A Word from Cardinal Dolan: All Hallows Eve

| 10/31/2024

By: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

In his video today, Cardinal Dolan recounts the history of Halloween.

Also known as All Hallows Eve, today was traditionally celebrated as the day before All Saints Day.

Father O'Meara entered eternal life on November 29, 2025. He was the pastor emeritus of the Church of St. John Chrysostom in the Bronx.

Cardinal Dolan looks at some of the mountains in our readings and what mountains mean in the Bible.

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In his video today, Cardinal Dolan celebrates the great Advent feast of the missionary St. Francis Xavier.