Dec 10, 2019
By Mary Quilici Aumack As is our tradition, we traveled to Oregon this year for Thanksgiving. We have done this almost every year since 1983 (Yikes!). We have deep traditions around outings, certain celebrations for certain days, and FOOD. As you know, my friend Fr...
Nov 18, 2019
By Mary Quilici Aumack Chief Executive Officer The Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County I’m a broken record sometimes. In my writing, themes repeat themselves. Far overriding all others is that of gratitude for the “why” of us: The real presence of...
Nov 5, 2019
By Mary Quilici Aumack Last week, I was talking to my daughter Kacey about family stories. She was encouraging me to rally my five siblings and get things “written down,” so that the stories which we love and carry in our hearts can be passed on and treasured by...
Oct 22, 2019
Article originally published by The Valley Catholic. Read the original article here. By Liz Sullivan As the Saturday morning sun shone through the blue stain glass windows above the altar at Holy Cross Church in San José on October 12, the Society of Saint Joseph held...
Oct 22, 2019
By Carolina Scipioni Independent Consultant Guest Writer I am always amazed (and a bit intimidated, I must confess) by the greatness of the saints. All of them have made unthinkable sacrifices and some even endured great suffering during their lives with the sole...
Oct 1, 2019
by Mary Quilici Aumack, CEO Last week I had dinner with Fr. Mark Arnzen. I often have the opportunity to meet with pastors, hear about life in their parishes, and discuss challenges, ideas, and ultimately hope. When I got home I texted Fr. Mark and said “you are an...
