More than 300 New York City firefighters died in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Nearly a quarter of them lived on Staten Island.
Since 2002, on the vigil of September 11, Catholics in Staten Island gather for an Eve of Solemn Remembrance at the Church of Our Lady of Pity, organized by the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island.
Bishop Peter Byrne, episcopal vicar of Staten Island, celebrated the Mass this year and gave the homily.
Kelly will join Vatican counterparts guiding the Church's work on family life, the laity, and the protection of the unborn worldwide.
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The Good Newsroom
| 08/25/2026
Catholic bishops and immigration advocates warn that ending the program would separate families and put returning migrants in danger.
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OSV News
| 08/25/2026
Sign-ups close Sept. 17 for the Sept. 20 run through Mount Saint Mary College.