Holy Apostles’ student Marie Miller uses her music from her new album Little Dreams, a tribute to the Little Flower’s “Little Way,” to bring comfort and strength to the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Marie was recently interviewed by the National Catholic Register (NCR) where she spoke about the release of her album during the current health crisis. 

Miller says, “During these difficult times, I really wanted to use my art as a source of comfort and strength for our world community enduring this pandemic. We are creating a ‘quarantine collage’ music video for my song Brave New Step from Little Dreams — people are sending photos from all over the world thanking the health-care workers on the front lines risking their lives.” (NCR, April 26, 2020, Marie Miller’s Music Has a St. Thérèse Connection

Watch Marie’s latest video for her song “Brave New Step” dedicated to our #Healthcareheros 

Pope Francis ‘Urbi et Orbi’ message and blessing (from the City to the World).

Read the Holy Father’s complete message here: Urbi et Orbi Full Text – Vatican Website

Urbi et Orbi Blessing and Plenary Indulgence:

Pope Francis will participate in a prayer service in front of St. Peter’s Basilica this Friday, March 27, 6 p.m. Rome time (1 p.m. eastern and 10 a.m. pacific) before offering a special Urbi et Orbi blessing, with the possibility of obtaining a plenary indulgence

Watch the prayer service: Vatican YouTube channel (English; other languages are available).
Decree for the plenary indulgence
Text of the Holy Father’s prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

I pray that you are all well.

In these difficult times, it is possible that your studies could be impacted if you contract COVID-19, or are responsible for the care of someone who has contracted it. Please contact me if this happens so that we can work together to find a solution that enables you to to continue, and eventually complete, your academic work.

I am here to help you. If you call my office number (860-632-3022) and leave a message, the message will be forwarded to my cell phone. You can also contact me by email, at [email protected]. I will respond to you as quickly as possible.

Stay safe!

Blessings,

Dr. Cynthia Toolin-WIslon
Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology
Academic Dean