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Blogging Catholic Moms Article

hendey — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:09:16 +0000

A recent article written by Maureen Boyle of the Catholic Standard, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington, made the rounds in Catholic media circles this week. The original article appeared here in the Catholic Standard and featured my work amidst that of several other great Catholic mom bloggers. Additional versions of the article were featured in:

Making the Grade Episode 2 – Faith in Our Schools

hendey — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:14:44 +0000

In Episode 2 (April 11-12, 2013) hosts Kim Cochran and Lisa Hendey focus on the topic of “Faith in our Catholic Schools”. Their guest for this episode is Carmalinda Gennock, a second grade teacher at St. Anthony’s School in Fresno, CA and winner of the 2013 NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award from the Department of Elementary Schools of the National Catholic Educational Association. Special features of this program will include our “Catholic School Graduate of the Month”, Pope Francis, and their “picks” for helping your family live the faith in your home and beyond. The “Inmate Bible Program” at Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos will be highlighted.

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Love Thee Notre Dame

hendey — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:44:01 +0000

I’m honored to have been invited to be a regular contributor to the quarterly newsletter for the University of Notre Dame’s “ND Women Connect” interest group. My article for April/May focuses on the Sacraments. Find it online here and enjoy the rest of this quarter’s issue, which is filled with inspiration.

Making the Grade Episode 1 Features Bishop Armando Ochoa

hendey — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:15:06 +0000

Making the Grade, KNXT-TV’s new program promoting Catholic Education in the Diocese of Fresno, is hosted by Lisa Hendey, a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Fresno, and Kim Cochran, Principal of St. Anthony of Padua School. In Episode 1, they interview Bishop Armando X. Ochoa and Superintendent Rick Sexton who will share with the diocese the importance of Catholic Education in the Church and their commitment to it and its evangelizing ministry in the diocese.

Each month, KNXT-TV will be promoting Catholic Education through their newest program ”Making the Grade”. The show airs on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 8:30PM, and on the following Friday @ 8:00PM. Please call KNXT-TV (559-488-7440) with any questions about or suggestions for this important new series here at KNXT-TV and tune in to watch the program streamed live at http://live.knxt.tv/

In Episode 2 (April 11-12, 2013) hosts Kim Cochran and Lisa Hendey will focus on the topic of “Faith in our Catholic Schools”. Their guest for this episode is Carmalinda Gennock, a second grade teacher at St. Anthony’s School and winner of the 2013 NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award from the Department of Elementary Schools of the National Catholic Educational Association. Special features of this program will include our “Catholic School Graduate of the Month”, Pope Francis, and their “picks” for helping your family live the faith in your home and beyond. The “Inmate Bible Program” at Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos will be highlighted.

Look for Making the Grade Episode 2 coming soon.

If I Were Pope

hendey — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:51:44 +0000

How would you respond to the prompt “If I were pope…”? Find out what I said when the Washington Post asked me and a few other Catholic friends to respond to that question.

Lisa Interviewed by Peter and Paul Ministries

hendey — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:34:49 +0000

A huge thank you to my friends Ashley and Devin, founders of Peter and Paul Ministries, for sharing this fun video of our recent conversation about our CatholicMom.com Lenten Project to support Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Moms in need.

“Making the Grade” Television Program Coming Soon

hendey — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:12:19 +0000

I’m so happy to share our first little “promo” for the new television series I’m filming with the Diocese of Fresno’s awesome television KNXT. In our first episode, my co-host Kim Cochran and I interviewed our Bishop Armando X. Ochoa and our superintendent of Catholic Schools. Our program will air once per month will highlight news and information in the world of Catholic Education. Please enjoy and share this promo – we’ll be sure to bring you the full episode when it airs in March!

Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2013

hendey — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:10:06 +0000

I just had to share some of the amazing fun and grace I experienced at this past weekend’s Archdiocese of Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. This was my fourth Congress – it gets better every year. Kudos to the amazing staff of the Office of Religious Education for the accomplishment of providing spiritual nourishment to close to 40,000 Catholics from around the globe, including livestreaming of much of the event.

It’s always a true honor to speak at Congress and I want to thank the staff who selected me and assisted with the process of teaching so many dedicated folks. You can find the slides from my talks online here and order copies of the recordings of my talks here (soon). In the mean time, I wanted to share a few photos of all of the fun we enjoyed over the weekend.

To view the images full size, click on the individual image

Lisa on KNXT TV: The Church and Social Media, Part II

hendey — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:13:04 +0000

Forum for a Better Understanding

Yesterday, I shared with you Part 1 of the two part series recently recorded by KNXT in the Diocese of Fresno, featuring my friend Carson Weber and me speaking on the basics of Catholic social media. Remember that the emphasis in these programs is on giving an overview and also introducing basic concepts to people who may not even know the basics of Facebook and Twitter.

