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Join us for Mass on May 18 at 11AM & 5PM at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi as we pray for vocations and support those discerning religious life.

Meet our candidates:
Tim J. | Alex B. (Parishioner) | Jason S. | Chris B.

Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their Franciscan formation.

Learn more and support vocations at www.friars.us

Converge@St. Francis Ministry invites you for a walk around the Cabrini Shrine – A Sacred Step on Your Jubilee Journey on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

This Jubilee Year, take a meaningful step in your spiritual journey with a walk around the Cabrini Shrine in New York City — a site of profound faith and history. Nestled high above the Hudson River, the shrine honors St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American citizen to be canonized and the patron saint of immigrants.

As a designated pilgrimage site for the Jubilee, the shrine offers a powerful space for prayer, reflection, and renewal. Whether you’re seeking a moment of peace, a deeper connection to your faith, or the grace of a Jubilee indulgence, this sacred walk invites you into the heart of Mother Cabrini’s legacy of love and service.

The Shrine is a peaceful and historic landmark dedicated to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American citizen to be canonized as a saint. This beautiful shrine is nestled on a hill, offering stunning views of the Hudson River and the surrounding cityscape.

Come walk in the footsteps of a saint — and let grace guide your way.

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Converge@St. Francis Ministry will visit the Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini, located in the Washington Heights in Manhattan. A docent will present insights on St. Frances Cabrini’s life and works.  We can also explore the serene grounds, which include a chapel, a grotto, and a meditation garden, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The shrine also houses the relics of St. Cabrini, allowing visitors to connect with the life and work of this remarkable missionary who devoted herself to helping immigrants and the poor in the U.S.

Fr. Jim Bernard, OFM will join us on this visit.

Date: June 14, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM – Meet at the entrance of the Shrine’s grounds at 701 Fort Washington Ave. on the street by the stone wall. Converge members will have yellow lanyards.

Location: 
Saint Frances Cabrini Shrine NYC
701 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040

Transportation:

Subway: Take the A train to 190th Street and use the elevator to get to Fort Washington Ave. The Shrine is across the street to your left, behind the stone wall.

Bus: Take the M4 bus, get off at 190th Street

Fee: $10 each person (this covers the docent-led presentation and a small contribution to the church)

Registration is now closed. No onsite registration will be available. For questions please email: Convergeatstfrancis@gmail.com

As part of celebrating Mother’s Day, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi is honoring mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who have touched our lives. We remember the women, living and deceased, shared by our parish community for this Mother’s Day.

2025 Mother’s Day Tribute

Agnes Tuzo

Arlene Cosgrove

Barbara Guairosi

Barbara Sonntag

Bernette O’Connor

Bianca Guairosi

Carmen Marrero

Claudia O’Connor

Columbia Emilio

Deane Massotti

Deane Weiner

Deborah Dailey

Doiri Mahr

Doris Lee-Bruschi

Emie Vergara

Erlinda Ching

Evelyn O’Connor

Gellean Cannon

Helene Puleo

Hilary Jochmans

Joan Schmidt

Joanne Konecher

Julia Clancy

Julie Morin

Karin Signor

Marg

Margaret Jochmans

Marie Clancy

Mary Andriessen

Mary Arena

Mary K. Foster

Melissa Clancy

Miriam Denis

Moddie  Canon

Nancy Ellen Grant Moshel

Nicole Kim

Ophelia Hunt

Patti Zangler

Phyllis Soyeon

Robyn Carlson

Sally Macchione

Sofia Pamek

Suzanne Cohen

Tania Velazquez

Tanya Lukowyak

Wyn Powers

In Loving Memory:

Bruschi Family (Mother’s living and deceased)

Clara Giovanniello

Deceased family and friends of Jim and Angela Clancy

Eileen M. Hengler

Francesca Bruschi

Pizzurro Family (Mother’s living and deceased)

Victoria Johnson

Teresa Badami

Veronica Armiger

Mary Ellen Stanford

Mary Ellen Byrnes

Antoinette Badami

Agnes Albenda

Edmona Glasgow

Anne Marie Sargusingh

In loving memory of my mother and grandmothers Mary Dunleavy, Anna Dunleavy and Jennie Wildes

Converge@St. Francis Ministry invites you to a Day of Reflection titled:

Easter and the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Hope is always the theme of the Easter Season and our celebration of the resurrection, and Pope Francis has chosen it as the theme of this Jubilee 2025. During this Jubilee year, we are called to renew our commitment to hope, faith, and love. The Jubilee of Hope is a time when we are invited to reflect on Christ’s resurrection and to be hopeful about the future — spiritually and practically. This Hope also calls us to action, just as Faith and Love do.

Joseph Nuzzi will lead us in prayer and reflection.

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Venue: San Damiano Hall

Schedule:

10:00 AM – Doors open for registration and light breakfast

10:30 AM : Morning Prayer

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Reflection 1

12:30 – 1:30 PM: Break for Lunch

1:30 to 3:00 PM: Reflection 2

3:00 – 3:30 PM: Closing Prayer

4:00 PM: Anticipatory Mass

Thank you for your interest in this program. Registration has closed.

For questions please email: Convergeatstfrancis@gmail.com