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Did you catch any or all of the Tournament of Roses Parade yesterday? It was the 121st parade and Loyola Marymount University’s appearance called attention to the Catholic school’s centennial. Here is a rookie video from the stands, the LMU section, no doubt: The 55-foot float used more than 12,000 roses and 7,000 gerberas, uncounted [...]

The Catholic Sun talked to a few Catholic school students recently about their favorite Advent/Christmas traditions that they look forward to with their family. Here’s what they said: We usually have a Christmas party at our house and have our whole family over. We play games. [Her mom added that they also pray for deceased [...]

In case you missed their visit, here’s the nationwide promo the Harlem Globetrotters shot at Christ the King School in Mesa. A few eighth-graders appear in the background. Nothing like promoting a friendly elementary school game from an elementary school court.

Another reason to appreciate Catholic school student ability. Production value, creativity and maybe a degree of self-sacrifice . . . all for a cause that’s not their own. Some 48 students and 15 teachers signed up to grow mustaches (with a special exemption for violating dress code) to raise awareness and money for prostate and [...]

A few film and theater opportunities have run across my desk for the weekend. Also, if you missed the Blessing of the Animals earlier this month at your parish, you have several chances this weekend. Looking for fall festival fun? Check out our Sunbeams page. The Mighty Macs — in theaters Oct. 21. Film about [...]