Revisiting two churches closed by the Archdiocese….   Where the church, school and other buildings of Mary Help of Christians stood on East 12th and 11th streets until 2013  we now find, ready for occupancy, luxury condominiums and storefronts.   The large (for the East Village) complex fronts on three streets (including Avenue A). These […]

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You are invited to a very special reception on Sunday June 24, honoring Fr. Richard Cipolla. Father will be retiring as pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Norwalk, CT. Please be aware that he is not retiring as chaplain of the Society of St. Hugh of Cluny. He has plans to continue to devote himself to […]

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Today during the 9:30 am Mass, the sacrament of Confirmation was administered by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano in the traditional form of the Roman Rite at St. Mary Church, Norwalk, CT The clergy with the candidates for Confirmation proccees to the vestibule to receive the bishop The bishop kisses a crucifix, asperges himself, the clergy […]

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Corpus Christi Procession at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in New York. Below, an outdoor altar set up. (Photos courtesy of Teddy Thongratnachat) Above and below: Corpus Christi procession at St. Joseph’s Church in Albany. Photo courtesy of the Extraordinary Form in Albany Diocese Facebook page. Sung Mass for the Novena to […]

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Statue of the Sacred Heart in St. Agnes Church, Broolyn This Friday, June 8, is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The following churches have scheduled Traditional Masses: St. Mary Church, Greenwich, CT, Missa Cantata, 7:30 pm followed by Exposition, Litany of the Sacred Heart and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. St. Mary […]

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Sermon for Corpus Christi by Fr. Richard Cipolla St. Mary Church, Norwalk, CT on June 3, 2018   “For my flesh is food indeed and my bl0od is real drink.  He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood, he abides in me and I in him. He who eats this bread will live forever.”  John […]

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On a chilly day, St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk, CT celebrated the external Solemnity of Corpus Christi with its annual solemn Mass, procession through the neighborhood, and benediction. The combined choirs of St. Mary’s.  

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For the first time since Vatican II, a Solemn Traditional Mass was offered at St. Pius X Church in Fairfield, CT for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Fr. Timothy Iannacone was the celebrant. Photos courtesy of Edwin Gonzalez.

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