By Evan Coulson, Adventure & Group Services Director Camp Ondessonk has been serving the developmental needs of young people since 1959. As an institution rooted in the Catholic faith, Ondessonk values growth as well as a commitment…
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By Pati Egan In the early 1960s and 1970s, the Belleville Diocese had an extensive grade school band program. As an example, the East St. Louis Deanery used its grade…
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Help us celebrate the founding of Camp Ondessonk on Camp O Day! Held annually on June 28th, the day the very first day of Summer Camp in 1959, this one-day effort encourages gifts of…
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By Tony Vrooman, Sr. Director of Communications As the warmth of spring blankets the earth, and nature awakens from its winter slumber, families across the country seek opportunities to immerse…
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By Lucia (Juenger) Hodges Anyone who has spent any time around an Ondessonk campfire has heard or maybe even told a seemingly plausible ghost story. Imagine a unit of campers…
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Before the Campfire Circle was launched in 2020, several generous supporters began giving monthly. Scott and Rebecca Bahan decided to give monthly using an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) because they…
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