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The Prodigal Son's Return: A Story of Mercy, Forgiveness, and the Father’s Love
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the fourth Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 30, 2025) The parable of the Prodigal Son...

Fr. William Wainio
Apr 53 min read
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Speechless in St. Peter’s Square
Have you ever been so surprised you were speechless? It doesn't happen to me often, but it recently did.

Fr. William Wainio
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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True Friendship: The Ultimate "Out-of-the-Box" Idea
“ When friendships are real, they are not glass threads or frostwork, but the solidest things we can know.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson...

Fr. William Wainio
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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A Day That Changed Our Lives: Remembering "Uncle D"
Saturday, September 7, 2024, started like any other day. There was no sign that, by nightfall, our world would be turned upside down....

Fr. William Wainio
Sep 21, 20245 min read
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From City Boy to Fair Advocate: How the Canfield Fair Shaped My Life
The Canfield Fair shaped my life and I think it can shape yours too!

Fr. William Wainio
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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It's time for restoring joy
Lately, I've been through a few situations that have truly stolen my joy. If you're anything like me, someone who always seeks joy in...

Dcn. William Wainio
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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A Musician, Mentor, Teacher, but most importantly, a Friend.
As I started writing this reflection, my attention was captured by a young couple - seemingly without many material possessions, perhaps...

Dcn. William Wainio
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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Throwback Thursday - The Meeting of a Lifetime
It was exactly a year ago yesterday, on March 6th, that our seminary community had the tremendous opportunity to meet with Pope Francis....

Dcn. William Wainio
Mar 7, 20243 min read
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HERO: (noun) one who shows great courage
There’s something truly remarkable about the way social media has the ability to bring back memories from the past. Just the other day, a...

Dcn. William Wainio
Feb 27, 20244 min read
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