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USA Today
26-04-2025
- General
- USA Today
US journalist delivers first reading at funeral of Pope Francis. Who is Kielce Gussie?
US journalist delivers first reading at funeral of Pope Francis. Who is Kielce Gussie? Kielce Gussie, a U.S. journalist who works for Vatican News, gave the first reading at the funeral of Pope Francis. Show Caption Hide Caption Pope Francis' casket met by thousands of mourners Pope Francis' casket was met by thousands of mourners in honor of his 12-year papacy. A love of the Catholic faith and travel led Kielce Gussie to the altar in St. Peter's Square to deliver the first reading in the funeral service for Pope Francis. Gussie is a U.S. journalist with Vatican News, an official news agency covering the Holy See. Pope Francis created the outlet as part of his 2015 action to improve news coming from the Vatican. Gussie joined Vatican News in October 2024 after more than two years at Rome Reports TV News Agency, a news agency focused on covering the pope and the Vatican, according to her LinkedIn page. She graduated from Mount St. Mary's University, a Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology. During her time at Mount St. Mary's, Gussie posted on Instagram about her love of the saints. "After the Eucharist, they are my favorite part of Catholicism. I like being able to see where they came from and their struggles on their path to holiness." She continued her education by earning a licentiate degree in church communication in June 2022 from the Pontifical University of Santa Croce in Rome. Gussie, whose scripture reading came from the Acts of the Apostles, found out she was going to be part of the funeral on April 23, wrote Inside Edition's Deborah Norville on social media. Gussie, who grew up in Florida, told Norville, "her dream was always to work as a reporter for the Vatican." Upon finding out she was going to do the first reading at the mass in St. Peter's Square, the 28-year-old told CBS News, "My initial thought was, 'Oh my gosh' but then, after, I thought 'this is such a huge honor,' to be a part of this momentous occasion," she said. "Also, for me, it's such a big way to say thank you to Pope Francis." Gussie told CBS News she got to meet Pope Francis twice. "In those moments, I didn't see him as the head of the Catholic Church, I saw him as a grandfather," she said. "And so for me, I will remember him as someone who really cared for each person that he met." Kielce Gussie: A 'go-getter' who threw javelin and wound up covering the Vatican While at Mount St. Mary's, Gussie participated in track and field – her events were the hammer throw, javelin and discus – according to the university website. In a profile of Gussie on the Mount St. Mary's website, assistant professor of communication Mary Catherine Kennedy called Kielce a "go-getter." "She has paired her communication classes with her theology classes to pursue work in the Church," Kennedy said. "Her ambition and desire to serve others is spectacular, and I expect her to do well in her graduate studies in Rome.' Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
MM 4.16: 2 No. 3 Maryland men's lacrosse players bring home weekly honors
By Yingqi Zhang No. 3 Maryland men's lacrosse goalkeeper Logan McNaney and defenseman Will Schaller both earned Big Ten weekly honors after a 13-8 win over then-No. 2 Ohio State Saturday. McNaney — named specialist of the week — was a wall in net, racking up 10 saves and allowing just eight goals Saturday. The effort also etched McNaney's name in the record books, as he broke Maryland's all-time career saves record with 715 stops, surpassing Kevin O'Leary (705 saves, 1981–84). Advertisement Schaller earned his third defensive player of the week honor this season, leading the team with three caused turnovers while adding a ground ball. In other news Heading into the final weekend of the regular season, five of the six seeds in the Big Ten Tournament are still up for grabs. Nolan Rogalski broke down every scenario for Maryland men's lacrosse. Dylan Schmidt previewed No. 7 Maryland women's lacrosse final road game of the regular season at Rutgers Wednesday. Maryland baseball secured a 10-3 victory over Mount St. Mary's Tuesday. Tahlia Williams had the story. Maryland softball defeated Maryland Eastern Shore, 19-0, Tuesday. Advertisement More from
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Joyce inaugurated as Mount St. Mary's president; promises continued faith, excellence
Gerard Joyce was officially inaugurated as Mount St. Mary's president in a ceremony on Saturday to the cheers of faculty, staff and students. "The path ahead will have bumps, as it always has, but Mount St Mary's' history teaches us resilience and our mission reminds us that this work transcends us," he said during a speech. The private Catholic university in Emmitsburg brought Joyce on to replace retired president Timothy Trainer, who held the position from 2016 to the summer of 2024. Joyce took over in July 2024, coming from his position as executive vice president of DeSales University in Pennsylvania, also a Catholic university. He worked at DeSales for over 30 years, including a period when he was interim president of the university in 2017. He helped lead DeSales through the COVID-19 pandemic, and, according to Mount St. Mary's Office of the President, he helped usher in two of the largest first-year classes in 2021 and 2022 while serving as vice president at DeSales. One of the university Board of Trustees' goals in hiring Joyce was to increase enrollment, Board Chair Rich Miller said in July. Joyce now leads Mount St. Mary's and more than 2,000 graduate and undergraduate students as the university's 27th president. Joyce received a doctorate degree in education administration and policy studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from DeSales University. Hundreds attended Joyce's inauguration at Knott Arena at Mount St. Mary's on Saturday, including many local leaders. Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater said she expects Joyce to provide good leadership in increasingly uncertain times in the academic world. "Dr. Joyce assumes the mantle of leadership at a challenging moment," Fitzwater said in a speech. "Liberal arts colleges, which had a prominent place in the American higher education system, are under remarkable pressure, because the model is changing in this country." Frederick County Council President Brad Young and Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor also spoke at the inauguration, praising the place the university holds within the local community. Young is an adjunct professor at the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business at the university. "The Mount was founded in 1808 and has been a great asset for our county ever since," Young said. Once of Joyce's first actions as president, according to the Mount St. Mary's website, was to begin development of the university's next strategic plan. The plan, set to finish in June, will set goals and performance indicators for the university. "Together, we could reimagine education, expand access to opportunity, strengthen our communities, and lead in sustainability," he said of the plan. During the inauguration, Miller conferred on Joyce three of the school's artifacts that signified his office — a crucifix presented to the university's founder by a pope, a mace dating to the centennial celebration of the university, and the presidential medallion made for the school's 175th anniversary. Joyce in turn promised to protect, further, and govern the university and its mission.
Miami Herald
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Jamion Christian replaces Phil Martelli Jr. at Bryant
Bryant hired Jamion Christian as the new head coach of its men's basketball team on Thursday. Christian, 42, previously held that role at alma mater Mount St. Mary's (2012-18), Siena (2018-19) and George Washington (2019-22). He spent the past couple of seasons coaching a professional team in Italy. Christian replaces Phil Martelli Jr., who left the Bulldogs to become the head coach at VCU on March 26. Bryant finished 23-12 this season and earned a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament, losing to No. 2 Michigan State in the first round. "As the head coach I am looking forward to enhancing the momentum that we have as a program," Christian said. "We will compete. We will play with joy. We will show how powerful connection can be. We will elevate those around us with our actions." Bryant, located in Smithfield, R.I., competes in the America East Conference. "Today is a great day for the Bryant University men's basketball program," athletic director Bill Smith said. "... Coach Christian is an outstanding coach and a tireless recruiter who is committed to developing and mentoring student-athletes to achieve success both on the floor and in the classroom." Christian has compiled a 147-161 record, taking Mount St. Mary's to the NCAA Tournament in 2014 and 2017. He was named the Northeast Conference Coach of the Year in 2016-17. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
NBC Sports
03-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Jamion Christian returns from overseas to replace Phil Martelli Jr. as Bryant's basketball coach
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant has hired Jamion Christian to replace Phil Martelli Jr. as its men's basketball coach, the school announced. Christian will move to the Rhode Island school after spending the last two seasons as coach of Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Professional Basketball League. Christian also has had prior head coaching jobs at George Washington, Siena and Mount St. Mary's. Bryant won 23 games, a school record for its Division I era that started in 2008, and swept the America East regular-season and tournament championships. The Bulldogs lost to Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Martelli left five days later to take the VCU job. 'I am so excited to have a chance to lead the Bryant basketball program,' Christian said. 'My level of appreciation comes from all the success they have had recently but also the incredible progression this program has been on since turning Division I.' During Christian's six seasons at Mount St. Mary's, he coached against Bryant when the Bulldogs were members of the Northeast Conference. Bryant moved to America East in 2022. 'Each time I played here I was amazed at the talent and the passion of the fan base,' he said. Christian, 42, said he and his family missed college basketball while they were overseas. 'As the head coach I am looking forward to enhancing the momentum that we have as a program,' he said. 'We will compete. We will play with joy. We will show how powerful connection can be. We will elevate those around us with our actions. It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!'
