A nor’easter on November 26, 1950 made driving from Mulberry Street to Columbus Hospital difficult. The labor that Mrs. Fusco endured once at the hospital Mother Cabrini founded was not easy, either. Complications arose because the umbilical cord was wrapped around baby Joseph’s neck. As Joseph recently wrote, “Through the screams and anguish my mother prayed for the intercession of Mother Cabrini and…
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The presentation of the Centro Astalli Annual Report was held this morning at the General Congregation Hall, General Curia of the Society of Jesus.Speakers included H.E. Msgr. Enrico Trevisi Bishop of Trieste and Nathalie Tocci – Director, Institute of International Affairs.Presenting the data of the Report was Fr. Camillo Ripamonti – President Centro Astalli and…
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Alexander had always enjoyed surfing the Internet. He followed his thoughts and occasionally clicked on some topic that caught his attention and got lost in reading, delving deeper, always finding interesting topics. During the lockdown, the web had become his library, his study room. Thanks to the web and the mythical Academia.edu he had managed…
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A private screening of the film “An Italian Woman (Cabrini)” was held on Wednesday, April 10 at 8:15 p.m. at Cines Verdi in Madrid (C/ Bravo Murillo, 28). The film will then be released in theaters on May 10. So we attended this preview at the invitation of the Bishops’ Conference Communication Commission. The screening…
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Mother Cabrini’s compassion was an outpouring of her love of Jesus. The materials below are designed to help you think through what compassion is and to consider how St. Frances Cabrini might help you grow in it. Thinking about Compassion with Mother Cabrini – Cabrini Shrine NYC
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Danger in Denver Mother Cabrini rushed to the hospital as soon as she heard Fr. Lepore was shot. According to early reports, a man named Giuseppe Sorice entered Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, began an argument with the pastor over a game of cards, then fired three rounds. Fr. Lepore wrested the gun away…
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During the month of February there were several activities in our care centers in Guatemala, in Dispensary Madre Cabrini and Dispensary San Jose 6. In the photos some of the activities carried out. Teens: This project is called “Sparkling Youth” (it is a local expression to say that someone has a lot of skills, creativity…
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We have collected some good wishes from different realities of the Institute for the entire Cabrinian world and beyond. Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! Easter is a cherished time for gathering with loved ones, celebrating the renewal of life, and cherishing family traditions that endure through generations. As Catholic’s, Easter Sunday marks the…
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The MSC General Archive is housed in the Curia on the outskirts of Rome. It stores a wealth of primary sources on the life and work of Mother Cabrini and the early Sisters. In March, Cabrini historian, Dr Maria Williams, paid a visit to the archive as part of the research for her book on…
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Today begins the Easter Triduum. In these three days of recollection and prayer toward Easter we meditate on Mother Cabrini’s words from the Epistolary in Volume I. “The Holy Cross of Jesus how dear, how lovable, this is the only sign that makes us dear to Jesus.“
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“When Jesus entered triumphantly into Jerusalem. many good people had prepared a banquet, desiring to invite him into their homes. Later, because of human respect and fear of the scribes who threatened those who honored Jesus, they left him alone and fasting. Poor Jesus, I am not worthy, but I would like you to come…
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