Our New Convent
Raphael Roberts, over at the Warners Chronicle, is reporting on BVM Parish's new SSPX Sisters Convent - the fifth in the USA!
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Raphael Roberts, over at the Warners Chronicle, is reporting on BVM Parish's new SSPX Sisters Convent - the fifth in the USA!
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On the Feast of the Assumption, August 15, following the High Mass, there was a procession through Warners to the new establishment of the fifth convent in the USA for the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) Sisters on Newport Road.
The Catholic history of Warners includes a church that, although no longer functioning as a parish, remains an important part of the area’s Catholic heritage.
As another school year begins, the students of Mater Dei return to classrooms, teachers begin another year of instruction, and families once again settle into the familiar rhythm of books, lessons, homework and school activities.
On Sunday, August 23, parishioners gathered for our annual Parish Picnic, enjoying an afternoon of food, fellowship and time together as a parish family.
Good afternoon, dear friends. Another great Wednesday Night of BVM Summer Softball.
I worked through the night to get these “LIGHTS” to you so you know what you missed and so you make an attempt to be there next Wednesday.
Tensions between local groups escalated dramatically following a physical altercation near Academy grounds on August 12, culminating in a high-stakes standoff that was settled by an athletic matchup.
August 4, the feast of St. Dominic, was a day of particular joy for the Roberts family as Sr. Angela Marie (Angela Marie Roberts) made her final profession of vows, formally giving herself to Christ as a Dominican Sister.
A collection of classifieds and help wanted ads from our local community, including genuine requests and a few gags.
On June 6, 2026, Mater Dei Academy held its 25th annual commencement ceremony.
Dear Friends and Benefactors,
We are now, more than ever, able to exclaim with Our Lady, “Magnificat!”
Christian Joseph Melnick of Warners, New York, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Hello dear friends. Before I get to the Highlights and lowlights, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Christian Melnick and her family on the loss of a dear friend, a wonderful husband and father and brother and brother-in-law, son-in-law, special teacher and a Hall of Fame softball player!
You will be missed Christian!!
We all loved you!
On Wednesday June 3, the MD Dormitory held its 5th annual St. Sebastian Shoot-out in the gymnasium after Compline.
On May 30, the Mater Dei Athletic Department held its annual Golf Tournament, located at the Sunset Ridge Golf Club.
This spring, the Blessed Virgin Mary Church hosted a five-part conference series examining the pontificate of Pope Francis (2013–2025).
For years, the Warners Mafia, under the leadership of the Rooster, has been regarded as the dominant force in our ongoing theories.
On May 2, 2026, the Holy Name Society of BVM Parish hosted an evening with Mr. Kennedy Hall, a Traditional Catholic Author and host of the popular podcast “Mere Tradition with Kennedy Hall.”
We are happy to announce that the Society of St. Pius X Sisters will be choosing Warners, NY, as the location for their 5th convent in the USA!
In week 10 there were four games: High Voltage vs. Truckers, Witty Waffles vs. Mavericks, Holy Ballers vs. Butter, Witty Waffles vs. High Voltage.
The Mater Dei Saints faced their longstanding rivals, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Templars (OLMC) from Canada, in their annual tournament.
On February 2, 2026, the Feast of the Purification, Fr. Davide Pagliarani, the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of the Society of St. Pius X, announced at the International Seminary of Saint-Curé d’Ars in Flavigny-sur Ozerain, France that he was entrusting the two remaining bishops of the Society with the task of “proceeding with new episcopal consecrations, on 1 July next.”
On the Feast of the Most Precious Blood, July 1, 2026, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four new bishops.
The Vatican issued a decree declaring that the SSPX bishops consecrated at Écône incurred latae sententiae excommunication, while warning clergy and faithful against formal adherence.
After 104 years, Sylvia went home to her dear Jesus on the wings of angels. Born in Suffren, NY she attended the Baldwin School...
On June 28, 2026, BVM Parish had the honor to welcome former parishioner Fr. Joseph Caley for his First Mass.
Well HELLO SOFTBALL ENTHUSIASTS. Here we are again with some "wonderful" HIGHLIGHTS and lowlights from last Wednesday’s game.
Residents of the softball complex were once again put on alert Wednesday evening after the notorious bicycle gang known publicly as “The Scholars” was spotted making another appearance.
Two Catholic weddings were celebrated on June 27, 2026, bringing joy, prayers, and blessings to two newly married couples.
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