where he specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Dr. Wiener obtained his Doctorate Degree from the Clark University in 1979. He has taught in the Psychology Graduate Department at Clark University and in the Undergraduate Psychology departments at Worcester State University and Anna Maria College. In addition to over thirty years of private practice, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Family Health Center of Worcester where he supervises a large staff of clinicians, Post-doctoral Fellows, and Pre-doctoral Psychology and Social Work Interns.

Dr. Craig B. Wiener is a licensed Psychologist based in Worcester, Massachusetts where he specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Dr. Wiener obtained his Doctorate Degree from the Clark University in 1979. He has taught in the Psychology Graduate Department at Clark University and in the Undergraduate Psychology departments at Worcester State University and Anna Maria College. In addition to over thirty years of private practice, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Family Health Center of Worcester where he supervises a large staff of clinicians, Post-doctoral Fellows, and Pre-doctoral Psychology and Social Work Interns. Throughout his career, Dr. Wiener has questioned the growing tendency to make behavioral problems medical disabilities. His groundbreaking work with ADHD shows that the behaviors included in the ADHD diagnosis can become frequent due to reinforcement. Martha Guidry, the principal at The Rite Concept, brings over 15 years of combined brand management, concept development, and research experience to each of her projects. The trade knows her as “The Concept Queen” due to her proven expertise in new concept development and positioning.  After completing her MBA at Harvard, Martha spent six years in consumer marketing for Procter & Gamble and Hasbro Toys. She has developed new product concepts for launch into the marketplace for nationally recognized companies such as Pfizer ®, Bush Beans®, Pizza Hut®, DuPont®, and Amway®. Clients perceive Martha as an unusually dynamic, creative and resourceful consultant and practitioner with the business know-how to drive your business to winning results.

Dr. Craig B. Wiener is a licensed Psychologist based in Worcester, Massachusetts where he specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Dr. Wiener obtained his Doctorate Degree from the Clark University in 1979, and he is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Massachusetts Psychological Association. In addition to over thirty years of private practice, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Family Health Center of Worcester where he supervises a large staff of clinicians, Post-doctoral Fellows, and Pre-doctoral Psychology and Social Work Interns. He has taught in the Psychology Graduate Department at Clark University and in the Undergraduate Psychology departments at Worcester State University and Anna Maria College.    Dr. Craig B. Wiener is the author of three books on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). His first two books: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as a Learned Behavioral Pattern: A Return to Psychology (2007), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as a Learned Behavioral Pattern: A Less Medicinal More Self-reliant Collaborative Intervention (2007) are written for professionals. These books critique traditional views about ADHD and highlight the problems associated with traditional ADHD interventions. His third book, Parenting Your Child with ADHD: A No-Nonsense Guide for Nurturing Self-reliance and Cooperation (2012) gives parents a powerful new drug free way to eliminate ADHD behavior in an easy to read format.

Summary of today's show: On our regular Thursday show, Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Fr. Roger Landry, and Antonio Enrique consider the news headlines of the week, including last weekend's performance of Kiko Arguello's symphonic homage “The Suffering of the Innocents” in Boston; CatholicTV's Gabriel Award; Massachusetts as the most Catholic state; a parish's mortgage burning to honor a former pastor; youth ministry awards; priest assignments; and safeguarding the Catholic identity of colleges. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today's guest(s): Fr. Roger Landry, executive editor of The Anchor, the newspaper of the Fall River diocese; and Antonio Enrique, editor of The Pilot, the newspaper of the Boston archdiocese Links from today's show: Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot's and The Anchor's websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. Today's topics: Catholic symphony; CatholicTV; most Catholic state; mortgage-burning; youth ministry awards; Catholic identity 1st segment: Scot and Susan discussed the religious education office's Mass and graduation ceremony for the Spanish-language two-year leadership program for parish volunteers, which will occur tonight. Everyone involved volunteers in their parish and they meet every Saturday for two years from 1-5pm. They will go back to their parishes with solid foundation in theology and skills in catechetics, hospital ministry, youth ministry, and more. Scot said the Catholic Media secretariat is also working with the Hispanic Apostolate on helping them with more Spanish-language radio programming. Susan said Cardinal Seán will participate in the graduation tonight. Scot said Susan, Antonio and himself were present on Sunday for the symphony of the “Suffering of the Innocents” composed by Kiko Arguello. Antonio was one of the organizers and more than 2,000 people attended. The vast majority were Catholics, but there were also representatives of the Jewish community were present. Scot said he was moved by quotes from members of the Jewish community. “I had tears in my eyes when everyone sang the Shema,” said Robert Liekind, director of the American Jewish Committee. “It was immensely moving. The sense of our common heritage, our common roots, really came out.” “This couldn't have been possible 50 years ago,” added Rabbi Barry Starr from Temple Israel in Sharon. “We have made a lot of strides on the path of reconciliation, and I am