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January 10, 2025
Msgr. Ritchie preached about the Gospel’s description of Jesus curing “all who were sick with various diseases and racked with pain, those who were possessed, lunatics, and paralytics.”
January 10, 2025
Both facilities requested that we repeat these meetings soon and have more students participate.
December 28, 2024
The Juilliard Pre-College performance series was started by Zoe Nguyen (2019 Lourdes Pilgrimage malade) with her mother Thu (ASSOC) and is assisted by the NYC Area.
December 20, 2024
Volunteers prayed the daily prayer of the Order before assembling the bags.
December 20, 2024
It was a day filled with smiles, laughter and the true spirit of Christmas.
December 13, 2024
With nearly 40 residents in attendance, we are considering moving the show to Broadway!
November 27, 2024
We all have much to be thankful for and it was our privilege to help the children and young adults of MCH share Thanksgiving with their families and caregivers.
November 21, 2024
Already off to an active start, the Mobile Ministry is quickly building to its goal of a daily use schedule.
November 21, 2024
Residents, enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings.
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