Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS), Dobbs Ferry, NY held a STARS (StoryTelling, Art, Reading and Socialization) Program for students in grades Kindergarten – 2. Dr. Wendy Mages, our trained s toryteller, told the story, The Way You Shine by Marielle E. Sabellico. The children loved the story and discussed how they shine in their community. Some children shine by helping at home, some recycle, some water plants and there were so many other ways.
CIS-DF has been working on Mission. Using the theme, “Our Mission Finds Life…,” our clients have been showing how they are part of the Mission of St. Cabrini. With that in mind, our children learned more about St. Cabrini and about what mission means. Our two high school interns explained how Mother Cabrini shined throughout her life and how her mission demonstrated how God’s goodness was transcendent through her faithfulness.
The interns explained how each of us is part of the Cabrini Mission. They created two art projects for the children to complete based on the book. Using paint, each child had their handprints put on a paper. Then, they received a star, and they illustrated how they help their community and how they shine brightly.
For the second project, the children learned about the journeys by boat that Mother Cabrini took throughout her life. Each child received a paper boat which they decorated. Inside each boat was a violet (made of purple ribbon). The children were proud that their hands, stars and boats would be included on our mission wall.
The children were so happy to get a copy of the book. They are going to share the story with their families and tell them about how they are part of the Cabrini Mission.
Back by popular request, Sr. Bridget Zanin, MSC, returned to Cabrini Immigrant Services -Dobbs Ferry (CIS-DF) to speak with our Knitting Group. She spoke about the miracles that have been attributed to St. Cabrini.
Today, in a world often marked by loneliness, division and suffering, the message of the Sacred Heart reminds believers of God’s enduring love and mercy. Mother Cabrini’s life demonstrates that genuine devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is rooted in prayer and serves as a catalyst for action. Her life shows that Christ’s love inspires compassion, service, and a commitment to the dignity of every human being.
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicked off on Sunday, May 24. Each of the perpetual pilgrims on the St. Frances Cabrini Route will be carrying with them a second-class relic of Mother Cabrini, a gift from St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in New York. The Shrine has committed to praying for the nine perpetual pilgrims — Cheyenne Johnson, Zach Dotson, Marcel Ferrer, Sharon Phillips, Eduardo Gutierrez, Angelina Marconi, Raymond Martinez II, Mary Carmen Zakrajsek and John Paul Flynn — until the six-week walking pilgrimage ends in Philadelphia on July 4, the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding.
Normally, this Rite of Renewal takes place during Holy Week at the Mass of Chrism in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, but given it is almost impossible for our resident priests and brothers to get to the Cathedral, we invite the Bishop to Cabrini so that this important liturgy can be celebrated in our own Chapel.
1 residents, staff and volunteers at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY gathered outside around our Peace Pole for a prayer service. With wars raging in various parts of the world and antisemitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric increasing in our country, and overseas, we wanted to gather to raise our voices in prayer for a more peaceful, just, respectful and nonviolent world.
St. Mary’s Parish in Lower Manhattan is celebrating 200 years as a parish. The parish serves our sisters at the Sacred Heart Convent. The week of celebrations began on May 16th, with a beautiful gala. The chapel and the basement parish hall have just been newly renovated. Fr. Tom Mctamara, the paster gave a brief history of the church which was built on the highest hill in the area by Irish immigrants. The evening was filled with great food and a lot of dancing.
academic journey. The gift recognizes students’ hard work and growth while also helping families prepare for senior year and the transition to college and future careers. The Highland Scholars Fund, based in New Orleans, is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities through scholarships and mentorship programs that help students overcome financial barriers.
Together, these milestones highlight both the remarkable accomplishments of Cabrini students and the continued community support helping shape the next generation of leaders.
Celebrated fifty days after Easter, it commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. Catholics often refer to Pentecost as the “birthday of the Church” because the Apostles were strengthened by the Holy Spirit to go forth and preach the Gospel to all nations.