Sr. Regina Palamara, MSC, a California native, and a former resident of Roosevelt Island, NY, was featured recently on the local television station in the Burbank/Los Angeles area as the station was celebrating its 75thanniversary on the air. The following account appears on the station’s website. KTLA 5 evening anchor Cher Calvin may not have…
Read MoreMother Cabrini Shrine Gala featuring: A Very Special Guest and a Movie Sneak Peek
The 21st Annual Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala was not only a celebration of Mother Cabrini herself, but of the people who continue to support and make the Shrine what it is today. Over the last two years, friends and donors have come together to raise nearly $5 million for the Heart of Jesus Capital Campaign…
Read MoreFrances Xavier Cabrini Day in Colorado Date in the current year: October 3, 2022
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day, also known as simply Cabrini Day, is a state holiday in Colorado celebrated on the first Monday of October. It was instituted in 2020 as a replacement for Columbus Day. Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, was an Italian-born Roman Catholic nun who spent a major part of her life in the United States….
Read MoreWelcome, New U.S. Citizens!
Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS), in Dobbs Ferry, NY is so proud to announce that it has two new citizens! Alba Parada, from El Salvador, became a US Citizen in July and Somchai Soponong, from Thailand, became a US Citizen in August. Alba worked with her CIS tutor, Nancy Rodriguez and Somchai worked with his tutors,…
Read MoreCabrini Mission Foundation at the border
At Cabrini Mission Foundation, it is our upmost priority to provide support and assistance to immigrant, refugee, and displaced families, especially with our ongoing partnerships with Mexico and the United States border. Our foundation has worked diligently to help provide comprehensive support, hope, and shelter to thousands of displaced persons and treat these individuals with…
Read MoreCabrini University Community bids Sr. Grace a Fond Farewell
Beloved by all on campus, on Thursday, September 8th, faculty, staff and administrators turned out to wish Sr. Grace Waters, MSC a fond farewell as she leaves for her new mission at Sacred Heart Convent in New York. Sr. Christine Marie Baltas, MSC, hosted a reception for Sr. Grace in the University’s Wolfington Center. Interim…
Read MoreNew York City Immigrant Border Bus Initiative
Hundreds of immigrant families have been bused to New York City from the southern border in recent weeks. They have been placed in all-purpose City shelters, and the influx has strained City resources. To respond to the needs of our newest neighbors, five Cabrini institutions — The Cabrini Mission Foundation, St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Cabrini…
Read MoreMother Cabrini Shrine Gala 2022
The 21st Annual Gala is not only a celebration of St. Frances Cabrini herself, but of the people who continue to make the Shrine the unique and special place that it is today. Please join us on September 16 for a joyous evening filled with fun and celebration! Can’t attend but still want to help?…
Read MoreItalian young people visiting Mother Cabrini’s places in Chicago
A Palmese delegation on a trip to ChicagoVisited the tomb of St. Frances Cabrini A palmese delegation on a trip to Chicago Visited the tomb of St. Frances Cabrini PALMA DI MONTECHIARO. A palmese delegation of lay missionaries from the “St. Francesca Cabrini” Association reached the United States of America on a pilgrimage in the…
Read MoreAn Afternoon of Hope – CLMs meeting in the United States
“In every age, O God, you have been our refuge. In every age, O God, you have been our hope.” (Psalm 90 1-4; Janet Sullivan Whitaker). Uvalde school massacre. Eleven year old Miah smeared herself with the blood of her best friend and played dead. Miah survived. Nineteen classmates and two teachers did not. Tulsa…
Read MoreRaising Human Trafficking Awareness Among Students
Cabrini University’s ECG 200 – Voices for the Voiceless: Anti-Human Trafficking class, in collaboration with the Missionary Sisters Action and Advocacy Coalition, held an anti-human trafficking event on Monday, May 2, at Cabrini University. The event was held to raise awareness and to educate on human trafficking. The students had several “stations” set-up throughout campus…
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