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Oct 17

Three Lessons from Saint Francis: Celebrating the Season of Creation

Each year from September 1 to October 4, faith communities worldwide unite in prayer, advocacy, and action to protect Earth, our common...

Mar 19

The Seven Last Words of Christ

By: Campus Ministry Team We adore you, oh Christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. As we...

Jan 17

The Power of a Catholic Education

Dear Dragons, Catholic Schools Week is coming up, and I’m more proud than ever to serve as president of O’Dowd, where we just welcomed...

Nov 15, 2023

Counting Our Blessings: A Thanksgiving Message from President Kim Walsh

Dear Dragon Community, As we approach Thanksgiving I am filled with gratitude for the vibrancy, connection, and community on our campus....

Nov 15, 2021

Dragons on Kairos

“I’m Alejandra, and I just experienced Kairos,” laughs Alejandra Mart ’22, one of 50 seniors who recently returned from a three-day...

Dec 9, 2020

The O’Dowd Center: Students Rise through Catholic Education

Kevin Kelly, O’Dowd’s current Board Chair, credits Catholic education with helping him rise in the world. And he’s committed to making...

Nov 5, 2020

One Heart: O’Dowd Community Creates Art To Inspire Hope

The Sacred Heart is a traditional Catholic image, used for centuries to represent the heart of Christ. This year, the O’Dowd community...

Apr 21, 2020

Easter Hope and Joy to All!

Dear O’Dowd Students, Parents, Alumni, and Friends, In this Easter season, and on this Holy Saturday, may you all be blessed with peace...

Oct 4, 2019

2019 Senior Parent Mass skit

May 30, 2019

Upside-Down Religious Imagination

Ignatian Solidarity Network by Beth Mueller Stewart When I was younger, I loved experimenting with going upside-down. Wrapping my legs...