On Friday, December 1st we had busy day at CIS-NYC. In the morning, we collaborated with volunteers at Kearney (a global management consulting firm) to host a career development workshop for some of our Angel Fund Scholarship recipients and other young clients. The group learned about career planning, how to build a resume, and how…
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When Claire learned she’d be part of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade this year, her mom emailed us. Claire had a special request: in between tightly-packed rehearsals and tours, she wanted to visit the Shrine. It’s not every teen who puts visiting Mother Cabrini on her bucket list for what to do in New York City!…
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Cabrini University Domestic Violence Symposium Honors Jordan Center Cabrini’s Barbara and John Jordan Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education held its 13th Annual Domestic Violence Education Symposium in October on Cabrini’s campus. This year’s symposium honored the leadership of Barbara (HON’08) and John Jordan, the Center’s founders, and Director Colleen Lelli, EdD…
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Intergenerational Fall Fun!We hear so much about intergenerational programs and the wonderful effect it has on both the young andthe elderly.Several of our high school students from Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS) in Dobbs Ferry, NY, visited some of theresidents at St. Cabrini Nursing Home.The students loved speaking with the residents and helping them create colorful…
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On Saturday, November 4th, Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC hosted our first legal clinic to assist clients in applying for Temporary Protected Status. In September the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans for 18 months. This means that eligible Venezuelan nationals who entered the United…
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Everyone Has a Divine Vocation“Jesus has a specific task in life for each and every one of us. Each one of usis handpicked, called by name byJesus! There is no one among us who does not have a divine vocation! Some are called audibly by God, butthe usual kind of call is internal, through the…
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It was a night full of cheers and laughter, as attendees joined Cabrini Mission Foundation in celebrating 25 years of service at its 2023 annual Gala on October 13th at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan, NY. The Foundation recognized two special and deserving honorees for the Cabrini Legacy Award: Patricia Krasnausky and William J. O’Connor The Cabrini Legacy Award recognizes altruistic, charitable, and generous individuals…
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A Saint in Seattle: Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini In the south aisle of the west nave of the Cathedral there is a statue of a pale-faced woman garbed somberly in a black habit and black veil, with a large black bow tied beneath her chin. She holds a book and a bunch of violets, and,…
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Assembly in New Jersey of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Lay Collaborators of the Guadalupe Province. This week, administrators at Cabrini attended the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Guadalupe Province Assembly in New Jersey. President Sheri Salvagio, Principal Yvonne Hrapmann, and Vice Principal Vivian “Chica” Coutin…
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On Monday, October 9th, Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS), Dobbs Ferry, NY held a Giving Back Program. Despite being off from school for Indigenous Day, some of our high school students gave up their late sleep to help make packets of toiletries for those in need. We have been working with our asylum seekers who are residing in a neighboring…
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Last week New York City was deluged for days. On Friday some parts of the city had 8 of rainfall. Streets flooded; many subway lines shut down. Needless to say, all our pilgrimage groups either canceled or rescheduled. On Friday as I left I stopped to say good night to Mother Cabrini. “If you want pilgrims, you’ve…
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