The Mission continues

Dear Parish Family,
We have celebrated the Ascension of the Lord into Heaven and await the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. While we believe that Jesus will return in
glory at the end of time, in the interim it is up to us, His Church to continue the proclamation of the Good News of the Gospel. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are in the final chapter of Salvation that began at creation, continued through the People of Israel and is now ours. We hear the Lord’s impassioned plea that His People remain one in Him. Unfortunately this prayer has not yet come to fulfillment. Each of us has a role to play in proclaiming the Gospel by our lives and promoting unity among the People of God. We need to look for and embrace those things that unite us, while we do not diminish our differences, we should not focus on them. The Holy Spirit gives us the graces necessary to carry out this Mission; through prayer, the Word and Sacrament. How, then, do I, bare witness to the Lord Jesus Christ? How does my life evidence my faith, hope and trust in Him? How do I draw others, not to myself, but to Christ and Salvation? We are now Christ’s hands, feet and voice. Together we can make Him and His message of Hope and Redemption known.
God Bless,
Fr. Dan

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Physician-assisted suicide legislation has passed in the NYS Assembly. Let us make sure it does not pass in the NYS Senate. Senate Bill 138 would allow physicians to prescribe lethal doses of medication for the express purpose of ending a patient’s life. Our New York State lawmakers need to hear from you, their constituents, if we hope to avoid yet another assault on human life here in New York State. Suicide is not medical care. Assisted suicide is dangerous for patients, caregivers, and vulnerable populations such as the elderly and people with disabilities. Click here to take action now and contact your Assembly representative, via email or telephone call, today to voice your opposition to this dangerous and deadly practice. A phone call is one of the most effective ways to get our message heard.

Who is Pope Leo XIV?
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, became the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church following his election on May 8, 2025. He is the first Augustinian and the second Pope from the Americas, after Pope Francis. Prior to his election, he served as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Early Life & Formation
Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1955 to Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martinez
Earned a degree in Mathematics and studied Philosophy at Villanova University (1977).
Entered the Order of Saint Augustine in 1977; made solemn vows in 1981.
Ordained a priest on June 19, 1982 in Rome.
Earned a Doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum).
Missionary & Pastoral Work
Served over a decade in Trujillo, Peru
Elected Provincial Prior (1999) and then Prior General of the Augustinians for two terms (2001-2013).
Episcopal Ministry
Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Chiclayo, Peru in 2014.
Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru (2015 – 2023).
Served in the Peruvian Episcopal Conference in leadership and advisory roles.
Service in the Universal Church
Appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023.
Created Cardinal in September 2024 by Pope Francis; assigned the Diaconate of Saint Monica.
Promoted to the Order of the Bishops with the title of Suburbicarian Church of Albano in February 2025.
“In the One Christ, we are one.” – St. Augustine