Merrick Siebenaler

Merrick Siebenaler

A Gift Without Conditions

In my early twenties, I was in more than a few productions of Godspell. If you don’t know it, the musical is structured as a series of parables primarily based on the

Please, Won't You Be My Neighbor?

I am the perfect demographic for the film in theaters now, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. It centers on a journalist (who shares the same name as our pastor, Lloyd) assigned to

What Do You Say?

Multiple times throughout the day, I ask our six-year-old son, "What do you say, Leland?" "Thank you," he replies—sometimes begrudgingly, but mostly with excitement and genuine gratitude, usually

Together, We Are "Called to Renew"

As you might imagine, over the last 133 years, the parish and schools of St. Monica have developed and executed many master plans. As parishioners and parents, we hope that you are proud

Jesus is a Superhero

This year, I have the immense privilege to make my first pilgrimage ever to the Holy Land. It is even more special to be with our pastor, Msgr. Torgerson and a few dozen