“Theology Thursdays” Event in Manhattan Parish Highlights Catholic Voices at the Margins

| 03/20/2023

By: The Good Newsroom

The parish of St. Monica-St. Elizabeth of Hungary-St. Stephen of Hungary in Manhattan’s Upper East Side is hosting “Theology Thursday”, a four-week series where people speak about what it means for them to be Catholic and be a part of this diversity.

On March 16, Ms. Joanne Kennedy, Director at Mary House, spoke about her life and work as a member of the Catholic Worker movement and working for human rights, peace and justice.

Father Borstelmann entered eternal life on December 28, 2025. He had served as at St. Joseph in Croton Falls and St. Colman in East Kingston, a chaplain at Rockland State Hospital, and at Bronx Developmental Center for 40 years.

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Sister Carolyn, formerly Sister John Vianney, led a life of service that spanned 65 years.

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OSV News

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Bishop Peter Byrne served as principal celebrant of the annual liturgy.

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