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EVENTS
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Mass for Care of Creation
Archdiocese of New York
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
What You Don’t See: Understanding Human Trafficking and Finding Hope
Sheen Center
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Ignite Young Adult Rosary Night
Youth Ministry | Young Adult Ministry | University Apostolate
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Theology on Tap | Amici Dei
Youth Ministry | Young Adult Ministry | University Apostolate
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation
Archdiocese of New York
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Daughters of Peace Young Women’s Picnic
Youth Ministry | Young Adult Ministry | University Apostolate
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Holy Hour and Social at Old St. Patrick’s
Youth Ministry | Young Adult Ministry | University Apostolate
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
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Catholic High School Information Night Superintendent of Schools Office
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Ignite Dutchess Young Adult Mass and Social
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
New York Catholic Youth Day (High School)
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Prayer for Life Formation Day Respect Life Office
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Young Adult NYC High Line Walk and Social
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
New York Catholic Youth Day (Middle School)
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Lily Garafulic: Documentary and Reception Sheen Center
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
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Season of Creation Interfaith Gathering Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Daughters of Peace Young Adult Women’s Group
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Apostleship of Prayer Conference
Adult Discipleship and Marriage Formation
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
Young Adult Holy Hour and Social
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Forum on Faith Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Columbus Day Mass
Development Office – Special Projects and Events
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
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NAPA Institute Mass and Eucharistic Procession
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Second Annual CNEWA Golf Classic
Archdiocese of New York
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
Made for Mission NY
Adult Discipleship and Marriage Formation
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Dialogue on Divinity: Conflict and the Healing of Hatred Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Paul Wattson Lecture: The Faith of Others Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
Celebrating First Sacraments with Children Office of Liturgy
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
Celebrating 60 Years of Interfaith Dialogue
Sheen Center
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
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Feminine Genius Brunch
Respect Life Office
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Swingin’ Into the Holidays
Sheen Center
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Revival:
A Grieving Mother’s Retreat
Respect Life Office
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
The Good Newsroom
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INITIATIVES
Building Momentum
Prayer Cards
Click here to download digital prayer cards created by the Archdiocese of New York to nourish your spiritual life, with new cards uploaded monthly.
Adult Discipleship and Marriage Formation
Alpha Marriage Course
Run the Alpha Marriage Course at your parish. This can be a great evangelization tool to ignite post-cana marriage ministry. The Marriage Course is available in multiple languages.
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Encounter School of Ministry NYC
There’s still time to register for the Encounter School of Ministry! Registration closes on Wednesday, October 1. Designed and established from the heart of Encounter Ministries, this school draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we offer students a dynamic two-year training program designed to take you to the next level in your ministry.
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Respect Life Office
40 Days for Life
This life-saving prayer campaign is taking place at multiple locations throughout the Archdiocese from September 24 through November 2. It consists of forty days of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil at abortion facilities. For more information and to sign up to participate, visit bit.ly/archny40daysforlife.
The Culture Project: Human Dignity and Sexual Integrity Talks
The Culture Project is an initiative of young people with the mission to restore culture through the experience of virtue. Culture Project missionaries will be available to give human dignity, sexual integrity, and social media presentations to parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of New York from October 19–24. Parishes and schools that are interested in these presentations can reach out to schedule@thecultureproject.org, or can submit a presentation request through their website. The presentations will be FREE, although a goodwill donation to the Culture Project to help cover costs would be appreciated. This is a great opportunity to bring the truths about life and love to the youth!
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Gospel of Life Week and Curriculum
During Gospel of Life Week, October 20–24, students at Archdiocesan schools will learn about topics that uphold the dignity of the human person. The Gospel of Life Curriculum includes creative, engaging, and free resources about the life issues for every age level. It is designed for teachers, DREs and catechists and can be accessed on the Respect Life Office website.
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INITIATIVES (cont.)
Building Momentum Together
Prayer for Life Formation Day
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Respect Life Month
In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of the month, October 5, is designated as Respect Life Sunday. To support these annual observances, the USCCB provides materials to help Catholics understand and value the gift of human life and help build a culture that cherishes and protects it. For ideas on how to celebrate in your parish, please refer to the following Respect Life Month Action Guides.
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New York Catholic Youth Day
Teens throughout the Archdiocese are invited to attend New York Catholic Youth Day, an annual event at St. Joseph’s Seminary filled with prayer, Holy Mass, outdoor games, live music, inspiring talks, and more. The theme this year, in alignment with the Jubilee of Hope, is Taking Action as Pilgrims of Hope!