truly grateful that I was here to witness to this.” “This has been moving and touching to my heart,” Rabbi Starr added. Marybeth Bisson, parishioner at Most Precious Blood Parish of Dover, also said she also was moved by the symphony. “We have been to a lot of symphonies,” Bisson said. “This was everything they said it was going to be and more. Absolutely phenomenal.” Scot heard that from many others who were present. Scot said he had high expectations and those expectations were surpassed. Antonio said the organizers were happy with how it went and Cardinal Seán was as well. He said some a Jewish rabbi told him they felt like part of the community and he felt loved. This contrasts with the old prejudices and animosities that existed at times and in some places between Christians and Jews. Antonio said these Jewish-Catholic relations are becoming more of a movement and not just theologians talking. The singing of the Shema Yisrael was a key part of that unity. They discussed how Mary is an icon of the suffering of Christ, helping us to enter into the suffering in our lives with our eye on Christ, seeing how she accepted the sword of suffering that would pierce her heart, as the prophet foretold. The wages of sin are death, as St. Paul says, and Christ takes the suffering upon himself to give us a new and different life. Mary is at the center of that renewal. Scot said a moving moment was when everyone in the audience chanted a prayer to Mary with the choir. Susan said just being in Symphony Hall was beautiful and then Cardinal Seán quoted Dostoevsky: “The prince says that the world will be saved by beauty!” She also said she was unsure what to expect from an artist who composes music, but it was so lovely. Fr. Roger Landry said Pope Benedict said the greatest evangelization force, the means by which to bring people to conversion, is the beauty of the art the Church has produced and the beauty of the saints. When God produces these great acts of beauty, it brings us to the Source of Beauty, which is God. Great symphonies, great cathedrals, great pieces of art help us to understand who we really are and become mirrors of the beauty of the Lord. When we look back to St. Thomas Aquinas, in addition to his 50 volumes of theology, he also produced some of our greatest Eucharistic hymsn we still sing today. He recognized that the beauty of God and our faith couldn't just be expressed in philosophical and theological prosaic sentences. They had to be expressed too in poetry and music. Antonio said CatholicTV was there and did many interviews and they also taped the whole catechetical experience. He expects them to have a special program. He said the plan is to put it online somewhere. There was also discussion of how it resonated with many how the very Brahmin Symphony Hall was the site of this Catholic and Jewish event. Also, regarding CatholicTV, they were awarded Television Station of the Year by the Gabriel Awards along with EWTN. This is the second time they were honored. It shows how the two national Catholic television networks are bringing people to God. Fr. Roger said in age when so many people watch TV and watch videos on the Internet that the Church take advantage of this new . He said both networks are doing high quality work with very good content. For many people who are homebound, this is their connection to the Church. Also, this week, a headline shows that the latest shows that Massachusetts has passed Rhode Island as the state with the highest percentage of Catholic population. Antonio said realistically it means that the Catholic population dropped a little slower than it did in Rhode Island. Antonio and Susan agreed that it might be due to the number of Catholic immigrants coming into MAssachusetts versus Rhode Island. In Massachusetts, the Catholic population is 44.9%, but what's really telling is that weekly Mass attendance is 1 out of 6 Catholics. We should not stop until we can raise that number much higher. Rhode Island's Catholic population has dropped by 14%. Fr. Roger said he agrees that the influx of immigrants is responsible and we have a greater responsibility because of our greater numbers. We have to help people who call themselves Catholics to respond to a renewal of their faith. To whom more is given, much is to be expected. Scot said Holy Family Parish in Duxbury honored their longtime former pastor with a mortgage burning ceremony. Msgr. William Glynn was pastor for more than 25 years before entering Senior Priest status a few yearsago. Susan said the article ends with a great quote: In the spirit of care for priests and the priesthood, he repeated a message he gave in his homily. He pointed to the need for young men to step up and serve in the priesthood, and called upon lay people to encourage vocations. “It has been a great life to have been a priest. I regret that there are not more vocations,” he said. Scot said most parishes have some sort of a debt, but many leaders in Holy Family wanted to retire this mortgage as a way to honor Msgr. Glynn who had seen this parish built and worked had to put this parish in a great financial position. It's a testament of a connection by a parish family to their spiritual father for many years. Antonio said Catholicism is about community. Community meets and gathers around their pastors. Even in canon law that pastors are to meet and care for everyone in their parish, not just the Catholics. Antonio said he'd never heard of mortgage burning before so he wanted to make sure to cover the event in the Pilot. Scot said he was struck by how much Msgr. Glynn wanted to retire this debt on behalf of the parish. It highlights the pastor's role as both a spiritual leader, but also as a leader in the more mundane needs of life. Fr. Roger said the great pastors are those who want to provide for those entrusted to them. Msgr. Glynn didn't want to pass on debt to his successors. Most priests leaving a parish want to leave their house in order. But it's not just a gift to his successor but to his spiritual children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren. The people witness his commitment to them. Also in the Pilot this week was the annual awards banquet for Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults, recognizing