Prayer and Relationship with Christ
Formation
Accompaniment
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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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PASTORAL PLAN & MISSION
After a great deal of time and effort spent by the staff and consultative bodies of the Office of Family Life, we are pleased to present to you the Pastoral Strategic Plan for June 2024 through December 2025.
NEWS
Please see below for news stories featuring the recent work of the Office of Family Life.
Over 300 Couples in Archdiocese Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
There were more than 225 couples from 98 parishes present at the Mass. Not all of the couples marking 50 years of marriage were able to attend but the total number of Golden Jubilee couples in the archdiocese this year was over 300.
The cathedral was filled with the couples and their children, grandchildren and even some great-grandchildren to celebrate this milestone as a family.
Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst during the early moments of the Mass he celebrated as part of the Family Life Conference in Tarrytown, Saturday, April 13, 2024. Photo by Armando Machado/The Good Newsroom
Bishop Tebartz-van Elst: Jubilee Year Gives Us All a Chance to Be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
During a visit to the Archdiocese of New York earlier this month, Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, the Vatican’s Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promotion of the New Evangelization, introduced archdiocesan leadership to preliminary plans for the 2025 Jubilee year, which will begin on December 24, 2024.
Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst speaks to executives of the Archdiocese of New York during a visit to the Terence Cardinal Cookie New York Catholic Center in Manhattan, April 15, 2024. Photo by Steven Schwankert/The Good Newsroom.
Second Annual Family Life Conference Focuses on Helping Families Grow in Faith
At the New York archdiocesan Family Life Conference, speakers and organizers sought to help participants better understand the importance of family in our world today, “expanding our vision as to what we can do to help families grow in faith,” said Ted Musco, director of the Office of Family Life, sponsor of the second annual gathering.
Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst during the early moments of the Mass he celebrated as part of the Family Life Conference in Tarrytown, Saturday, April 13, 2024. Photo by Armando Machado/The Good Newsroom
Conferencia Sobre Vida Familiar se Centra en Ayudar a las Familias Crecer en la Fe
En la Conferencia sobre Vida Familiar, Arquidiócesis de Nueva York, los oradores y organizadores buscaron ayudar a los participantes a comprender mejor la importancia de la familia en nuestro mundo actual, “ampliando nuestra visión sobre lo que podemos hacer para ayudar a las familias a crecer en la fe”, dijo Ted Musco, director de la Oficina de Vida Familiar, patrocinadora del segundo encuentro anual.
Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst during the early moments of the Mass he celebrated as part of the Family Life Conference in Tarrytown, Saturday, April 13, 2024. Photo by Armando Machado/The Good Newsroom
Office of Family Life Organizes Wine and Cheese Mixer for National Marriage Week
The night was focused on newer married couples taking a deeper look at how the meaning of the sacrament of Matrimony can contribute in daily life.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Rosary (Spanish)
Family Rosary (Spanish) Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe at
October 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmALPHA Curso Para Parejas (En Español)
Una serie de sesiones de video de 7 semanas de
October 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmALPHA Marriage Course Series (English)
ALPHA Marriage Course Series English, Online from 7:00 – 9:00
October 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmA Celebration of Hope – The Lights and Shadows of Family Life – Prayer and Small Group Discussion for all Parents and Grandparents
A Celebration of Hope – The Lights and Shadows of
October 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pmCreated for Mission: Marriage Enrichment Series
Discover three key principles to creating a life-giving mission! Join
October 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmALPHA Curso Para Parejas (En Español)
Una serie de sesiones de video de 7 semanas de
October 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
JUBILEE 2025
Click here to watch the video via The Good Newsroom.
We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire…
– Pope Francis, February 2022
Please make plans to join the staff of the Office of Family Life for one of the three gatherings to introduce Jubilee 2025 and the opportunities for family involvement. All clergy and laity, including family members of all ages are invited to attend. After a welcome and prayer, a short presentation regarding the graces of this Jubilee Year and the offerings of the Office of Family Life, and a period of discussion and questions and answers will conclude the gathering. Download the flyer.
Download the app, available in six languages, to access the latest news on the Jubilee, register as a pilgrim for the Holy Year, and obtain the free Pilgrim Card.
Annual Family Rosary Initiative
The Office of Family Life encourages all families, large or small, to pray for the Rosary during the month of October, the month dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast is celebrated on October 7.
This can either be done in the home or organized by your parish. Please consult your parish for any parish event information.
To make this initiative a truly family initiative, we ask families and parishes to send a photo of those praying the Rosary with permission to post it on our website and social media. Please email the photos to [email protected] and state that we have permission to use the photos.
For more information, contact Elise Mazzetti at [email protected] or 646-794-3191.
Please see the following family rosary resources:
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 Flori (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
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