The Ordinary that Makes Us Saints
“We, the ordinary people of the streets, believe with all our might that this street, this world, where God has placed us, is our place of holiness.”Madeleine Delbrêl After I…
No Longer Orphans
What blessedness I feel when I realize that Jesus desires my participation in this mission of making the Father known...
Answering the Call: How Five Cohort 12 Fellows Found STF
Every journey to becoming a Seton Teaching Fellow is unique, yet many share a common thread: an open heart and a courageous "yes" to something greater.
How a Recent Convert Witnessed God’s Generosity Through Seton Teaching Fellows
Lauren Witt (2nd from Left) with her STF Community at SEEK
A Reflection by STF Alumna Lauren Witt It’s a scene I know will stay with me for a long time: a kindergartener shouts up at me with an imploring look, “Where’s…
A Teacher, a Community leader, and a Barber – Jess Marter
Whether alumni enter a religious community, continue teaching, or live deeply in an intentional community, the STF mission sticks. For Jess Marter, Cohort 8, this meant becoming a teacher, a fixture in her Bronx neighborhood, and, at times, a barber for the homeless community.
Remarkable Parallels: The Fellow Year and My Favorite Superhero
Cecilia Alvarez teaching Catechism
There is one interest of mine that I never thought would be integrated with my love of God and my role as a Seton Teaching Fellow: Superheroes. Particularly, Batman movies and comics. I know, I know! Bear with me for a moment while I integrate Batman, my Fellow year, and my faith.
Fulfillment at Every Turn—From the Mission Field to the Mundane
Kelly Aukward, during her Fellow Year in New York City.
No matter what aspect of her vocation she is focusing on, whether it’s teaching or thriving within her marriage, Kelly holds on to the lessons she received from Seton Teaching Fellows.
Ditch the Smartphone: How STF Men Embraced Simplicity in Texas
While simplicity looks different for every community, the Cohort 11 men’s community in Texas took a unique step towards greater simplicity: each of the three men traded in their smartphone for a “dumb phone.”
11 Places That Make STFs Feel At Home In Mission, Texas
While it’s hard to choose, here are some of the fellows’ favorite places to visit while serving in the Rio Grand Valley!
When God Knocks Down Walls: Preparing for Life’s Vocations as an STF
Katie & Michael Clymer on their wedding day, photo courtesy of Annie Rainwater Photography.
Katie Fallon Clymer reflects on how her time with STF prepared her for her vocation to marriage.
