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This past Monday I trekked down to lower Manhattan with a friend to see the new statue of Mother Cabrini. After the unveiling (at which two of the Missionary Sisters assisted) and after the governor left, the public was permitted to enter. Because of steady rain and because the event…
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The Shrine continues to seek ways to help our friends and neighbors find peace in the midst of the stresses of the pandemic. Beginning October 14 we will extend our hours on Wednesday evenings to provide a quiet, candle-lit time for private prayer and reflection. A local musician will provide…
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In September of 1899, Mother Cabrini purchased property at 701 Fort Washington Avenue. The land overlooked the majestic Hudson River and offered serenity, good air, and proximity to the city. She immediately re-named the estate Sacred Heart Villa. Bustling with life, Sacred Heart Villa served as a reception house for…
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We’ll be holding Mother Cabrini’s Feast Day celebration over three days this year to provide maximum space and safety. We look forward to seeing you! Friday, November 13 Mass in English at 12 noon Saturday, November 14 Italian Mass at 12 noon Filipino Mass at 3:00 p.m. Mass for Health…
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It’s easy to feel disconnected or unsettled when we’re unable to live life as usual. Mother Cabrini’s wisdom in this letter written in 1894 aboard the ship Fulda offers a refreshing perspective when we’re feeling at sea. “The sisters, remembering that today is the anniversary of my profession, were sad…
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Last week Ms. Marion Higgins stopped by the Shrine. As a young girl her arms and hands were completely covered with warts, and other children refused to touch her or hold her hand. When she was seven her father brought her to a specialist, who documented the condition and then…
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A few weeks ago I discovered a nondescript 3-ring binder in a corner of my office closet. As I opened it my heart skipped a beat: inside were pages and pages of yellowed newspaper clippings. Some were from 1938, describing Mother Cabrini’s beatification. Others were from 1946, covering her canonization….
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We are happy to announce that Mother Cabrini’s carriage has been moved from West Park and is now on permanent display at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Manhattan. Mother Cabrini worked, vacationed and visited regularly in West Park. This horse-drawn carriage was her method of transportation. She and her Sisters…
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10 '20
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This past Monday I trekked down to lower Manhattan with a friend to see the new statue of Mother Cabrini. After the unveiling (at which two of the Missionary Sisters assisted) and after the governor left, the public was permitted to enter. Because of steady rain and because the event…
09
10 '20
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The Shrine continues to seek ways to help our friends and neighbors find peace in the midst of the stresses of the pandemic. Beginning October 14 we will extend our hours on Wednesday evenings to provide a quiet, candle-lit time for private prayer and reflection. A local musician will provide…
23
09 '20
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In September of 1899, Mother Cabrini purchased property at 701 Fort Washington Avenue. The land overlooked the majestic Hudson River and offered serenity, good air, and proximity to the city. She immediately re-named the estate Sacred Heart Villa. Bustling with life, Sacred Heart Villa served as a reception house for…
19
09 '20
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We’ll be holding Mother Cabrini’s Feast Day celebration over three days this year to provide maximum space and safety. We look forward to seeing you! Friday, November 13 Mass in English at 12 noon Saturday, November 14 Italian Mass at 12 noon Filipino Mass at 3:00 p.m. Mass for Health…
14
09 '20
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It’s easy to feel disconnected or unsettled when we’re unable to live life as usual. Mother Cabrini’s wisdom in this letter written in 1894 aboard the ship Fulda offers a refreshing perspective when we’re feeling at sea. “The sisters, remembering that today is the anniversary of my profession, were sad…
02
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Last week Ms. Marion Higgins stopped by the Shrine. As a young girl her arms and hands were completely covered with warts, and other children refused to touch her or hold her hand. When she was seven her father brought her to a specialist, who documented the condition and then…
25
08 '20
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A few weeks ago I discovered a nondescript 3-ring binder in a corner of my office closet. As I opened it my heart skipped a beat: inside were pages and pages of yellowed newspaper clippings. Some were from 1938, describing Mother Cabrini’s beatification. Others were from 1946, covering her canonization….
21
02 '20
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We are happy to announce that Mother Cabrini’s carriage has been moved from West Park and is now on permanent display at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Manhattan. Mother Cabrini worked, vacationed and visited regularly in West Park. This horse-drawn carriage was her method of transportation. She and her Sisters…