School of Evangelization

23/07/2026

Archbishop Filippo Iannone shared the essential qualities Pope Leo XIV seeks in bishops, emphasizing prayer, openness, and pastoral care.

23/07/2026

Several parishes in the Archdiocese of New York will host spiritual summer retreats for teens and other young adults this August.

One of those retreats will be themed “Brothers and Sisters: Belonging to the Father… Belonging to Each Other,” which will take place at St. Kateri Tekakwitha in LaGrangeville in Dutchess County.

Learn more about the retreat:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/lagrangeville-retreat-invites-teens-to-explore-faith-belonging-this-august/

Photo courtesy of the United Dutchess Youth Group

04/07/2026

Living in a convent might seem like an unlikely choice for someone just starting their career.
In New York City, however, it's becoming increasingly common.

With rent prices soaring, young professionals are turning to residences run by nuns and religious communities. Many arrive simply looking for a more affordable place to live, only to discover they've found much more than that.

The median asking rent in New York reached $3,616 during the first quarter of 2026. For someone just beginning their career, that price can make living alone nearly impossible.

That's exactly what happened to 32-year-old Katie Rettig. She arrived in New York with two suitcases, a job starting the very next day, and nowhere to live.

Temporary apartments in Manhattan were costing around $5,000 per month. But she secured a room at St. Mary's Residence on the Upper East Side. She lived there for nearly a year, paying approximately $1,200 per month. Other residences offer even lower prices.

At St. Agnes Residence on the Upper West Side, rooms start at about $950 per month. At the Maria Center in the Bronx, monthly rates are around $800.

These residences typically welcome people of different faiths and do not require residents to be practicing Catholics.

In exchange for the lower cost, residents agree to follow a few rules. There are curfews, limits on male visitors, alcohol restrictions, and shared household responsibilities.

That last detail especially caught people's attention on social media.

More: churchpop.com/convent-living-is-trending-in-nyc-why-young-adults-are-moving-in-with-nuns

05/04/2026

Today all of creation is resplendent with new light, a song of praise rises from the earth, and our hearts rejoice: Christ is risen from the dead, and with him, we too rise to new life!

05/04/2026

He is Risen! 🌅 Alleluia! On this joyful Easter morning, we celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and life over death. May the joy of the Resurrection fill your homes and hearts with peace and hope. 💐

15/09/2025

The Roman Catholic Parishes of Glastonbury 2025 Fall Festival is just over a week away (Sun., Sept. 21, 2025). Join us at the Elks Club, 98 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, from 1 to 4 p.m. The picnic will also serve as a farewell for our Director of Music Ministries, David Garrido-Cid, as he departs our parish family for St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church in Hartford. Scan the QR code for the latest information and to let us know you'll be there!

15/09/2025