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About Father Seán Connolly
Father Seán Connolly is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. Ordained in 2015, he has an undergraduate degree in the Classics from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts as well as a Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Theology from Saint Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, New York. In addition to his parochial duties, he writes for The Catholic World Report, The National Catholic Register and The Wanderer.
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Ad Memoriam Maximi Magistri Latinae Linguae: Fr. Reginald Foster (1939-2020)

January 12, 2021 Father Seán Connolly 13

For the past few years the best Latin lessons in the world were being offered in the unlikely setting of a nursing home basement in Milwaukee. After working in the Vatican for 40 years as […]

The Dispatch

The Bicentenary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

January 4, 2021 Father Seán Connolly 9

When the first American-born saint was canonized in 1975, Pope Saint Paul VI called on American Catholics to “Rejoice for your glorious daughter. Be proud of her. And know how to preserve her fruitful heritage.” […]

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The forgotten history of Christian slavery under Islam

December 16, 2020 Father Seán Connolly 29

While celebrating his first Mass, St. John of Matha (1160-1213)—whose Feast is celebrated on December 17th—was granted the signal favor of having God’s Will for his priesthood revealed clearly to him. At the elevation of […]

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Demonic Foes a thorough, scholarly analysis of the phenomenon of diabolic attacks

December 6, 2020 Father Seán Connolly 11

Dr. Richard Gallagher is not just some psychiatrist on the fringes of his field. He is a magna cum laude graduate from Princeton University and trained as a resident in psychiatry at Yale University School […]

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The National Centre for Padre Pio is a monument rooted in faith and gratitude

September 22, 2020 Father Seán Connolly 10

Just prior to His Ascension, Jesus delivered these parting remarks to His disciples: “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; […]

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Scholar debunks faulty analogy between the Hagia Sophia and Cathedral of Cordoba

July 31, 2020 Father Seán Connolly 30

The Turkish government’s decision two weeks ago to have the Hagia Sophia used as a mosque once again was met with outrage and concern throughout the world. The first day of prayer since the Hagia Sophia’s […]

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The stones of the Hagia Sophia will still cry out

July 10, 2020 Father Seán Connolly 33

As the highly emotional and equally unreasonable “cancel culture” spreads across the globe, it is worth recalling the words of the American diplomat and historian George F. Kennan (1904-2005): “Without a generation of civilized people […]

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Recalling the glory of St. Joan of Arc on the 100th anniversary of her canonization

May 15, 2020 Father Seán Connolly 21

May 16, 2020, is the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Joan of Arc, one of the most inspiring and enigmatic figures in the history of the Church. The “Father of American Literature”, Mark […]

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Calling upon St. Michael the Archangel on Mount Gargano

May 7, 2020 Father Seán Connolly 28

In the southeast of Italy—the “spur” of the Italian “boot” one might say—is a sanctuary dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel high atop a mountainous promontory called Monte Gargano. It is the oldest shrine dedicated […]

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May is an opportune month for taking up the Rosary

April 30, 2020 Father Seán Connolly 5

May is my favorite month of the year. The blooming of spring flowers make it the most beautiful, while the happy occasions of first Holy Communions, May Crownings, and ordinations make it the most joyful. […]

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