Here Comes the Neighborhood Winter 2015-16

Editor’s note: Neighbors
- Class Notes
Features
They’re Neighbors of Mine
How wide a circle and who’s inside? And other questions facing us all, begging better answers.
Gifts Opened Later
Sometimes we launch our creations into the world not knowing where they land. Sometimes they turn up having done some good, having made a difference, and maybe we find out.
The Sun Farmers
If New England cows can jump-start Haiti’s energy future, an enlightening couple will make the connection.
Poetic Man of God
Robert Lax went to Patmos to pursue his art and the creative expression of a solitary, spiritual life. I did as well, discovering there his quiet gifts of grace.
Murf
Notre Dame’s consummate bartender does more than serve up drinks. He’s counselor, companion, philosopher, poet, ambassador, storyteller, sweetheart, teacher, diplomat, legend and friend to all who enter there.
The Usual
Francis on My Mind
The Bishop of Rome is shifting the terrain with his pastoral nature, his embrace of dialogue and his concern for the children of God throughout the world.
My Church and Me
Ringing out the Songs
More than 500 Glee Club alumni celebrate the group’s 100th anniversary with a rousing performance and the largest reunion of a student organization in school history.