A hearty Deacon’s Bench welcome to my pal and classmate Deacon Tony Stucchio, who is wading into the blogosphere with his very own blog, Deacon Tony’s Place.

I think you’ll like what you find over there: great insights and stories about the saints, along with Tony’s own reflections on our faith. He’s now offering some beautiful thoughts on St. Maria Goretti. If you don’t know her story, read what Tony has to say. She is truly a saint for our times.

After sitting a spell at The Bench, take a stroll over to visit Tony’s Place and say hello.

Tell him I sent you. Maybe he’ll give you a free cannoli.