Prayer and Relationship with Christ
Formation
Accompaniment
Advocacy
The Office of Family Life of the Archdiocese of New York collaborates with the parishes of the archdiocese and recommends programs and resources that prepare and enrich engaged and married couples; educate, form, support and strengthen families; build and promote a culture of life; and provide a healing and comfort to those struggling with loss, grief, or brokenness.
The four pillars of marriage and family life found in the United States Conference of Bishops document Called to the Joy of Love: The National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry are: Prayer and Relationship with Christ, Formation, Accompaniment, and Advocacy. They form the foundation on which we continue to build and support programs and initiatives for use by parishes.
Know that the entire Office of Family Life staff are ready to serve your needs and look forward to hearing from you.
Theodore J. Musco
Director, Office of Family Life
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The Ulma Family
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Office of Family Life of the Archdiocese of New York cultivates prayer, formation, accompaniment, and advocacy through outreach to families in their homes, parishes, and Catholic schools.
UPCOMING EVENTS
RENEW International
Do you want to experience a transformative faith journey? RENEW International has the resources and team to support you every step of the way.
Discover our small-group experiences! Click here to learn more.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Virtual Experience
This Spring, do something life changing! Live your best life in love and attend a WWME Virtual Experience.
Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM ET on April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, and 23 via Zoom. Apply by March 20, 2024!
The Saint Gianna Mass
Join us for an evening of prayer for couples suffering infertility and miscarriage.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
6:30 PM
The Church of St. Catherine of Siena
411 E. 68th St.
Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass
The Archdiocese of New York’s Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 2:30 pm at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Mass is for couples celebrating 50 years of marriage in 2024.
Couples must register with their parish. Registration will close on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM
More Upcoming Events
Download the Family Life Office Monthly Celebrations calendar.
THE ULMA FAMILY
The Holy Father’s decision to beatify Józef and Wiktoria Ulma and their seven children serves as a reminder for all families that the call to holiness is not exclusive to individuals but a call for families who even within all the daily and sometimes difficult demands of family life can attain. The Ulma family’s beatification reiterates the great value of family life for they exemplified the love of Christ through their valiant act of mercy and remained steadfast to the commandment given by our Lord Jesus Christ, “love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Click here to learn more about the Ulma Family Relics and Exhibit coming to the Archdiocese of New York.
CONTACT US
Main number for the Office of Family Life, 646-794-3185
Theodore Musco, Director of the Office of Family Life, 646-794-3181
Carmen Luis, Office of Family Life Assistant, 646-794-3181
Kayla Beiter, Married Couples Evangelization Coordinator, 646-794-3183
Alessandra Carino, Marriage Catechumenate Coordinator, 646-794-3168
Carmen Noschese, Separated and Divorced Ministry Coordinator, 646-794-3194
Meaghan Quirk, Family Life Initiatives Coordinator, 646-794-3191
Gonzalo Alvarado, Consolation, & Challenging Issues Coordinator, 646-794-3193
Elise Mazzetti, Parent Formation Coordinator, 646-794-3199
Estefany Toribio, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator, 646 794-3180