Deacon Joseph Haas, a member of the 2026 Ordinandi Class at St. Joseph’s Seminary, will be ordained on May 23 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In this interview, he discusses his vocational journey, highlighting the pivotal role Cardinal Timothy Dolan played in recognizing his gifts and encouraging him to serve God. Haas shares how he first discerned God’s call in his life and the steps that led him to embrace it fully. He also offers a heartfelt message to the faithful.
Father Haas’ first Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. on May 24 at St. Mary’s Church in Washingtonville, with Cardinal Dolan serving as the homilist.
“I cannot fail to mention the Servant of God Dorothy Day, who founded the Catholic Worker Movement," Pope Francis said to the United States Congress during his 2015 address.
By:
Patrick Grady
| 10/30/2026
Las Misas se celebrarán el 15 y el 29 de noviembre en honor a Nuestra Señora de la Providencia y a La Purísima.
By:
Armando Machado
| 10/30/2026
Bishop Tomas Gonzalez of San Juan and Bishop Bismarck Chau of Newark will celebrate Masses.