Indeed, I have certifiable evidence that we may — in fact — have reached our target audience. Yesterday, I emailed a link to the videos to my immediate family members (and no, most of them do not read this blog). I was pleasantly surprised to receive the following response from my non-Tweeting husband:

Those videos turned out really good.
For the first time, I understand the twitter # and @

Vindication!

Today, I’m pleased to share Part 2 with you. In this video, Carson and I discuss the USCCB’s social media initiatives, the Bishops and Bloggers meeting, the CNMC and our own roles in using the tools of social media in the New Evangelization.

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I ask your help in sharing this video via your own social networking platforms. We hope that they will be helpful tools for those looking to further understand the Church’s use of these technologies. A good response to the Youtube videos will also prove that we need even more mainstream (television) attention to the discussion of our use of social media in the Church. So thanks, in advance, for your help in spreading them to others.

Lisa on KNXT TV: The Church and Social Media, Part 1

hendey — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:11:52 +0000

Forum for a Better Understanding

Today, I’m happy to share the first of two television episodes recently recorded in my home Diocese of Fresno at our diocesan owned television station, KNXT. My fellow guest for this program is the always awesome Carson Weber. Carson and I met with “Forum for a Better Understanding” host Jim Grant for two episodes on the Church and Social Media.

In this first episode, we give a broad overview of some of the means of communicating online via tools like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs. You’ll also see a few snapshots from the Vatican Bloggers Meeting and get an update on the Vatican’s youtube presence and — of course — our Tweeting Pope @Pontifex!

This “Forum” program is typically a multi-faith conversation, which explains the huge Star of David behind Carson’s head. It was our goal with this and the companion program (which I’ll share tomorrow) to educate the average person in the pew about what’s happening in Catholic new media. I’m grateful to Jim Grant, to Carson, (to my hairstylist!) and to KNXT for the opportunity! Tune back in tomorrow for Part 2.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Co-Education at Notre Dame

hendey — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:02:59 +0000

I was honored to be invited to write an article recently for my Alma Mater, the University of Notre Dame, as she celebrates forty years of co-education. Find my article entitled Love Thee Notre Dame: Spiritual Resolutions for 2013 on the ND Women Connect website.

One Body, Many Blogs – Change the World Today

hendey — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:34:41 +0000

One Body, Many Blogs

I’ve never met my friend TJ Burdick in person, but he’s the kind of guy I’d love to know “in real life”. He’s a person who not only dreams big and believes he can change the world, but actually does stuff to make that change happen! So when TJ wrote me and invited me to be part of One Body, Many Blogs: A Guide for Christian Bloggers, a special project that combines both Catholic blogging and helping a terrific organization to raise need funds, I jumped at the chance to be involved.

Here’s the blueprint: a group of Catholic bloggers were each asked the question:

What are the “ten commandments” that Christian bloggers should keep in mind while pressing on in their digital mission?

Their answers are diverse and extremely helpful for anyone who shares the charism of blogging. Each response was treated it as if it were a blogpost in length, voice, style and content. As you will see, each blogger has created a unique and informative response that will provide you with ideas on how to develop your own particular voice through the communal blogging charism by which you feel called to participate in.

The writers involved in this project are:

Brandon Vogt (BrandonVogt.com)
Deacon Greg Kandra (The Deacon’s Bench)
Devin Rose (St. Joseph’s Vanguard)
Frank Weathers (Why I Am Catholic)
Jeff Miller (The Curt Jester)
Katrina R Fernandez (The Crescat)
Kevin Knight (New Advent)
Lisa Hendey (CatholicMom.com)
Marc Barnes (BadCatholic and 1flesh.org)
Susan Windley-Daoust (Ironic Catholic)

San Juan Diego Academy

And here’s the best news about this cool project. All of the proceeds of the book — which actually will only cost you $1.99 — go to benefit the San Juan Diego Academy, a Catholic school that serves immigrant children and is located in Wyoming, Michigan. It currently serves over 160 students annually and provides them with the academic and spiritual nourishment they need to build the the Catholic Church and the future of our nation. Their extended school day allows the students for opportunities to be exposed to the English language while still retaining their native cultures. On top of that, they are molded by the sacraments celebrating mass every Tuesday with several Priests and deacons from the area. San Juan Diego succeeds through the generous support of the larger community in the form of tuition assistance scholarships. Parents are given an opportunity to reduce tuition costs through service hours which benefit the school.