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Parish Youth and Young Adult Nights
Our pastoral office is hosting parish youth and young adult nights for parishes interested in starting a new youth ministry (for middle and high schoolers) and/or young adult ministry (18-35 year olds). For more info, please contact Pjetër Nilaj, Coordinator of the Office of Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and University Apostolate at archny.org/young-catholics
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leadership Formation
Our pastoral office is hosting youth ministry and young adult ministry leadership formation for young adults interested interested in growing in their Catholic faith and leadership. For more info, please contact Pjetër Nilaj, Coordinator of the Office of Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and University Apostolate at archny.org/young-catholics
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Time to Step Outside and Enjoy God’s Creation Together
Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation
Join us as we celebrate the 10 th anniversary of Laudato Si’ and the Season of Creation with a pilgrimage via the F train from St. Francis Xavier Church to Thomas Berry Place in Jamaica, Queens, an integral ecology center.
St. Francis Xavier Church | 46 W. 16th St., New York, NY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daughters of Peace Young Women’s Picnic
Join the Daughters of Peace young adult women’s group of Holy Cross Church for a picnic in Glen Island Park.
Glen Island Park | Weyman Ave., New Rochelle, NY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Christ-in-the-City: Feast of Father Padre Pio
Come together with fellow believers at St. John the Baptist Church for an evening filled with prayer, reflection, and community. Let’s commemorate the life and teachings of Father Padre Pio in a spirit of faith and unity. All are welcome at this FREE event. A reception will follow Mass. We look forward to seeing you there!
St. John the Baptist Church | 213 W. 30 th St., New York, NY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 | 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Hudson Valley Pilgrimage in Season of Creation
Join the Center at Mariandale for a four-mile hike to enjoy the wonder of God’s creation in the gorgeous Hudson Valley.
The Center at Mariandale | 299 N. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A SEASON OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT
The Archdiocese of New York invites you into this season with deep hope and action: caring for our common home is not just a moral duty, but a spiritual one.
As Catholics across the globe enter the Season of Creation (September 1 – October 4), we are invited to renew our relationship with God, each other, and all creation through the pillars of celebration, conversion, and commitment.
A MESSAGE FROM POPE LEO XIV
“Peace with Creation” is the theme for the 2025 Season of Creation, with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation highlighting “Seeds of Peace and Hope.”
Pope Leo XIV reminds us that the Church is called to be a pilgrim of hope, sowing seeds that bear peace and hope even in difficult, arid places. Drawing on Jesus’ parables and Isaiah’s vision of wilderness becoming fruitful ground, he invites us to look at creation not as a resource to be exploited, but as a sacred gift entrusted to our care.
“In the spirit of the Canticle of Brother Sun, composed 800 years ago, let us praise God and renew our commitment not to spoil His gift, but to care for our common home.”
– Pope Leo XIV
Read Pope Leo XIV’s full message here.
KEY EVENTS AND WAYS TO PARTICIPATE HERE IN NEW YORK
• Mass for Care of Creation: Join us on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 PM at St. Francis Xavier Church, NYC as we mark the 10 th anniversary of Laudato Si’ with a special Mass. A reception will follow. All are welcome.
• Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation: On Saturday, September 20, starting from St. Francis Xavier Church, take the F train to Thomas Berry Place in Jamaica, Queens, for a day of song, reflection, learning, outdoor Mass, and meditation amidst God’s natural world.
• Hudson Valley Pilgrimage in Season of Creation: Join the Center at Mariandale on Sunday, September 28, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM for a four-mile hike to enjoy the wonder of God’s creation through the gorgeous Hudson Valley.
LIVING OUT THE CALL: PRACTICAL STEPS
Here are some ideas for how you, your parish or friends and family, or small group can respond meaningfully:
• Use worship services to lift up creation: integrate creation-themed prayers, readings, or homilies.
• Schedule prayer walks or nature-meditative moments to reconnect with God in creation.
• Organize community clean-ups or begin a garden that benefits the local food pantry.
• Join or support volunteer groups, like the Archdiocesan Green Team, focused on sustainability efforts (recycling, energy conservation, etc.).
WHY IT MATTERS
• Faith and worship overlap when we see nature not only as backdrop but as a co-participant in praise.
• Our shared home is under threat: environmental degradation, climate change, disasters affect the least among us. Taking action is deeply connected to Catholic Social Teaching.
• Pope Leo’s new “Care of Creation” Mass formulary emphasizes worship and environmental stewardship together.
GET INVOLVED AND FIND RESOURCES
• Become part of the Green Team: help design parish or community-level sustainability initiatives.
• Use official resources: Laudato Si’, Fratelli Tutti, and groups like the Laudato Si’ Movement, Catholic Climate Covenant, and Ignatian Solidarity Network offer study guides, prayer resources, and activism ideas.
• Spread the word: download the Care of Creation graphics, share on social media, print flyers for parish noticeboards
Join us in this Season of Creation — for prayer, learning, action, and community. Let’s walk together toward peace with creation. Visit archny.org/care-of-creation for more information.
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