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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE AT THE ORATORY
HOLY WEEK AT THE ORATORY: HOLY THURSDAY (March 28) No Masses GOOD FRIDAY (March 29) No Masses HOLY SATURDAY (March 30) No Masses EASTER SUNDAY (March 31) 6:00 PM You can check the schedule of other churches by visiting their websites at http://www.saintphilipneri.org...
Br John Kummer C.O., passed away
We regret to inform that Br John Frederick Kummer C.O, passed away in this afternoon (03/17/2024), Funeral plans to be determined. Fr Fabio Refosco C.O. Provost of Rock Hill Oratory.
Oratory Center hosted Program Entitled
On March 4 the Oratory Center for Spirituality hosted a program entitled Catholic Church in the United States, led by Fr. Richard Sparks, C.S.P. This first in a series of online programs took a look at the Church today and where it may be heading. Over 30 people...
Who Do YOU Say That I Am? Lenten Retreat 2024
On Wednesday, February 21st, 25 people gathered for a Lenten Retreat, led by Sr. Susan Schorsten. The title and theme for the day was, Who Do YOU Say That I Am? It was an opportunity to take time for prayer and reflection on our relationship with Jesus as we enter...
Provost visit Seminarian Charles Tupta C.O
In recent visit to seminarian Charles Tupta at St. John XXIII National Seminary, Fr. Provost Fabio Refosco, CO, felt elevated in time, space and history. The seminary, founded in 1964, is located in Weston, just 30 minutes from Boston, MA. All the men studying in this...
Washington Oratory received the news of the canonical erection
Nuova erezione canonica Il P. Procuratore Generale comunica che il Santo Padre Francesco ha eretto in Congregazione dell’Oratorio la Comunità in formazione di Washington D.C. (USA), con decreto datato 2 Febbraio 2024, Festa della Presentazione di Gesù al Tempio. I...
Provost visit Deacon Kevin O’Connor C.O
From January 17th to 24th, the Provost of the Rock Hill Oratory, Very Rev Fabio Refosco, visited Deacon Kevin, who studies at St Mary's Seminary in Baltimore-MD. Keep our Oratorians in your prayers, especially in this final stage of their formation. Thank you all for...
Provost visit Seminarian Johnni Silva C.O
From January 17th to 24th, the Provost of the Rock Hill Oratory, Very Rev Fabio Refosco, visited the Oratorian Johnni SIlva, who studies at Catholic University in Washington-DC. Keep our Oratorians in your prayers, especially in this final stage of their formation....
The 43rd Annual Cardinal Newman Lecture
The 43rd Annual Cardinal Newman Lecture took place on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Entitled Creative Tensions in 2023 America: Three Related, Yet Distinct Theological Trends, this year's talk was presented by Paulist Father Richard Sparks. The audience for this online...
Play Music on the Porch Day
Saturday, August 26th was Play Music on the Porch Day. This world-wide event was celebrated here at the Oratory on the front porch of Newman Hall. The music was provided by the Yale Street Dulcimer Club, a local group of enthusiastic and talented mountain dulcimer...
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