Over the last couple years, our Archdiocese has been in a synod, listening to the voices in the pews in order to discern the promptings of the Holy Spirit. One of the overwhelming themes was for an increase in opportunities for faith sharing and small groups. In my past year at GA, I have heard...
On January 5, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Neumann — a humble, tireless shepherd whose life continues to inspire American Catholics today. Born in Bohemia in 1811, Neumann felt called to serve the people of the United States, a land he had never seen. Arriving in New York...
Each year, just as the joy of Christmas begins to settle into our hearts, the Church invites us to do something countercultural: linger. Rather than rushing past December 25, the Church stretches Christmas into eight full days—the Octave of Christmas—as if to say that the mystery of...
As we enter the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the nearness of Christ’s birth comes sharply into focus. The candles on the wreath are all lit; the longings of the prophets, the patient waiting of Israel, and our own desires for the Savior converge in these final days before Christmas. Advent is...
December 8 Each year on December 8, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, honoring the singular grace given to Mary at the very first moment of her existence. Many Catholics understandably confuse this feast with the virginal conception of Jesus, but today’s...
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, our hearts turn naturally toward gratitude—gratitude for God’s providence, for the blessings of family and friends, and for the many ways the Lord has been at work in our parish throughout the year. But for us as Catholics, thanksgiving is not simply...
Witnesses of Christ in the Soil of Vietnam Each year on November 24, the Church pauses to honor Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc and the 116 companions who sealed their faith with their blood in Vietnam. Their story rises like a bright flame against the backdrop of a difficult century, and it...
The month of November holds a special place in the Church’s year. As autumn fades and the liturgical year draws to a close, the Church invites us to reflect on the mysteries of death, judgment, and eternal life—truths that are not meant to bring fear, but hope. We begin November...
As November begins, the Church turns her gaze toward the mystery of the Communion of Saints—the bond that unites all who belong to Christ: those in heaven, those being purified, and those still on their earthly pilgrimage. The first two days of the month invite us to reflect on the...
A Note from Father Connelly Dear friends, I want to reassure you that we take the safety of everyone at Mass very seriously. As part of our security measures, the side entrances and the doors to the lower level are locked shortly after Mass begins. This helps ensure that our church remains a...
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