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Fearful Yet Overjoyed: Mourning a Pope, Trusting the Spirit
Today has been a deeply difficult day for me, personally. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve barely picked up my phone, glanced at social...

Fr. William Wainio
Apr 213 min read


Resurrected into Our True Self
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025) at St. Patrick Church and The University Parish...

Fr. William Wainio
Apr 202 min read


This is not a gesture ... It is a blueprint.
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on Holy Thursday (April 17, 2025) at St. Patrick Church in Kent. Tonight, we stand at...

Fr. William Wainio
Apr 183 min read


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


The Radical Call to Mercy: Loving as Christ Loves
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time (Sunday, February 23rd, 2025) The words of...

Fr. William Wainio
Feb 233 min read


Anointed for Action
The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the third Sunday of Ordinary Time (Sunday, January 26th, 2025) The Spirit of the...

Fr. William Wainio
Jan 264 min read


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


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


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


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


How Catholic Sisters Changed My Life
The work and lives of Catholic Sisters and Nuns continue to have a profound impact on the world. This week, we commemorate National...

Dcn. William Wainio
Mar 13, 20244 min read


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


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


Lent as a "Bright Sadness"
In the opening pages of his book Great Lent Journey to Pascha the well-known and influential Orthodox priest, theologian, and author, Fr....

Dcn. William Wainio
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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