the great work being done by many people in many parishes. They honored 120 youth, young adults, and their leaders in ministry in 46 parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Antonio said everyone recognized were models of Catholic life. Susan said she was impressed by the ONE office's organization of the event. She said one of the awards was to Marge Costa, a teacher at Ursuline Academy, who taught Susan's daughters. Fr. Mike Harrington won an award and had a fan club of about 100 people. Deacon Jim Greer and his wife Terri won the Norm Plante Awards in honor of their work in youth ministry. Scot said the Fall River diocese also recognizes young people and those who minister to them. Fr. Roger said everyone recognizes that peer pressure among kids is a reality. These kinds of award ceremonies give positive peer pressure to lift up young people living their faith with great joy and even heroism as examples for them to follow. Fr. Roger likes to embarrass the award winners at the end of Mass by recognizing them in front of the whole community. Also in the Pilot was an announcement of five priest assignments. Fr. Shawn Carey, one of the few deaf priests in the US, has been named director of the Office of the Deaf Apostolate. Fr. Alonso Macias is leaving his three parishes in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain and is assigned to a growing Spanish-speaking community in Marlborough. Replacing him is Fr. Carlos Flor, who is moving from Immaculate Conception in Revere. Fr. Patrick McLaughlin will be leaving as administrator of St. Joseph in Medford and entering senior priest status. Fr. Bob Carr, pastor of St. Benedict in Somerville, will be accepting a new assignment soon as well. Scot said the Pilot also profiles Fr. John Delaney who's the new pastor of Sacred Hearts in Haverhill. Antonio said he comes to the parish with a wealth of experience in that area of the Archdiocese. Fr. Delaney was quoted as saying, “1 try to live my priesthood always keeping in mind the philosophy, ‘How can I help you to get closer to God?' My goal is to be a holy prayerful priest who is available to people to journey with them in life.” Scot said he's extremely well-respected for his work at St. Michael's in Andover, one of the largest in the Archdiocese. Susan said she was surprised to learn that Fr. Delaney has two Master's degrees, one in chemistry and another in environmental engineering. 2nd segment: Scot said this week's editorial in the Anchor talks about genuine Catholic colleges and universities. It's been in the news lately with the decision of Anna Maria College outside of Worcester rescinding a commencement invitation to Victoria Kennedy. Pope BEnedict also spoke on this to US bishops on their ad limina visits. Fr. Roger said Pope Benedict recognizes that Catholic education is key to spreading the Gospel. In college, it's where many young people are beginning to choose the trajectory of their life. This means that there needs to be an authentic Catholic culture, not just a religion class and a chapel on campus. Unfortunately, many young people leave Catholic colleges having lost their faith. He noted that Vicki Kennedy has made public statements in support of abortion and same-sex marriage and so inviting her to get an honorary degree and give her a platform to speak to the students would be difficult. In the editorial, Fr. Roger writes: If Yeshiva University invited Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for a debate and discussion, it might even be a sign of magnanimity, peacemaking and institutional self-confidence. But if Yeshiva were to ask him to speak to the graduates at commencement and give him an honorary degree, everyone would wonder whether it had lost its identity, not to mention marbles. … There's a reason why Howard University never invited — and never would have considered inviting — Strom Thurmond for an honorary doctorate. Even if in all other parts of his life he were a consummate gentleman, even if he had done many other things for many other people through public service, he would still not be invited because of the strident support of racism in his political ascent. Catholic institutions of higher learning should have as high standards with regard to potential honorees' positions on abortion and marriage and other fundamental issues of the Catholic faith as historically black institutions have had with regard to racism. Fr. Roger said God bless Bishop McManus for recognizing this action would call into question Anna Maria College's commitment to their Catholic identity. Bishop McManus was disinvited to the commencement by the students, which is an indication of the culture at the college. The Catholic identity needs to be reinforced there. As Catholics we can't support the killing of babies in the womb or undermining the meaning of marriage. Catholic universities and colleges ought to be distinguished by preparing students not just for life but eternal life, not just for work but for mission, not just for LSATs, MCATs, and GREs but for the eschatological final exam. The choices that a Catholic college or university makes — selecting administrators and faculty members, allocating resources, determining admissions standards, and even choosing commencement speakers — should always be in harmony with the faith and reflect these genuinely Catholic priorities. Scot said it's a controversial issue only because the Church hasn't embraced the ideal we all should support Church teachings on life issues. Susan said the two examples Fr. Roger gave are good illustrations. It's not we don't invite people who disagree with us ever, but the context of the address is important. She noted the Pope aid young people have a right to hear the teaching of the Church. Antonio was happy to see the Pope say the key problem here is we need to witness to the faith, but we are in a moment where there is no absolute truth, but whatever we think is true is what's important. Susan noted we have to have a well-formed conscience. Scot said bishops have a job to do to ensure that any institution that has Catholic as part of its identity live up to the ideals of the faith and don't send out mixed messages.