Window of St. Anne in Chartres Cathedral, France (13th Century) “Saint Augustine connects Mary’s birth with Jesus’ saving work. He tells the earth to rejoice and shine forth in the light of her birth. “She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley. Through her birth the nature […]

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Sermon for the Patronal Feast of the Assumption 2017 in the presence of Bishop Frank Caggiano by Father Richard Gennaro Cipolla   It is a wonderful thing to see so many of the faithful members and friends of this parish church dedicated to the Mother of God, Mary most holy, here for this celebration of […]

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Those with Down Syndrome, their family and friends, are invited to a Mass asking for the intercession of St. Robert Bellarmine.  The Solemn Mass will be in the Extraordinary Form on Sunday, September 17 at 9:30 am at St. Mary Church, Norwalk, CT.  Father Joseph Koterski, SJ, will be the celebrant.  A reception will follow […]

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It was a beautiful afternoon this past Saturday when St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk celebrated it’s patronal feast with a Solemn Mass within the Octave of the Assumption. The musical setting of the Mass was Mozart’s glorious “Sparrow’s Mass.” The church was honored with the presence of Bishop Frank Caggiano. Bishop Caggiano kneels at the […]

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Traditional Masses on the schedule at St. Vincent Ferrer, New York: On Friday, September 8th, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, there will be a 7 pm Mass in the Dominican Rite. The gentlemen of the Schola Cantorum will sing Maurice Duruflé’s Messe cum jubilo, Op. 11, Andrea Gabrieli’s Nativitas tua […]

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Tomorrow, August 22, is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  Two area churches have scheduled special Traditional Masses: St. Mary Church, Greenwich, CT,  Solemn Mass, 7:30 pm Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, New York, Low Mass, 7:45 am; High Mass, 7:30 pm Stained glass window in St. Michael’s Church, New […]

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On Friday, August 25, 2017, there will be the 4th Prayer Vigil Rally for Persecuted Christians and Minorities around the world. We will celebrate Holy Mass (Extraordinary Form) beginning at 6 PM at Holy Innocents Church on West 37th Street and Broadway. After Mass, we will gather at the main doors of the Church to […]

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