Madre Cabrini, la patrona de los inmigrantes

Madre Cabrini, la patrona de los inmigrantes

Frances Cabrini nació en el norte de Italia el 15 de julio de 1850. Nació dos meses prematura, pero eso no impediría que esta gigante espiritual, que no llegaba al metro y medio de estatura, llevara a Cristo a tanta gente como pudiera. María Francisca Cabrini era la menor de trece hermanos en una familia Frances Cabrini nació en el norte de Italia…

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A Bullet on a Train

A Bullet on a Train

“Didn’t I write and tell you that I am alive miraculously?” begins a 1904 letter from Mother Cabrini. She’d been traveling by train from the orphanage in Denver to the orphanage in New Orleans. Just after passing Dallas “the enemies of the railroad” attacked. Bullets peppered the train. Mother Cabrini reported that one bullet “aimed…

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The silent service of the Sisters at the Santa Cabrini Nursing Home

The silent service of the Sisters at the Santa Cabrini Nursing Home

The Sisters of Charity of Maria Bambina is an institute founded in Lovere, Italy in 1832. The Institute is present today in many parts of the world and, through works of mercy, responds to the many needs of the people of our times. One of their apostolic services, in solidarity and charity, is the care…

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Pilgrim of July

Pilgrim of July

An elderly woman came into the Shrine last Sunday having traveled here – alone – by mass transit from New Jersey. We see her fairly regularly. She is so frail it is hard to believe she can walk across the parking lot. But the woman took a bus, a train, climbed the steps from the…

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What happened on August 19 and 20 in Brazil

What happened on August 19 and 20 in Brazil

Vocation Fair On August 19 and 20, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of the Province of St. Frances Cabrini were present at one of the largest Catholic vocation events in Brazil. The Vocation Fair 2023, held at the Mother of God Shrine (Father Marcelo Rossi), featured stands from various congregations and brought…

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Happy birthday sr. Roselle!

Happy birthday sr. Roselle!

On August 18, our dear Sr. Roselle Santivasi was celebrated on the occasion of her birthday. A good group of Sisters, Novices and a former CSM gathered at her new place in Manhattan. It was a very nice time to meet, chat and enjoy ice cream and cake. It was beautiful to see different generations…

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Christopher Lo Bianco Letter for the Feast of the Sacred Heart

Christopher Lo Bianco Letter for the Feast of the Sacred Heart

Dear friends, We hope this message finds you well and filled with the blessings of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As faithful members of the Catholic community, we are writing you today to share the significance of the Feast of the Sacred Heart, and the incredible work being done by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus through their programs and institutions. The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated annually on the 19th day after Pentecost, holds a special place in our Catholic faith. It is a solemn…

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Feast of the Assumption

Feast of the Assumption

Today is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. In the document, “Foundation of the First House in Argentina College Santa Rosa da Lima”, it is told that for several years on August 15, First Communions were held under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Pope, during the…

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