The Arlington Latin Mass Society is once again holding the National Latin Mass Pilgrimage between Arlington, VA, and Washington, DC, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Pilgrims can register and find all the details at https://TLMpilgrimage.com.

This Saturday, parishioners and concerned Catholics will gather for a special vigil at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (5th Ave 50th-51st Streets) between 8:30am and 11am on the morning of the German-American Steuben parade, to highlight the closure of Most Holy Redeemer Church on 173 East 3rd St. If you only have an hour to spare, please aim for 9:15-9:30 (see details here). A strong, visible turnout would send a strong message. Please try to make it! 

See our reports on Most Holy Redeemer Church, a spectacular and historically important German-American church in the East Village: https://sthughofcluny.org/2011/03/the-churches-of-new-york-ix-vierzehnheiligen-on-the-east-river.html and also: https://sthughofcluny.org/2025/07/most-holy-redeemer-church-in-the-crosshairs.html

The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation has been spearheading efforts to save the endangered church. The following information comes from this society:

Landmarking Campaign

This effort has received a tremendous amount of attention and support. Over 1,500 people have signed the petition asking the Landmarks Preservation Commission to declare the building a landmark. Letters endorsing a designation of the structure have been sent by Councilmember Carlina Rivera, Bowery Alliance, the Tenement Museum, historian Richard Panchyk, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, and the Preservation League of New York State. Now, it is up to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to evaluate the merits of the church for a landmark designation. Please continue helping to spread the word about the petition!

Church Services

Most Holy Redeemer has closed its doors to the public and stopped providing regular services as of September 1st. Parishioners have been making a tremendous organizing effort to have their church resume services. Last week, a group of them delivered a letter to His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, requesting that the church be reopened and that Mass be celebrated at least twice a month—to which parishioners have a right under canon law. They have also been leading weekly vigils in front of the church every Friday at 7:00pm, which everyone is welcome to join (see details here).  

This Saturday, parishioners will gather for a special vigil at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (5th Ave 50th-51st Streets) between 8:30am and 11am on the morning of the German-American Steuben parade, to highlight the closure of this spectacular church. If you only have an hour to spare, please aim for 9:15-9:30 (see details here). A strong, visible turnout would send a strong message. Please try to make it! 

Program on the History of Most Holy Redeemer

On Oct 20th at 3:00, Village Preservation, EVCC, LESPI, and the Goethe Institute will host a program on the history and future of the Most Holy Redeemer. The discussion will review the cultural and architectural merits of the suite of buildings between East 3rd & 4th Sts. Save the date. 

Solemn First Vespers for the feast of St. Nicholas of Tolentino, Confessor was sung this evening by the Viri Galilaei to celebrate their 10th anniversary. St.Nicholas was an Augustinian – like Pope Leo XIV – and was devoted to prayer for the souls in Purgatory. The service took place at the church of St. Cecilia, Stamford CT.

The Viri Galilaei were founded in 2015. They are devoted to the traditional music of the Catholic Church, especially plainchant. Their founder, David Hughes, took part in the performance of these Vespers. (David Indyk is the present leader of the group) Fr. Richard Cipolla, described as the “founding pastor” of the Viri Galilaei, preached on the importance of the traditional musical heritage of the Church.

St. Mary’s Youth Schola registration is open for Fall 2025

First meeting: Thursday, September 18, 2025. (4:00–5:30 p.m.)

A program of musical and faith formation based on Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony

Weekly classes on Thursday afternoons, plus singing opportunities at parish Masses (2–3 per semester)

Open to ages 8–18

Fee: $125/semester  (multiple-child discounts available)

Faculty: Charles Weaver, Nicholas Botkins, Elizabeth Weaver

Find out more and register at: 

stmarynorwalk.net/youth-schola-program

We are pleased to promote these three major multiple-day Traditional Mass pilgrimages in North America. For those with the time and energy, there’s the possibility of attending all three.

August: Quebec

August 30-September 1

The 22nd annual Marie Reine du Canada pilgrimage from Lanoraie, Quebec to the miraculous shrine of Notre Dame du Cap will take place on August 30 – September 1 this year, a 100 km (62 mile) walk along the St. Lawrence River in the footsteps of the North American Martyrs. Pilgrims from Ontario, Quebec and the United States are served en route by priests of the Fraternity of Saint Peter, as well as diocesan priests; Mass is celebrated daily in the traditional Roman Rite.