So what do you need to do — head over now and immediately spend $1.99 to learn more about blogging and its role in the New Evangelization from some key players in the Catholic blogosphere (and me). The amazing thing is that if the blog audiences of each of the writers on One Body, Many Blogs spent less than the cost of a cup of coffee to purchase the Kindle version of this book (and you don’t even need a Kindle, you can read it on your computer), we could drastically improve the lives of the students and families served by the San Juan Diego Academy. In my mind, it’s an easy decision – learn a lot and change the world, all for $1.99. What are you waiting for?

Introducing CatholicMom.com Books

hendey — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:00:18 +0000

Notre Dame, IN—Building on the popularity of Lisa M. Hendey’s The Handbook for Catholic Moms and A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms and her award-winning website CatholicMom.com, Ave Maria Press is pleased to announce the launch of CatholicMom.com Books.

In the spirit of the New Evangelization, and at the forefront of Catholic new media, Hendey and her fellow moms and bloggers celebrate all things faith, family, and fun from a thoroughly Catholic perspective. Through the triumphs and tedium of the everyday, CatholicMom.com Books will encourage and support moms in their vocations, showing how their Catholic faith can be the vital center of their experience.

A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism

Ave Maria Press’s CatholicMom.com Books will include 1-2 books per year, starting in September 2012 with A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy by popular blogger and author Sarah Reinhard. Reinhard’s book accompanies expectant mothers from conception to baptism with weekly reflections and prayers rooted in the mysteries of the Rosary. Due out in 2013 will be a book of Catholic baby names by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur and one by Marge Fenelon on eight Marian virtues for motherhood.

Hendey will play an active role in selecting new authors and books for this exciting new series, contributing a foreword for each title and promoting the books on her site and through the thousands who follow her on social media networks.

Hendey’s website has seen exponential growth since its inception in 2000 and now welcomes over half a million unique visitors per year: she is the original Catholic mommy blogger. This vibrant online community provides a friendly forum and digital meeting place for Catholic women to exchange stories, experiences, and prayers, and CatholicMom.com Books will be a treasury of wisdom from many of Hendey’s well-known and trusted online contributors and others.

Learn more about CatholicMom.com’s book partnership with Ave Maria Press

Lisa M. Hendey is the author of the following books:

A wife and mom of two sons, Lisa enjoys blogging, social media, writing and speaking. Visit her website at LisaHendey.com for more information on her work and enjoy browsing these pages to learn more about Lisa’s book projects.

I would love to come out and speak to your parish, school, group or organization – please feel free to contact me at lisahendey@gmail.com to discuss your special event or visit my website at www.LisaHendey.com for additional information on appearances, speaking engagements, and contact information. Lisa

O Radiant Dawn Now Available

hendey — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:53:19 +0000

Hot off the press and available for pre-order, my new Advent booklet O Radiant Dawn. At only $1.25 per copy, I’m hoping that many parishes and schools will purchase this booklet for distribution to families and students. The booklet provides a daily prayer service for you, your family, your class or your group to use together around the Advent wreath. Why not consider sending one to your Christmas Card list this year? Order online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ave Maria Press, or Aquinas & More.

Learn more about O Radiant Dawn here

Lisa on The Gist

hendey — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:24:19 +0000

A huge shout out of love and congratulations to my dear friends and fellow Faith & Family bloggers Danielle Bean and Rachel Balducci and their partner Carolee McGrath on the launch of their brand new television program on CatholicTV — The Gist! I was so blessed to appear on the premier episode of The Gist, where we chatted about the topic of “working moms” (and all moms are working moms!) and my new book, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. I’ll share the video of that first program below and I know that you are going to love The Gist as much as I do.

Blog Tour For A Book Of Saints For Catholic Moms

hendey — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:16:59 +0000

Editor’s Note: I’m indebted to my friends at Ave Maria Press for their wonderful support in helping me to “launch” my new book, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. During the weeks ahead, I’ll be “touring” cyberspace spreading the good news about the Communion of Saints and sharing about this book. If you’d like to participate in hosting a stop along the blog tour, please email me — I promise to be a good houseguest! Thanks to all who have supported A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. Your kindness and encouragement mean the world to me! Lisa

Lisa Hendey, entrepreneur, founder of CatholicMom.com, and sought-after new media expert, will begin her blog tour on Tuesday, October 18, as part of the launch of her newest book, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms.

While this book tour exists in the blogosphere, Hendey’s family owns a real-life Volkswagen bus, and we wanted to include him in the festivities. He is named Arnold, after his original owner.

