On Sept. 11, 2001, there was no shortage of heroic first responders who confronted danger instead of avoiding it. Many Catholic clergy and religious ministered among them.
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Lenten Pilgrims and Jornadistas Cross Paths at Astoria Parish
Diocese of Brooklyn pilgrims at a Lenten Pilgrimage stop in Astoria, Queens encountered a joyful surprise as the Jornada Movement’s procession passed by St. Francis of Assisi Parish, where the faithful also took part in special Jubilee opportunities, including a chance to receive a plenary indulgence.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested After Stealing Gold-Plated Rose From NYC Church’s 9/11 Memorial
Parishioners of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Midtown are saddened by the fact that a memorial to Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks , has been stolen.
‘Walk’ Honors Priest-Chaplain Father Judge, Fellow Fallen First Responders
Father Mychal Judge died doing his “dream job” at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, but a legacy of love and compassion has grown from the tragedy. That was the assessment of many of his friends and admirers who participated in the annual 9/11 Walk of Remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 5.