Something to Read

I want to recommend as a must read, the transcript of Mary Hess's talk at the CTS meeting at Notre Dame, May of 2009. Her discussion of Authority, Authenticity and Agency in the Web 2.0 and Social media worlds provides valuable insights for our ministry. She also discusses the changes in the publishing world and its impact on our programs. You will find the article here: www.luthersem.edu/mhess/HessPaper.pdf

Thanks to Caroline Cerveny, SSJ for the link to this article.

I want to recommend that you find a copy of the June 25th 2009 issue of "Origins" and read the article by Terrence W Tilley. The Title of the article is, "Three Impasses in Christology." Tilley's discussion of impasses and stalemates is an interesting conversation. The way we address impasses and stalemates has a direct impact on catechesis. I especially like the emphasis he gives to staying at the table. A tactic he says he learned from his Marianist friends at the University of Dayton.

OSV Acquires Harcourt Religion Publishers

Our Sunday Visitor announced today its acquisition of Harcourt Religion Publishers (a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. This brings together two of the nation’s leading Catholic publishing groups. Terms of the transaction were undisclosed. Read the press release here. For more information visit the web site here.

Mary McCollough (Updated 5/4/08)

I learned yesterday morning that Mary McCollough, Sales Manager from Harcourt Religion died suddenly Wednesday night. According to Matt Sumers she died of a brain aneurysm. I know Harcourt is preparing to send out information with contact information and the like. Mary was in Houston at NCCL and at the Ministry Summit she has been a good friend of MINK as well. I'll be keeping Mary's family and Harcourt and her catechetical friends in my prayers.

From Lee's weekly news letter:

Mary was a sales manager for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Religion Publishers and a longstanding member of NCCL. She had a zest for life and a warmth that radiated wherever she went. Prayers are always welcome and according to Diane Lampitt, President of the company .

Don