Hendey’s fans and friends are invited to follow her virtual travels as she is interviewed, reviewed, and offers guest posts on several popular blogs. Her schedule will be updated as posts are confirmed, and currently includes:

Upcoming Stops:

11-15-11: iPadre Catholic Podcast with Fr. Jay Finelli

11-20-11: Christopher Closeup with Tony Rossi – 2:30 pm ET on Relevant Radio and 7:00 pm ET on Sirius XM’s The Catholic Channel

11-23-11: Blossoming Joy by Melody Lyons

Previous Stops:

Simplemama – Review by Erika Higgins

KateWicker.com by Kate Wicker

Catholic Herald – Review by Elizabeth Foss

View from the Domestic Church by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle

Call to Holiness by John Clem - Review and Interview

In the Heart of My Home by Elizabeth Foss – Review

The Good Catholic Life by the Archdiocese of Boston 1060 AM – Recording

Catholic San Francisco – Review

Faith Filled Mom by Lori Hadorn-Disselkamp - Review

Catholic Weekend podcast on SQPN with Steve Nelson, Maria Johnson, and Jeff Nielsen – Podcast Interview

Of Sound Mind and Spirit by Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones – Review

Peace Garden Writer by Roxane Salonen – Review

SQPN.com by Maria Morera Johnson – Review

Another Cup of Coffee by Maria Morera Johnson – Review

There Will Be Bread, Parish Blog of St. Edward the Confessor, and Parish Blog of the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Fran Rossi Szpylczyn - Review,Interview, Excerpt

Random Acts of Momness by Ginny Moyer

Catholic Writers Guild blog with Larissa Hoffman and other CWG members - Review

The Practicing Catholic by Lisa Schmidt - Interview

The Thin Veil by Brandon Vogt - Review, Interview

The Catholic Post Book Group with Nancy Piccione - Interview

The Anchoress by Elizabeth Scalia – Guest Blogger

Happy Catholic by Julie Davis - Review, Guest Post

Christian Mompreneur by Theresa Ceniccola

Snoring Scholar by Sarah Reinhard

Among Women by Pat Gohn - Podcast, Blog

Spiritual Woman Thoughts by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

Fresno Bee Faith & Values by Ron Orozco – Review

The Crescat by Katrina Fernandez

Order A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms and support CatholicMom.com with your purchase

Win An Advance Copy of Lisa’s New Book

hendey — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:02:54 +0000

I want to send a big thank you to Aquinas & More Catholic Goods for their very fun contest offering readers a chance to win a free advance copy of my new book — A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. Check out this fun video from Ian Rutherford and enter today for your chance to win!

Be a Tiber River blogger reviewer (sign up now if you aren’t!)
Write a blog post guessing what one of the saints in A Book of Saints for Catholic Momsis and why.
Link to the book on our site (http://www.aquinasandmore.com/catholic-books/A-Book-of-Saints-for-Catholic-Moms/sku/25602)
Leave a comment here on our blog so we can make sure you are entered the contest.

They will pick a winner and send you a review copy!

National Catholic Register Article on Faith and Social Media

hendey — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:31:22 +0000

A great big thank you to National Catholic Register reporter Barb Ernster for her kindness in mentioning CatholicMom.com and my work at St. Anthony of Padua in her recent article for the Register. You can read the article online here. To be quoted along with Fr. Robert Barron, Mary Kay Hoal, Matt Warner and other “wired” Catholics is a real honor.

I recently subscribed to the print edition of the Register and can’t wait to begin receiving it regularly in my mailbox! While I’ve been an online reader of the Register for years, a print subscription to the paper is a great way to support their mission and to send a strong signal that we need and will support great Catholic media. To learn more about subscribing, click here.

Church and New Media Book Resources

hendey — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:53:17 +0000

Congratulations to my friend and fellow Catholic blogger Brandon Vogt for the launch of the new Church and New Media Website and today’s release of the book trailer video for The Church and New Media. I am so happy to be one of the contributors for this book. Brandon has assembled an amazing team of writers who are on the cutting edge of using technology at the service of the Word. His work on this project is so inspirational, as not only has he created an amazing book and website, but also “100% of the royalties from the book will go toward establishing school computer labs throughout the Archdiocese of Mombasa, Kenya. In addition to providing computers, the kids will be trained in computer literacy skills – their ticket to the “digital continent”.”

Stay tuned for more information on the book, which will be released in early August, and please take a few moments to enjoy the book trailer video below.

Sneak Peek at My New Book at Catholic Mommy Brain

hendey — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:55:28 +0000

A huge thanks to my friend and fellow Catholic Mom blogger Anne McClure of Catholic Mommy Brain for offering her readers a “sneak peek” at my upcoming book, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul. Anne generously invited me to share a few thoughts on the writing of the book and some of my favorite intercessors. I hope you’ll head over to Catholic Mommy Brain and enjoy not only this article, but also some of Anne’s terrific writing!