The last procession for an officer and a brother A funeral mass was held for NYPD mounted police officer Francis Gaynor at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr in... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 11:57
The Rev. Jack Arlotta. File photo. ‘Would you please pray for me?’ The Rev. Jack Arlotta has taken a leave of absence as pastor of the Church of St. Stephen after he said he had been “a victim... Local News 24 Jan 2023 | 11:04
All of the candidates, about to be confirmed, stand. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Confirmation at St. Stephen’s WARWICK –As parents and other relatives looked on, 68 students who had completed a two-year course of study, beginning in... News 30 Mar 2022 | 03:21
Father Santiago gave the children a special blessing ( Photos provided) Local Latinos celebrate El Dia De Reyes, the Epiphany WARWICK – Local Latinos gathered at a bi-lingual Mass to celebrate the Epiphany at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr,... Local News 12 Jan 2022 | 12:30
The Warwick Valley Chorale Christmastime Concert at St. Stephen Church was also live streamed. Warwick. Warwick Valley Chorale Christmastime Concert returned to St. Stephen Church WARWICK – After a year’s hiatus, the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, hosted a Christmastime concert by the Warwick... Entertainment 04 Jan 2022 | 08:41
A tradition on the feast day includes bringing flowers and praying before the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Photos by Rocco Battista. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Members of the Hispanic Community of Warwick’s Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, attended a mass said in Spanish on... Local News 15 Dec 2021 | 10:44
On Sunday evening, Nov. 21, the Rev. Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, dedicated and blessed a new crèche, a representation of the Nativity, at Lewis Park in the Village of Warwick. Members of the parish played vital roles in the planning and construction including Doug Krauze who discussed the project with Mayor Michael Newhard and saw the project through its completion along with John Pacos for building the structure. Members of the Warwick Knights of Columbus Council 4952 assembled the display and many local businesses donated their time and resources. Photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Dedication of new crèche at Lewis Park Local News 01 Dec 2021 | 10:08
On Sunday, Oct. 3, owners, mostly with their dogs and a few cats in carriers, arrived at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, for the annual “Blessing of Animals.” Photos by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Tradition continues at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr Unlike last year, when because of the pandemic, masks and social distancing were the rule, the turnout was much larger, absent... Local News 04 Oct 2021 | 06:25
On this past Good Friday, 14 families, members of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, volunteered to dress in First Century AD-style costumes to pose in a live Stations of the Cross in the St. Stephen Parish parking lot. Photo provided by Mary Ellen Kerr. Warwick. St. Stephen Parish families participate in live drive-through Stations of the Cross on Good Friday The Stations of the Cross refers to a series of images depicting Jesus on the day of his passion and crucifixion as he carried... Local News 20 Apr 2021 | 08:39
On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, approximately 70 candidates, divided into smaller groups at three services, received the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr. ( Roger Gavan) Bishop Colacicco administers Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Stephen’s On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, approximately 70 candidates, divided into smaller groups at three services, received... Local News 02 Mar 2021 | 06:51
Last year the Rev. Jack Arlotta administered ashes to parishioners of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr. But this year those who attended Mass or a service at Warwick’s Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, were given ashes contained in a small packet that were blessed and given out to be imposed at home. ( Roger Gavan) Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, marks the beginning of Lent for 2021 This past Wednesday, Feb. 17, marked the beginning of the season of lent throughout the world. The 40 days that follow are... Local News 16 Feb 2021 | 07:09
Father Flor McCarthy, the longtime summer associate priest at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, County Kerry, Ireland. File photo by Roger Gavan. Longtime St. Stephen’s summer associate Father Flor McCarthy dies in Ireland On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the parishioners of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, were notified that Father Flor McCarthy,... Local News 26 Jan 2021 | 12:28
St. Stephen’s pastor, the Rev. Jack Arlotta, blessed each animal individually. Photos by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Blessing of Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi held on his Feast Day Because of the pandemic it was different this year. Except for the animals, masks and social distancing was the rule. Nevertheless,... Local News 20 Oct 2020 | 01:08
Many of the students who celebrated “crazy hat day” during a recent Catholic School’s Week at the former St. Stephen – St. Edward’s Elementary School, will now have an opportunity to return to familiar surroundings this year when the building is utilized as a satellite campus of St. John's School in Goshen. File photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Former St. Stephen’s – St. Edward’s Elementary School building to remain open On Aug. 14, the Rev. Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, received official confirmation... Local News 18 Aug 2020 | 02:05
Photo provided by Judy Battista ( Photo provided by Judy Battista) 'It’s such a beautiful culture, faith, family and tradition we share' Members of the local Latino community joined together on Sunday evening, Feb. 2, at a Mass said in Spanish to celebrate Candle... Local News 11 Feb 2020 | 05:42
