On Saturday, July 26, at the Church of Saint Mary in Wappingers Falls, young people from grades 7-12 gathered for a retreat day called “Sons and Daughters: Seeing Ourselves Through the Eyes of the Father.” The day began with Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship, and confession.
The participants then enjoyed breakout sessions designed to help them understand their identity as beloved children of God. The workshops included discussions, a service project, and Visio Divina prayer with sacred art. The children then gathered for Mass celebrated by Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, after which the Knights of Columbus provided a barbecue.
The kids enjoyed fellowship and outdoor games to conclude the day.
Parishes throughout the archdiocese are offering opportunities for the faithful to solemnly observe the 25th anniversary.
By:
The Good Newsroom
| 09/07/2026
To celebrate the feast of St. Gregory the Great, Cardinal Dolan attended the monthly holy hour at Holy Name of Jesus-St. Gregory the Great to pray for more vocations in our archdiocese.
By:
Patrick Grady
| 09/07/2026
Aquí puede ver la homilía de la Misa del padre Manuel Cruz, de ayer en la Catedral de San Patricio. Durante la Misa, él nos recuerda la importancia de la festividad de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, patrona de Cuba, el 8 de septiembre.