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The Office of Family Life invites you to a deeper engagement with every aspect of your family served by our ministry, sharing in your joyful celebrations and accompanying you in difficult moments. Scroll down to view our upcoming events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
5K Race for the Chaste Fundraiser
SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, August 17th 10 AM to 12 PM
August 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPost-Cana Connections Brunch
Come reconnect with the Office of Family Life at our
September 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pmAnnual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Mass
10:15 AM Mass at St. Patrick’s cathedral to celebrate Grandparents
September 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 amCatholic Grandparents Association Faith Cafe
The Catholic Grandparents Association hosts a Grandparents’ Faith Café online
September 10 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmALPHA Marriage Course Series (Spanish)
ALPHA Marriage Course Series Spanish, Online from 6:30-9:00 PM Weekly
September 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pmALPHA Marriage Course Series (English)
ALPHA Marriage Course Series English, In Person at Blessed Sacrament
September 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR
September 2024
7 Post-Cana Connections Brunch
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, Lagrangeville
8 Annual Mass for Grandparents & Elderly
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan
12 ALPHA Marriage Courses Begin
Various options and locations, see website
28 Morning of Prayer for those Separated and Divorced
St. Joseph’s Church, New Paltz
October 2024
Introduction: Jubilee 2025 & Family Life Ministry
2 St. Paul the Apostle Church, Manhattan
5 A Marian Event of Hope & Healing for Parents & Grandparents
St. Martin of Tours, Bronx
11 Hispanic Heritage Month Mass & Social
St. Elizabeth Church, Washington Heights
19 A Celebration of Hope for Families: Prayer and Discussion
St. Francis Xavier Church, Manhattan
November 2024
14 Hope for All Times: Consolation Day
St. Catherine of Siena Church, Manhattan
16 Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents (English)
St. Augustine Church, New City
20 Natural Family Planning Series (Part 1)
Holy Name of Mary, Croton-on-Hudson
December 2024
1 Celebration of Nativities
(See website)
29 Archdiocese Jubilee Mass / Solemnity of the Holy Family
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
January 2025
Month dedicated to the Holy Family
February 2025
7-14 National Marriage Week Celebrations
9 World Marriage Day Mass
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan
16 Second Annual Family Life Leaders Mass and Recognition Reception
St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers
28 Bereavement & Consolation Showcase
St. Joseph – St. Mary Immaculate Church, Staten Island
March 2025
8 and 15 Jubilee of Volunteers: Family Life Conference
8 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Middletown
15 To be determined
16 Safe Haven Sunday
All Participating Parishes
28 24 Hours for the Lord: Mass and Reconciliation Jubilee Celebration
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan
April 2025
20 Easter Sunday
May 2025
4 First Annual Mass for Engaged Couples
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan
16 Saint Gianna Mass
St. Catherine of Siena Church, Manhattan
18 Jubilee Family May Crowning and Rosary
National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
28 Bereavement & Consolation Showcase
Church of the Good Shepherd, Manhattan
June 2025
1 Annual 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan
July 2025
28 Jubilee of Youth Begins
August 2025
TBD Family Retreat Day
September 2025
7 Annual Mass for Grandparents and the Elderly
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan
18 Jubilee of Consolation: Bereavement and Consolation Showcase
St. Martin de Porres Church, Poughkeepsie
October 2025
4 Jubilee Family Rosary for Hope
St. Joseph Church, New Paltz
November 2025
18 Hope for All Times: Jubilee Consolation Day
St. Augustine Church, New City
December 2025
1 Jubilee Family Nativity Display begins
28 Solemnity of the Holy Family Mass
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan