29 Apr

2014

The Terrible Misery of the French Church (and not just that Church)

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Essays

An article discussing with complete frankness and accuracy the afflictions of the Church in France and elsewhere – including the United States. “The reasons (for the growing threat of bankruptcy) are the decline of the church collection – the absolute amount increases slightly but the number of donors decreases and ages – but also the […]

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29 Apr

2014

More on New York Church Closings

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Uncategorized

The National Review weighed in on the proposed closing of the Church of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/376801/save-tridentine-mass-or-these-little-town-blues-michael-potemra Here is an video report about a proposed church closing in Mamaroneck: http://www.lohud.com/videos/news/2014/04/29/8475955/ UPDATE: Church Closings in Westchester (They can’t support 2 parishes in Mamaroneck – one of the wealthiest suburbs of New York, whose population is […]

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28 Apr

2014

Archdiocese of NY Moves Toward Closing Holy Innocents Church and Others

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Uncategorized

See this link: http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/city-hall/2014/04/8544320/archdiocese-moves-toward-large-scale-parish-closings?top-featured-1 Holy Innocents Church for more photos of Holy Innocents Church see our earlier posting: Link Holy Innocents Church during this year’s Easter Vigil

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27 Apr

2014

Sermon by Fr. Richard Cipolla for Low Sunday

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Sermons

Fr. Cipolla blesses the food for the Easter coffee hour at St. Mary’s Sermon for Dominica in Albis 2014 St. Mary Church, Norwalk, CT From the Gospel according to St. John: Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that […]

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24 Apr

2014

Two Recitals This Weekend

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Events

We call your attention to two recitals taking place this weekend by musicians connected with St. Mary Church in Norwalk, CT. The first is tomorrow evening, Friday, April 25th, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s in Norwalk. Judy Malafronte will be giving a recital of colorful and varied songs, with David Hughes on piano. […]

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23 Apr

2014

The Latest Excuse

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Uncategorized

it’s the charter schools that are bringing down the Catholic school system! But even so there’s no need to worry: “The Archdiocese of New York has now regionalized its school system to assure a vibrant future for Catholic education, and has seen dramatic growth in its early childhood programs, adding 2,300 new students in the […]

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23 Apr

2014

Holy Week at Church of the Holy Innocents

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Photos

We bring to you more photos from Holy Week at the Church of the Holy Innocents, Manhattan, courtesy of Mr. Arrys Ortanez. For photos of the Easter Vigil see link. Palm Sunday Holy Thursday Good Friday

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23 Apr

2014

A Requiem Mass for Dietrich von Hildebrand (2nd Notice)

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Masses

This Note comes from John Henry Crosby, founder and director of the Dietrich von Hildebrand Legacy Project (http://hildebrandlegacy.org): “I write on behalf of Alice “Lily” von Hildebrand to invite you to a special Requiem mass in honor of her husband, Dietrich von Hildebrand. The Tridentine (or extraordinary) mass, complete with Gregorian chant, will be said […]

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23 Apr

2014

Annual Solemn Mass for Artists

Posted by Stuart Chessman Published in Masses

The Catholic Artists Society is pleased to invite you to its annual Mass for Artists, Sunday May 4th at 3pm at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, Manhattan. Members, patrons and friends of the society are invited to attend with their families. This year’s Mass will mark the 15th anniversary of Bl. John Paul […]

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21 Apr

2014