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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
Family Life Leaders Advent Reflection
Family Life Leaders Advent Reflection Blessed Sacrament Parish, Manhattan Thursday,
December 5 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pmPost-Cana Connections Brunch
Come reconnect with the Office of Family Life at our
December 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pmMorning of Prayer for the Separated and Divorced
Morning of Prayer for the Separated and Divorced St. Joseph-Mary
December 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pmCelebration of Nativities
Celebration of Nativities The Office of Family Life welcomes you
December 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pmOffice of Family Life Christmas Open House
Office of Family Life Christmas Open House Thursday, December 19,
December 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmSolemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph – Archdiocesan Jubilee Mass
Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 29 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Bereavement and Consolation Showcase 1
Bereavement and Consolation Showcase 1 Friday, February 28, 2025; 10:30am-1:30pm
February 28, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pmPost-Cana Connections Brunch
Post-Cana Connections Brunch Saturday, February 22, 2025; 11:00am-1:00pm St. Joseph
February 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pmSecond Annual Family Life Mass and Recognition Reception
Second Annual Family Life Mass and Recognition Reception St Joseph’s
February 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pmValentines Day Mass and Date Night for Married Couples
Valentines Day Mass and Date Night for Married Couples Old
February 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pmMarriage Week Webinar 6, English
Marriage Week Webinar 6, English Zoom Friday, February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmCurious about Convalidation? Information Session for Civilly Married Couples
Curious about Convalidation? Information Session for Civilly Married Couples Thursday,
February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 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
24 Introduction: Jubilee 2025 & Family Life Ministry
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Shrub Oak
28 Morning of Prayer for those Separated and Divorced
St. Joseph’s Church, New Paltz
October 2024
2 Introduction: Jubilee 2025 & Family Life Ministry
Blessed Sacrament, Manhattan
3 Introduction: Jubilee 2025 & Family Life Ministry
St. Joseph-St. Thomas-SJN, Staten Island
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
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
18 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