Approximately 25,000 young people and seminarians from around the United States participated in a youth rally with Pope Benedict XVI on the grounds of Saint Joseph Seminary in Yonkers, New York.
The youth rally was preceded by a concert featuring local choirs as well as such nationally known performers as Kelly Clarkson, Third Day, Salvador, Toby [...]
Archive for April 19th, 2008
Youth Rally with Pope Benedict XVI
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Meeting with Young People with Disabilities
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This afternoon, Pope Benedict met with about fifty young people with disabilities and their caregivers in the chapel of Saint Joseph Seminary in Yonkers, New York.
Upon arriving, the Holy Father was welcomed by Cardinal Edward Egan, the Archbishop of New York, and Bishop Gerald Walsh, the rector of the seminary. The Holy Father greeted [...]
Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Posted in General on April 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This morning, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the Eucharistic Liturgy in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York.
The Mass was attended by 3,000 priests, deacons, seminarians, and religious men and women from around the United States. At least two representatives from each diocese in the U.S. attended the liturgy. Music was provided by the Saint [...]
Homily at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
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The Holy Father’s homily at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is now available online here.
Close Encounter with the Holy Father
Posted in General on April 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Some would say I am a nut for being inches from the pope and not even trying to shake his hand. I should not have been surprised that being in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI would make me revert to my most basic self: a very shy guy.
As a member of the [...]
Happy Anniversary, Pope Benedict XVI!
Posted in General on April 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On April 19, 2005, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected in conclave to succeed Pope John Paul II. The new Pope took the name Benedict XVI.
Please pray for the Holy Father as he begins the fourth year of his Petrine ministry.
