The archbishop met with the newly ordained today made gave them their new assignments as priests of the Archdiocese of New York:
Fr. James Ferreira: St. Teresa, Staten Island
Fr. George LaGrutta: St. Mary, Port Jervis
Fr. Steven Markantonis: St. Philip Neri, Bronx
Fr. Fredy Patino: St. Peter, Haverstraw
Fr. Tom Roslak: St. Augustine, New City
Fr. Enrique Salvo: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Washington
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Fr. Daniel Tuite: St. Patrick, Yorktown Heights
Today was a glorious day! Besides the picture perfect day it was a perfect day to celebrate Mass for the first time by the recently ordained. A few seminarians and I had the privilege to be a part of the "First Mass festivities" of Father Thomas A. Roslak at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Staten Island, NY.
New priests will be ordained for the Archdiocese of New York and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, these are their stories... Our New Priests (CNY article).pdf
The other day I mentioned the 4th annual Mass and award for healthcare professionals who treat the sick and the dying with dignity at Saint Catherine of Siena Priory & Church (East 68th St, NYC) suggesting prayerful solidarity and physical presence, if possible. I had hoped to go myself, but too many things to do at the seminary in the final week of classes prevented me.
