You can watch Fr. Enrique Salvo’s homily from this morning’s Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral here.
Today we celebrate the Memorial of St. Nicholas, known for his kindness and generosity. He is the inspiration for Santa Claus, but he’s also a saint in service to Jesus Christ. It’s a beautiful reminder during Christmas to recall that the most important story of this season is that God became a baby in a manger to give us new life.
“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.”