Author Archives: Susan Kehoe

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About Susan Kehoe

I am the wife of a Catholic deacon living in Des Moines Iowa. My husband Larry was ordained in 2006. We have two children and five grandchildren.. Our daughter and her family live in Ireland, and our son and his family live in Franklin Massachusetts.

Deacons in Ireland

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The Church in Ireland has resisted the permanent diaconate.  When my favorite deacon assists at Sunday Mass there, people can’t figure out what the heck he is. This has led to some humerus reactions like the time that the woman … Continue reading →

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Courageous and Silent No More

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Katrina Fernandez is one gutsy gal and a powerful witness (H/T Mark Shea): “Abortion advocates will never admit a post-abortive woman is a Mother because to admit that would acknowledge the existence that there was once a child. Not a … Continue reading →

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The Bishop vs the Gay Teen

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

I really didn’t want to write about this story even though it is in my neck of the woods. The constant barrage of anti Catholic rants coming from our culture in general and the MSM in particular is just getting … Continue reading →

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When I said that I am considering voting for the not Obama candidate…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

I didn’t mean Anyone but: Convict wins 40% of votes against Obama in US primary US President Barack Obama had to fight off stiff competition from a convict in West Virginia’s Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday. Although Mr Obama’s path … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Rejects Same Sex Marriage 61% to 38%

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Perhaps same sex marriage will not be forced on us as soon as I thought. North Carolina is the 31st state to reject same sex marriage in the voting booth.  Unfortunately here in Iowa we did not get to vote. … Continue reading →

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I Want to Go Where Nobody Knows My Name

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Hi remember me? Yes I am okay, and I have every intention to continue this blog.  The reason that this blog has been dormant for so long is that MS decided to flare up just as 1st communion and Confirmation … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Pope Benedict!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Susan Kehoe
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US Catholic Bishops Lead Fight for Religious Liberty

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The US Bishops have issued a Statement on Religious Liberty. (H/T Deacon Greg) It is a call to resist unjust laws that, in effect, abolish the freedom of religion. They point out that “ Religious liberty is more than freedom … Continue reading →

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Easter Vigil at Christ the King

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

My favorite deacon during the blessing of the baptismal water 11 adults and 7 children were baptized and confirmed Six came into full communion with the Catholic Church.

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Don’t Worry Sunday’s Coming

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

H/T Neal Obstat

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