December 22, 2003

Merry Christmas!
by Julie Zimmerman

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Dear Catholic Webmasters:

We know this time of year is busy for everyone, and we figured that, four days before Christmas, ideas on improving your Web site probably aren't at the top of your priority list.

So instead, we'd just like to thank you for the good work that you do in your ministries. The classes you teach, the Web sites you manage, the programs you organize are the real work of the Catholic Church, spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this season of gift-giving, remember that your efforts are a gift to the communities you live in, and to the entire Church. Thank you!

We will be back next month with ideas for Lent. In the meantime, have a blessed and peaceful Christmas.

Julie Zimmerman
Managing editor, AmericanCatholic.org and sister sites

 

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