Bishop Francisco Garmendia 6 Nov 1924 – Born Lazcano, Spain 29 Jun 1947 – Ordained Priest Priest of Canons Regular of the Congregation of the Most Holy Saviour of the Lateran Parish of St Thomas Aquinas: Date of Installation: November 26, 1976 Auxiliary Bishop of New York: Date of Installation: June 29, 1977 Vicar of…
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[1997] IN MANY PARTS of the South Bronx, inner city residents have been left to fend for themselves. State and local budget restraints continue to cast long, dark shadows in pockets of the city where poverty abounds. To make matters worse, it has been proven that a number of residents regard certain outreach programs from…
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Mary’s Eucharistic Intercessors for Bishops and Priest Under the Banner of Mary Help of Christians Most Rev. Francisco Garmendia, D.D. New York Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Most Rev. Se’amus Hegarty Bishop Emeritus of Derry, N.Ireland Most Reverend Emilio S. Allué, SDB, DD. Retired Episcopal Vicar for the Hispanic Apostolate, Boston Mission Statement Queen of the…
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by Mario De Jesus Paredes Executive Director of the Northeast Hispanic Catholic Center (May 1977) I approach the person of Bishop Francisco Garmendia with admiration, awe and deep-seated appreciation. Admiration for the witness of his own exemplary life. Awe of the piety and holiness that has shone forth in fifty years of his priesthood and…
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St. Thomas Aquinas 2011 Parish Rosary Rally Commemorates Life of Bishop Francisco Garmendia
History of the Hope Line On March 25, 1990, the Happy Land Social Club fire killed 87 people who were trapped in an unlicensed social club in the Bronx. The tragedy took place across the street from St. Thomas Aquinas Church where Bishop Garmendia served as pastor and Vicar of the South Bronx. A prayer…
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FEAST OF SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL June 29, 1977 Homily for the Ordination of Three Bishops The Most Rev. Francisco Garmendia, D.D. The Most Rev. Theodore E. McCarrick, Ph.D., D.D. The Most Rev. Austin B. Vaughan, S.T.D., D.D. HOMILY – FEAST OF STS. PETER AND PAUL – ORDINATION OF BISHOPS – JUNE 29, 1977…
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Mario De Jesús Paredes (1997) Director Ejecutivo del Centro Católico Hispano del Nordeste QUIERDO ACERCARME A LA FIGURA de Monseñor Francisco Garmendia con admiración, veneración y profundo aprecio. Admiración por su testimonio de vida ejemplar. Veneracion por la dimensión de piedad y santidad que resplandece en sus 50 años de sacerdote y de obispo; y…
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BISHOP FRANCISCO GARMENDIA, AFTER ONE YEAR OF HIS DEATH BY: Father Lorenzo Ato Time passes rapidly in our lives. It was November 16, 2005 in which our beloved Bishop Francisco Garmendia was called to the house of our Holy Father. At his departure he left a grand legacy for the Church with special emphasis for…
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New York State Governor George Pataki issued an Executive Chamber Proclamation to Celebrate Bishop Garmendia’s 1996 Rosary Rally