Father Darbouze was incardinated into the Archdiocese of New York in 1996. He served as administrator at St. Gregory from 1999-2005, then was placed at the Church of St. Raymond in the Bronx where he served as senior pastor until 2006.

There are many Christmas stories leading up to the greatest of them all, the birth of Jesus. In today’s readings we have the Visitation

In his video today, Cardinal Dolan recalls his experience leaving the conclave after the election of Pope Francis and learning that his grand-nephew had been born, and the excitement of anticipating the birth of the baby at Bethlehem.

How beautiful it must have been when Mary met with her cousin Elizabeth.

In today’s readings we have the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the third annunciation during Advent, and they share a few common characteristics.