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Tom Allen - who has written 46 posts on Catholic Exchange.


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BABIES: The Biggest Smallest Adventure Ever

Posted on 06 May 2010

“I dreamt of a movie theater audience that would applaud because a baby would stand on its own two feet.” Alain Chabat, producer of BABIES, discusses bringing to the big screen the small early miracles of life — so ordinary we might forget how wonderful they really are.

It’s Not Too Late!

Posted on 29 December 2009

Dear CE Community:
I am pleased to report that our fundraising appeal has met its baseline goal — the "must have" amount we needed to continue publishing.  That was such a wonderful Christmas present, and we do thank you!  We…

Major Matching Gift Given to Catholic Exchange!

Posted on 18 December 2009

Dear CE Community:
We have exciting news!  A major matching gift of $10,000 has been given to Catholic Exchange’s fund drive .
That means every dollar you give to Catholic Exchange will turn into two dollars from now until the…

We Want to Celebrate 2010 with You

Posted on 15 December 2009

Dear Readers:
I would like to begin by sincerely thanking you for your support of Catholic Exchange in the past.  I know you have a great heart for Catholic Exchange’s critical media mission and will want to know of our…

Make A Difference!

Posted on 01 December 2009

Dear Friend of Catholic Exchange,
The difficult times affecting every sector of the economy have dealt a particularly hard blow to Catholic Exchange.
I must let you know that continuing our vital work absolutely depends at this time upon our…

Q & A with OH MY GOD Filmmaker Peter Rodger

Posted on 13 November 2009

In an age of Sam Harris’ The End of Faith and Christopher Hitchens’ God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything , it might be considered a minor miracle when an artist-observer-seeker in our day has the depth, courage and…

Our Mission Continues in 2009

Posted on 30 December 2008

New Year’s blessings to you:
With the Christmas season upon us, I wanted to once again wish you and yours a joyful Christmas Season and healthy and prosperous New Year.
As we turn another page and enter a new year,…

Critical Work of the Laity Continues at Catholic Exchange

Posted on 16 December 2008

Dear Friend of Catholic Exchange:
Here at year-end 2008, Catholic Exchange is facing an urgent need. We are not asking for a government bailout or telling you we are going out of business. We are resourceful and entrepreneurial and have…

If St. Paul Were Here Today

Posted on 30 June 2008

On June 28, 2008, the Catholic Church will begin its celebration of the Year of St. Paul, the single most important evangelist in the history of the Church. Question: If St. Paul was here spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ today, would he use the Internet?

A Bonanza of New Offerings from Catholic Exchange!

Posted on 20 November 2007

As President of Catholic Exchange, it has been my privilege and pleasure to come to you in this space over the past 6 years and to tell you how your generous support of CE has been touching lives and accomplishing…