The Practicing Catholic 2012 Year-End Review
Here’s a review of our top ten posts of 2012 — some thoughts about what worked and what didn’t — and our blogging strategy for 2013. Plus some questions for our readers and fellow bloggers.
Catholic New Media Conference
Should I Write More About Deacon Formation?
Joel reflects on the process of discerning deacon formation with the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, especially in light of the demands that the formation process puts on his young family.
7 Quick Takes
This week’s 7 QT @ The Practicing Catholic highlight digital friendships, an expectant mother’s blessing, a miscarriage/perinatal loss memorial Mass, and the 40 Days for Life campaign. Oh and Lisa’s getting published Down Under!
Experience the Catholic New Media Conference
Good news, bad news. Bad news is Joel and I learned an important blogging lesson the hard way this past week. Good news is you’ll get to hear all about it and learn what-not-to-do-although-you-probably-already-knew-not-to-do-it-because-you-are-smart-and-savvy-unlike-us *breathe* when we talk about it during our presentation at the Catholic New Media Conference (CNMC). On August 29 – 31, … [Read more…]
Celebrating Successes — Quick Takes Style
— 1 — Joel and I were selected to present at the Catholic New Media Conference (CNMC) in Dallas/Arlington, Texas later this summer. Honored and excited, a nod and hat-tip like this gives us great motivation to keep up this crazy thing we call evangelization. This year’s conference is stronger than ever as CNMC joins forces … [Read more…]
2011 In Pictures — 7 Quick Takes Style
2011 has been exciting here at Das Schmidt Haus. Here’s my year in review, 7 Quick Takes style. — 1 — I started 2011 as a new full-time at-home parent after resigning from what many called the “dream job.” Many people didn’t understand my decision to walk away from a job with a very promising … [Read more…]