Marie Reine du Canada is a lay-led organization of the FSSP’s apostolate in Ottawa, St. Clement Parish. For registration forms, see: https://www.mariereine.ca/participate. Inquiries can be directed to mariereineducanada@gmail.com.

In September: New York State

September 26-28

The pilgrimage, now in its 30th year, is a journey of the faithful to Our Lady’s Shrine of the Martyrs in upstate New York, at Auriesville. Here, Jesuit Father Isaac Jogues and Companions were martyred, beginning with lay-brother René Goupîl and several Native American Converts in 1642, and later layman John de LaLande and Jogues himself in 1646.

Since 1996, pilgrims walk near and along the paths the saints followed as captives of the Iroquois. Their journey was hundreds of miles over 28 days under torture. Our journey, modeled on the ancient annual Pentecost Pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Chartres, France, is 62 miles over 3 days and, though penitential, is full of joy. The purpose is to honor Christ Our King publicly, to pray for the restoration of His Reign in the family and civil society, and to make reparation for sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

n.b. There is also an opportunity of you or your loved ones to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in the traditional rite at this pilgrimage. Click here for more details

October: Oklahoma: Clear Creek Abbey

October 9-11

Each October the Three Hearts Pilgrimage guides thousands of participants through a rigorous terrain to the Benedictine monastery at Clear Creek Abbey, located in Northeast Oklahoma.

Last year approximately 3000 pilgrims from 42 states and 11 countries came to pray and sacrifice together in defense of the sanctity of life and in support of the traditional family unit, while pursuing what is Good, True, and Beautiful.

For more information and to register: link

And Finally: Washington, DC in October

Saturday October 11

This is a one-day pilgrimage to pray for the restoration of the Traditional Latin Mass to its former liberty, a procession between the Catholic cathedrals of Arlington, VA, and Washington, DC.

Full details at https://tlmpilgrimage.com

SAVE THE DATE for the National Latin Mass Pilgrimage 2025 – Saturday, October 11

Join us in prayer for the restoration of the Traditional Latin Mass to its former liberty, on this pilgrimage between the Catholic cathedrals of Arlington, VA, and Washington, DC.

Full details at https://tlmpilgrimage.com

July 1-4, 2025

St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park, California

Fons et Culmen Sacred Liturgy Summit gathers together Catholics who love Christ, the Church, and the Church’s sacred liturgical tradition for

• the solemn celebration of the Mass (Novus Ordo) and Vespers ;  
• insightful talks on the sacred liturgy, liturgical formation, and the sacred liturgical arts; 
• and fellowship to build fraternal bonds through which the clergy, religious, and lay faithful can support the Church and one another in their promotion of the sacred liturgy. 

Fons et Culmen

At the heart of the Summit is the solemn pontifical celebration of the sacred liturgy, both Mass (Novus Ordo) and Vespers .

The conference liturgies feature a special emphasis on excellence in ars celebrandi, superb preaching, beautiful sacred music rendered from the Church’s treasury throughout the ages by a professional choir, and the opportunity to sing Vespers in common. 

Clergy attendees, supported by letters of good standing, are welcome and encouraged to assist at conference liturgies. 

Lectures

Featuring lectures from prominent prelates, clergy, and laity from around the world, the talks of the Summit will offer timely insight into the nature of the sacred liturgy, its ars celebrandi, liturgical formation, the sacred liturgical arts (music, art, and architecture), and the role of the sacred liturgy in the lives of the Church’s clergy and faithful.

Speakers and celebrants include: Robert Cardinal Sarah, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, Dom Benedict Nivakoff, Dr. Jennifer Donelson Nowicka, Dr. Michael Foley, and DIno Marcantonio

Fellowship

Designed to foster conversation amongst attendees and speakers, the Summit schedule features time for shared meals and conversational fora.

The fora, moderated by conference hosts, will engage participants, prelates and clergy in attendance, and Summit speakers in discussion about the practicalities of the promotion of the sacred liturgy and liturgical formation in their parishes and schools.

For further information and to register: link

Latin Mass Group 

The first meeting for the discussion group on the Latin Mass will take place this Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30 PM in Pryor-Hubbard Hall at the Georgetown Oratory of the Sacred Heart in Redding, CT.  Fr. Novajosky will offer a brief presentation on what he hopes to accomplish and will share thoughts and some proposals.  He will ask those in attendance for ideas on topics.   While the preference is for the meetings to be done in person, there will also be a zoom meeting option for those who are unable to come to the oratory campus.  Here is a link to set up for the Zoom meeting: Link