(Above) St. Jean Baptiste church (“Saint Gene’s”). Thus the New York Post: Fleming, Kirsten, “Have you heard the Higher Word? NYC grown Catholic orchestra going from strength to strength.” nypost.com (10/1/2026) The orchestra will be performing tonight, October 2, at 7:15 PM at St. Jean Baptiste church, 184 E. 76th Street, New York. Tickets are […]

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The pope recently concluded a four-day apostolic visit to France. He left a number of contradictory impressions. First, I’d like to highlight the visual and aural aspects of the visit. Singing the Salve Regina with a multitude before the backdrop of the facade of Notre Dame,  walking past religious sisters, all in habits, the pope exhibited restrained dignity.  Inside Notre […]

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On the occasion of the feast of the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel, Solemn Vespers in the traditional form were celebrated at the church of St. Margaret of Cortona in Riverdale, the Bronx, New York City. Cardinal Ernest Simoni assisted. On 24 December 1963, (Ernest Simoni) was imprisoned by the Communist authorities after offering […]

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Yesterday was the final day of the 31st annual Pilgrimage for the Restoration at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, New York. It was a very wet weekend, yet the pilgrims persevered. Perhaps this was emblematic for the history of this pilgrimage as well. Who could have foreseen 31 years ago the many twists […]

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From the Parish Bulletin ( 9/20/2026) : So that is the end of the matter for now – as usual, with no explanation. I anticipated that actions of this kind were likely in the wake of Pope Leo’s refusal to permit a Traditional Mass in St Peter’s in connection with the Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage. The […]

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At St. Michael Church, 211 Harbor Road, Staten Island

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An important update to our post of August 27: The Fate of the Churches around Penn Station (and the Port Authority Bus Terminal) III. St. John the Baptist church has now been closed. St. John the Baptist will remain temporarily closed “until further notice” as your safety is considered by the Diocese. Further Details to […]

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New York Catholic church bulletins are an unending source of enlightenment. Our Saviour’s church, in the same issue of their bulletin that announced significant changes to the parish music program, had this to say: One of the most striking religious buildings in our neighborhood is St. Vartan’s Cathedral of the ArmenianApostolic Orthodox Church on second […]

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(Above) Our Saviour’s church after several years of simplifications to the art and furnishings. (photo 9/30/2019) Earlier this year, the success of the Dominicans at St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Joseph’s in the Village – and, apparently, that of the Legion at St. Patrick’s old cathedral – in attracting Catholic “young adults” seems to have […]

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The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny is honored to sponsor Solemn First Vespers for the Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel at St. Margaret of Cortona Church in the Bronx, with His Eminence Ernst Cardinal Simoni. A reception will follow in the gymnasium with an opportunity to greet the Cardinal.

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