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Longtime Pastor at St. Peter and St. Mary’s Church in Haverstraw Father Thomas Madden has Passed Away

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HAVERSTRAW, NY – It is with deep sadness we share the news that St. Peter and St. Mary’s Church in Haverstraw longtime Pastor Father Thomas Madden has passed away.

(Via the church) Dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ,

It is with great sadness, but with hope in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, that I send you this message.

Last night, our beloved pastor, Fr. Thomas Madden, died peacefully in Greenwich Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Thank you for all of your tireless prayers for him, and for the parish community. This evening at 7pm, we will have a special holy hour for the eternal repose of his soul.The office will be closed until further notice. Funeral arrangements will be sent out as soon as they are ready.

Let us continue to lift each other up in prayer as we mourn the loss of our beloved pastor.
Blessings in Christ,

Fr. Carlos Germosen

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Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Vowing a Humble and Christ-Centered Papacy

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV and becoming the first American in history to ascend to the papacy. The announcement came on May 8, following the fourth round of voting by the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel.

Born in Chicago in 1955, Pope Leo XIV brings a unique blend of North American and Latin American experience to the papacy. A member of the Order of Saint Augustine, he served as a missionary and later as bishop in Peru, and was appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023. He was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis the same year.

In choosing the name Leo XIV, he honors both Pope Leo I, known for theological clarity, and Pope Leo XIII, a champion of social justice and workers’ rights.

In his first Mass as pope, celebrated on May 9 in the Sistine Chapel, Leo XIV warned of a world increasingly consumed by technology, wealth, and power, calling instead for a return to Christ-centered values. “We are not here to preserve a museum,” he said. “We are here to light the path with the truth of the Gospel.”

Global reaction to his election has been largely positive, with leaders from the United States, Latin America, and Europe offering congratulations. Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to deliver his first public Angelus address from St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 11.

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Mental Health Awareness for Kids and Teens: What Parents and Educators Need to Know

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As children and teens navigate the challenges of growing up, mental health can often be overlooked. Today, we emphasize the importance of mental health awareness for young people—and the vital role families, schools, and communities play in offering support.

No child should feel alone in their struggles. By encouraging open conversations and providing access to resources, we can help foster resilience and well-being for the next generation.

For more information and support resources, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
👉 https://www.hhs.gov/…/mental-health-substance-use-disorder

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