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Welcome to the Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, served by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. The Friars have exercised Parish ministry in this neighborhood since 1867. The men and women of the Dominican Order live a life of prayer, community, ministry, leisure, and thorough study, as St. Dominic designed.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
9 min
Fr. Hyacinth's homily was recorded at our annual White Mass for Healthcare Workers on the Feast of St. Luke at St. Catherine’s, hosted by the Catholic Medical Association New York Metropolitan Guild and the Dominican Healthcare Ministry. Celebrating physicians, nurses, medical students, and all who care for the sick, this Mass brings together healthcare professionals and the faithful to pray for and with those in the healing profession.
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Oct 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
3 min
Inspired by an 18th-century Peruvian painting of St. Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche tending a rose bush of the 15 mysteries, Fr. Peter Martyr, O.P., reflects on how the Rosary cultivates true holiness.
"When our souls are beautifully tended like the 18th-century Peruvian Rosary bush, it's then that we too will blossom in holiness, not of our own accord, but with a life that looks like Christ's. So that, as St. Paul says, we can be the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved."
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Oct 9, 2026
Oct 9, 2026
10 min
Preaching for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., reflects on the historic Battle of Lepanto and Pope Pius V's call to turn to Our Lady of Victory.
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Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
6 min
On this 25th anniversary of September 11th, we reflect on memory, grief, and the enduring light of Christian hope.
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Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
6 min
Fr. Peter Martyr, O.P., reflects on the “divine harvest” of unexpected conversions. How do we help people to come to Jesus? How do we adequately witness to those who haven't yet heard the Gospel and invite them into a relationship with the Lord? To participate in this divine work, we must embrace three essential pillars: evangelizers who witness through holy living, prayers who intercede for the conversion of hearts, and hospitality that welcomes seekers into a loving, supportive community.
Learn more about our upcoming Dominican School of Evangelization.
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Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
5 min
Fr. Peter Martyr reflects on the parable of the mustard seed to reveal how suffering, when united with Christ's cross, becomes a source of healing and new life. Just as the mustard seed releases its hidden power when crushed, our trials can become a path to resurrection and participation in Christ's victory over death.
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Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
5 min
Through the trials of widowhood, financial hardship, and conversion, the life of Elizabeth Ann Seton reminds us that true peace comes not through self-reliance but through trusting God's providence. Her witness is a lasting freedom found in taking up the gentle yoke of Christ and following His will.
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Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
5 min
Fr. Peter Martyr, O.P., reflects on the meaning of the pallium, a sacred vestment that symbolizes an archbishop’s call to shepherd the faithful. Rooted in the witness of Sts. Peter and Paul and the example of Christ, the pallium reminds us that true leadership is marked by service, fidelity, and a willingness to carry the burdens of others.
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