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Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Find your nearest Catholic church with interactive NYC parish map
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Anyone looking to pray following the death of Pope Francis on Monday can find their nearest parish using the Archdiocese of New York's interactive map. The map shows Catholic churches not only in New York City, but also in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties. Users can plug in the names of churches, addresses, ZIP codes and more into the search bar to find their nearest parish. More Local News Click here for the parish finder map. Churches across the city will remember the pope in regular services, some of which can be watched online. St. Patrick's Cathedral holds its weekday masses at 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. All St. Patrick's Cathedral masses are livestreamed to its website. St Patrick's Basilica on Mulberry Street holds mass at 12:10 p.m. For more information, click here. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State St. John The Divine on Amsterdam Avenue will host its daily service at 12:15 p.m., but the church will remain open through 5 p.m. Pope Francis died at 88 years old, according to the Vatican. He was dealing with health issues at the beginning of the year that lead to a 38-day hospitalization. 'I join with people all over the world, not only Catholics, but people of all faiths or none at all, in mourning the passing of our beloved Pope Francis this morning,' Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in a statement to PIX11 News. 'He touched us all with his simplicity, with his heart of a humble servant. Trusting in the tender and infinite mercy of Jesus, we pray that he is, even now, enjoying his eternal reward in heaven.' Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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St. Patrick's Day 2025: Why do we celebrate? History, tradition of Irish holiday
Groundhog Day is behind us. Easter is around the corner. And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day. Monday, March 17, is the holiday to celebrate everything Irish, including St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Cities across the U.S. will celebrate with parades of green adornment, Irish foods and thematic bar crawls. But St. Patrick's Day wasn't always a day for partying. Here is what you need to know about the day to celebrate Irish heritage. St. Patrick's Day 2025: Save some green with these food and drink freebies, deals St. Patrick is credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. But the man who spurred an Irish holiday wasn't Irish himself. He was born in Roman Britain, kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at 16, according to the History Channel. Patrick escaped slavery but returned to Ireland later. Legend has it that Patrick died on March 17. People in Ireland started observing a feast day on March 17 in celebration around the ninth or 10th century, according to the History Channel, but the parades to honor it actually started in America. The official New York City parade dates to March 17, 1766, according to the Library of Congress. Irish culture and heritage experts previously have told USA TODAY the holiday was once a solemn religious day, but it started getting its boozy reputation when the Americans started celebrating it. Although it is not a federal holiday in the U.S., it is a bank holiday and a great source of pride in Ireland. Leaders also use the day to promote Irish partnerships abroad across various industries. Many Americans have something to celebrate this St. Patrick's Day, according to a news release from the U.S. Census Bureau: 30.5 million U.S. residents claimed Irish ancestry in 2023. Cook County, Illinois, which includes Chicago, is the U.S. county with the largest Irish-American population, according to 2023 data. The population comes in at 434,081. 117,219 U.S. residents were born in Ireland, as of 2023. Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at kcrowley@ and follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley. (This article was updated to include video and change the promo image.) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: St. Patrick's Day explained: Why celebrate Irish culture March 17?
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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‘Face of evil': Catholic Church named after St. Patrick vandalized with Satanic message
Federal and local authorities are investigating a possible hate crime after a Catholic Church named after St. Patrick was discovered with "extensive vandalism," including a Satanic message in Wichita, Kansas. Police arrested a 23-year-old man in relation to the case, but authorities are continuing their investigation. The damage included the beheading of a statue of St. Patrick, the breaking of candles and windows, and the burning of an American flag. The vandalism also included a Satanic website being scrawled onto the Church's wall, according to a statement by the Catholic Conference of Kansas. The Catholic conference responded to the incident by saying, "This is the face of evil." The conference said the website is the same type of group that will be holding a Satanic worship ritual at the Kansas State Capitol on March 28. Trump Pledges To Make Us Capital 'Crime-free' And The 'Talk Of The World' Read On The Fox News App Church members could not hold services on Saturday due to the attack, the conference said in a post that included pictures of the damage. "This is the hate crime scene at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wichita. After forcing their way inside, statues were destroyed, glass smashed and other extensive damage exacted upon this sacred space," said the conference. The Wichita Police Department also released a statement in which it said it is working with federal law enforcement to launch a "full-scale investigation." According to the statement, police arrested a suspect in connection with the attack, a 23-year-old man from Saline County, at 2:20 a.m. on Sunday. Local outlet Salina Post identified the man as Michael Angel Gonzalez, citing Sedgwick County booking records. Dancing Transgender Hecklers Shut Down Parents' Event At Blue State's Capitol: 'Sad And Unfortunate' The man was arrested without incident and was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on charges of Burglary, Criminal Desecration, and Criminal Damage to Property. The police said the case will be presented to the Sedgwick County district attorney and federal prosecutors for formal charging considerations. Speaking at the scene, Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan called the attack "disgusting," according to local outlet Ksnw. "It doesn't matter what denomination. People should feel safe there, and they should feel that it's a place that would be respected," he said. Sullivan said, "this reprehensible act of vandalism will not be tolerated." Iconic St. Patrick's Day Parade Starting Earlier To Prevent 'Tomfoolery' After Past 'Regrettable Moments' Despite the attack, Sullivan posted on Sunday that the church congregation – which is predominantly Hispanic – held a St. Patrick's Day parade. "This afternoon, I attended the St. Patrick Catholic Church St. Paddy's Day parade, where the congregation and the community came together in celebration," he said. "Their resilience was evident, especially after the heartbreaking burglary and vandalism that occurred yesterday." He added, "It was even more meaningful to know that the suspect responsible for this terrible act was taken into custody before sunrise, thanks to the swift and dedicated work of WPD officers. Great job to our team for getting him off the streets and behind bars!"Original article source: 'Face of evil': Catholic Church named after St. Patrick vandalized with Satanic message
