Quo Vadis, America? My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The Supreme Court of the United States has rendered a decision of the greatest importance to all Americans. On this occasion, I write you this Pastoral Letter so that together we may reflect on the meaning of...
Toward a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State Humanity’s salvation history was forever changed when a poor, devout Jewish girl from Galilee affirmatively said yes to life and set in motion the birth, ministry, sacrificial death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior,...
Religious Education Receives Gifts The Respect Life Committee of St. Francis has donated two very special items to the Religious Education program in our parish. The first gift, a beautiful model of the stages of growth of an unborn child, now hangs prominently in...
Kickoff for 40 Days for Life There were approximately 65 volunteers praying on February 26 at the vigil site in Smithtown for the kickoff to 40 Days for Life, sponsored by the Diocese. The Mass following at St. Patrick Church in Smithtown was also well attended, with...
40 days for Life – Peaceful Prayer Vigil in Smithtown Kickoff Event Saturday, February 26, 2022 10:00-11:00 am Prayer at the Vigil Site Public right-of-way outside 70 Maple Ave., Smithtown 11:30 a.m. Holy Mass at St. Patrick R.C. Church Celebrated by Most...
How to Build a Culture of Life OUR CHRISTIAN IDENTITY To understand more fully how to defend and protect human life, we must first consider who we are, at the deepest level. God creates us in his image and likeness, which means we are made to be in loving relationship...
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