The Pope’s June Intention: For Migrants Fleeing Their Homes
Each month, the Holy Father offers a special prayer intention. In June, Pope Francis asks all Catholics to pray for migrants fleeing their homes.
Bringing Hope Where There Is Despair
On Ascension Thursday, Pope Francis officially announced the Jubilee Year 2025 through his papal bull Spes Non Confundit (“Hope Does Not Disappoint”). In it the pope states: “Everyone knows what it is to hope. In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring..."
History and Future Meet in Newly Redesigned Lobby
Since its opening, the lobby of our headquarters in Graymoor has welcomed people of all ages and beliefs. Visitors hail from the local Garrison, NY community and from around the world.
This May, Check in on Your Mental Health
This May, the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement are observing Mental Health Awareness Month, a day our nation needs now more than ever. According to The National Institutes of Health, 57.8 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of mental illness.
Obituary Notice for Fr. William Schmidt, SA
Fr. Bill passed into eternal life on April 21, 2024 at New York-Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor, NY.
Cardinal Pizzaballa Given Titular of St. Onofrio
On May 1, 2024, a beautiful ceremony was held at Sant’ Onofrio al Gianicolo in Rome as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzabella, OFM officially accepted the titular of this ancient church as granted to him by Pope Francis.
The Pope’s May Intention: For the Formation of Religious and Seminarians
Each month, the Holy Father offers a special prayer intention. In May, Pope Francis asks all Catholics to pray for the formation of religious and seminarians.
2025 Week of Prayer Theme Announced – “Do You Believe?”
The international scriptural theme for the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Do You Believe?” from the Gospel of John 11:17-27.
Statement of Solidarity with the Church of Jerusalem
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement deeply lament the escalation of war and violence now taking place in the Holy Land and in the fullness of communion with His Beatitude and Eminence Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, call for a cessation of what may become a much wider conflict with the attack on Israel by Iran and the drawing of Israel’s allies into possible armed retaliation.
The Pope’s April Intention: For the Role of Women
Each month, the Holy Father offers a special prayer intention. In April, Pope Francis asks all Catholics to pray for women around the world.