On September 23rd, 2015, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass on the east portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. During Mass, Pope Francis will be canonizing Blessed Junipero Serra, a Spanish-born Franciscan Friar known for starting nine Spanish missions in California in the 1700’s. Born at Petra, Majorca, Spain, November 24, 1713, Junípero Serra was baptized on the same day

On August 1, 2015 my letter of appointment from Timothy Cardinal Dolan made me the first Pastor of a new parish in the Archdiocese of New York. Merging the two historically rich and important parishes of Immaculate Conception and Assumption into a single family in Tuckahoe and Eastchester, NY would form the parish. Throughout the Archdiocese of New York the two-year project of Making All Things New concluded with the merger and I want to thank Deacon Anthony Viola and the members of the parishes that joined the cluster to assist Cardinal Dolan in this monumental effort.

Join us on Monday, October 5, as we ponder the Mercy of God as revealed to St. Faustina on her Feast Day! Enjoy the changing leaves as we drive there! Take the time to pause and refresh yourself!

I armor myself today with the power of the Most Holy Trinity, in the oneness of God, Creator of the universe. I armor myself today with the baptism of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection, his ascension and glorious second coming.

The most precious gift that Jesus left to His Church is his Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Hidden under the appearance of Bread and Wine Jesus Himself is present in the Eucharist. The Host is the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. We participate in the Liturgy and when we hear the words, “This is My Body” and “This is My Blood” —we know that Jesus, our Lord is present. We receive Him in Communion and God is with us.