A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Feast of St. Francis Xavier
| 12/3/2024
By: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
In his video this morning, Cardinal Dolan talks about St. Francis Xavier, whose feast it is today.
St. Francis Xavier co-founded the Jesuits and is said to be the second greatest missionary in the history of the Church.
“It’s a blessing to be able to do this, and parents have been bringing their babies for ashes,” said seminarian Gabriel Gojcaj.
By:
Armando Machado
| 02/19/2026
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The visit to Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church underscored the importance of focusing on shared mission rather than differences, particularly at the beginning of Lent.
By:
Mary Shovlain
| 02/19/2026
Archbishop Hicks reminds us that the cross of ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday is not “one and done.”