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Father Felix Varela

The Priest Who Championed Freedom for Cuba Is Honored in NY by the Island’s Communist Leader

September 26, 2023

Father Félix Varela — the Cuban exile who 200 years ago landed in Manhattan to serve marginalized immigrants — received honors on Sept. 23 from the man who leads the national government and communist party of Cuba.

Life of Father Varela, and a ‘United Ireland,’ Highlighted at Great Irish Fair

September 18, 2023

It wasn’t all corned beef, step dancing, and music at the 42nd Great Irish Fair held Sept. 16th on the campus of Holy Name parish in Park Slope.

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