The Shrine is delighted to share in a collaborative effort with the Archdiocese during Migration Week (September 18-24). Below are the details and attached is the Archdiocesan flyer. If any of you are in the area, please know you are welcome to attend. There is no charge or registration needed. This is a joint effort…
Read MoreA Visit with Dear MSC Friends
People may not be aware that there are two low- income facilities for seniors within the Guadalupe Province: one in New York City and the other in Seattle, WA. Philip Deans has managed the Cabrini Apartments in New York City since it opened in 2005. The apartments provide low-income housing for seniors who are 62…
Read MoreHappy birthday sr. Roselle!
On August 18, our dear Sr. Roselle Santivasi was celebrated on the occasion of her birthday. A good group of Sisters, Novices and a former CSM gathered at her new place in Manhattan. It was a very nice time to meet, chat and enjoy ice cream and cake. It was beautiful to see different generations…
Read MoreThe Very Hungary Caterpillar
Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS), Dobbs Ferry, NY, offers programs to toddlers and preschoolers along with their parent/caregiver. The programs help the students learn basic concepts, development of language, pre-reading skills and sight words. It also helps to prepare the students for admission to Pre-K and Kindergarten. In addition, it assists the parent/caregiver to work with…
Read MoreChristopher Lo Bianco Letter for the Feast of the Sacred Heart
Dear friends, We hope this message finds you well and filled with the blessings of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As faithful members of the Catholic community, we are writing you today to share the significance of the Feast of the Sacred Heart, and the incredible work being done by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus through their programs and institutions. The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated annually on the 19th day after Pentecost, holds a special place in our Catholic faith. It is a solemn…
Read MoreTime to play ball!!!
A trip out of town
On July 21st Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC held a family trip to a water park in West Berlin, New Jersey. Fifteen families with a total of 53 people had the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day at the pools. Our goal was to bring families together and to offer them the chance to enjoy…
Read MoreMother Cabrini’s birthday
On Saturday, July 15 the Shrine will celebrate Mother Cabrini’s 173rd birthday. This is always a great event that is filled with joy. Bring your family, friends, your hopes and prayers, and join us for the festivities! Highlights of the day include: Mass at 11am with Bishop Gerald Walsh (in English) A Mariachi serenade for…
Read MoreSharing a Mission Story – Sr. Joseane
The marvelous gift of mission brought to the National Shrine by our dear Sr. Joseane Cabral Soares, MSC. Sr. Joseane Cabral Soares, MSC. This past weekend, the National Shrine of St. Frances X. Cabrini welcomed Sr. Joseane Cabral Soares, MSC. Sr. Joseane shared her powerful experiences as a consecrated woman serving refugees and locals in Dzaipi, Northern Uganda. Her…
Read MoreCabrini of Westchester’s 50th Anniversary Celebration was a Great Success!
Cabrini of Westchester recognized several deserving honorees at its 25th Annual Sharing in Mission Dinner, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of St. Cabrini Nursing Home. The theme for the event, which was held on May 25, 2023 at the beautiful Tappan Hill Estates in Tarrytown, NY, was “An Evening Under the Stars.” This year’s honorees included…
Read MoreAdams appoints new deputy mayor for strategic initiatives
Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Ana Almanzar deputy mayor for strategic initiatives, a high-profile position that oversees several city agencies. Almanzar, who previously served as the director of community relations at Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, will step into the role current First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright previously held, the mayor said in a press release Friday. Adams promoted Wright…
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