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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'Missionary spirit': Savannah St. Patrick's Day Mass calls on faith at core of celebrations
In a city with no shortage of shamrocks scattered about its streets, Most Rev. Stephen D. Parkes called on that Irish symbol Monday morning before the start of the 201st annual Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade. St. Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, used the shamrock to explain the Christian Holy Trinity―God as three in one―said Parkes, Bishop of Savannah, during the Mass in honor of St. Patrick. "St. Patrick had that incredible wisdom and creativity to say this is how we, in our very limited human comprehension, can understand what God is like and how God works," Parkes said in his homily, with a relic of the bone of St. Patrick in an ornate tabletop display nearby. Parade tracker: Live Updates: St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Savannah. Parade scheduled for 10:15. Follow along The parade-day mass each year is an hour of prayer, silence and reflection on the faith that grounds these celebrations. As holiday revelers pitched tents in nearby Lafayette Square and lawn chairs with parade-goers lined Abercorn Street, hundreds donned in green joined Grand Marshal Jay Burke and aides inside the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist before the parade's start. Nearly no pew was empty. Such a ritual in this city, which served as prosperity for Irish immigrants from County Wexford and refuge for Irish immigrants fleeing potato famine in the mid-1800s, may not be without St. Patrick himself. St. Patrick is credited with the spread of the Christian faith throughout Ireland. Monday's gospel reading was from Matthew Chapter 28, which recounts Jesus' commissioning his followers to "make disciples of all nations." "It was an incredible missionary spirit that St. Patrick brought back to the Irish people," Parkes said, "and helped to build churches, help to convert people, and certainly allow the faith to be able to grow." Now, Christian rituals are sprinkled throughout Savannah's St. Patrick's season. Part of the season each year involves a Celtic Cross ceremony, where the grand marshal lays a wreath at Savannah's Celtic Cross Monument in Emmett Park. Such a cross, identified by the circle around its center, stands above the steps in the cathedral where Savannahians worshiped Monday. Many sources attribute the origins of the cross to St. Patrick, who incorporated Irish culture into his spread of the Christian faith. "He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish," says an article by the History Channel. Last year: Savannah St. Patrick's fervor begins with a rush, settles into a steady stream of floats Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist first hosted parade-day mass in 1941 after a different church, named for St. Patrick, closed, according to reporting by the Savannah Morning News. Fifteen years later the parade passed in front of the cathedral and city clergy for the first time, a tradition that still stands. That ritual marks the spiritual send off for parade grand marshal, where this year Parkes gave a blessing to Burke on the cathedral's steps. From there, the grand marshal and a steady stream of floats following made their way through downtown Savannah for the city's 201st St. Patrick's Day Parade. Evan Lasseter is the city of Savannah and Chatham County government reporter for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at ELasseter@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Savannah's St. Patrick's Parade Mass calls on mission of patron saint
Fox News
17-03-2025
- Fox News
‘Face of evil': Catholic Church named after St. Patrick vandalized with Satanic message
Federal and local authorities are investigating a possible hate crime after a Catholic Church named after St. Patrick was discovered with "extensive vandalism," including a Satanic message in Wichita, Kansas. Police arrested a 23-year-old man in relation to the case, but authorities are continuing their investigation. The damage included the beheading of a statue of St. Patrick, the breaking of candles and windows, and the burning of an American flag. The vandalism also included a Satanic website being scrawled onto the Church's wall, according to a statement by the Catholic Conference of Kansas. The Catholic conference responded to the incident by saying, "This is the face of evil." The conference said the website is the same type of group that will be holding a Satanic worship ritual at the Kansas State Capitol on March 28. Church members could not hold services on Saturday due to the attack, the conference said in a post that included pictures of the damage. "This is the hate crime scene at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wichita. After forcing their way inside, statues were destroyed, glass smashed and other extensive damage exacted upon this sacred space," said the conference. The Wichita Police Department also released a statement in which it said it is working with federal law enforcement to launch a "full-scale investigation." According to the statement, police arrested a suspect in connection with the attack, a 23-year-old man from Saline County, at 2:20 a.m. on Sunday. Local outlet Salina Post identified the man as Michael Angel Gonzalez, citing Sedgwick County booking records. The man was arrested without incident and was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on charges of Burglary, Criminal Desecration, and Criminal Damage to Property. The police said the case will be presented to the Sedgwick County district attorney and federal prosecutors for formal charging considerations. Speaking at the scene, Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan called the attack "disgusting," according to local outlet KSNW. "It doesn't matter what denomination. People should feel safe there, and they should feel that it's a place that would be respected," he said. Sullivan said, "this reprehensible act of vandalism will not be tolerated." Despite the attack, Sullivan posted on Sunday that the church congregation – which is predominantly Hispanic – held a St. Patrick's Day parade. "This afternoon, I attended the St. Patrick Catholic Church St. Paddy's Day parade, where the congregation and the community came together in celebration," he said. "Their resilience was evident, especially after the heartbreaking burglary and vandalism that occurred yesterday." He added, "It was even more meaningful to know that the suspect responsible for this terrible act was taken into custody before sunrise, thanks to the swift and dedicated work of WPD officers. Great job to our team for getting him off the streets and behind bars!"
