The children of the Bilingual Family Faith Formation classes dressed as the holy family, kings, angels and shepherds. The Rev. Reynor Santiago gave them all a very special blessing. Photo by Rocco Battista. Bilingual celebration of Los Tres Reyes serves Spanish-speaking community All are invited to the bilingual Mass, in Spanish and English, at Warwick’s Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr on the... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 05:55
Suicide survivor’s reflections To the Editor: On November 10th, on a star filled night, I drove up the mountain to the former Kutz Camp in Warwick to attend... Letters to the Editor 21 Nov 2022 | 10:45
Father Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Church of St. Stephen the First Martyr, blessed the Nino Dios dolls placed by the altar. ( Photos provided by Rocco Battista) Latinos celebrate Candle Mass Day with customs rooted in history WARWICK – Latino community members gathered at a bilingual Mass, Spanish and English, on Feb. 6, to celebrate Candle Mass... Home 16 Feb 2022 | 06:05
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
Towers of light mark the Manhattan sky. Photo by Robert G. Breese. Remembering Sept. 11, twenty years on The Warwick Advertiser asked an array of people for their thoughts on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror... Local News 11 Sep 2021 | 01:28
The Power of Words Exposing Racism (P.O.W.E.R.) Collective is creating a walking poetry exhibit showcasing the work of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community by displaying original works of poetry in merchant’s windows throughout the Village of Warwick. The P.O.W.E.R. Project announces its first Juneteenth event on June 19 The Power of Words Exposing Racism (P.O.W.E.R.) Collective will host an event to amplify the voices of those affected by... Letters to the Editor 03 May 2021 | 08:21
During the mass the Mariachi band, “Viva Mexico,” served as the choir singing liturgical songs in Spanish. And afterwards, they sang renditions of traditional Mexican songs before a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe by the altar. Spanish Mass at St. Stephen’s celebrated to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe On Sunday evening, December 6, members of Warwick’s Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, attended a mass said in Spanish.... Local News 08 Dec 2020 | 01:24
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
Join six past "Queens for a Day" at a pre-celebration of Ladies Night Out hosted by Vogel & Moore Insurance, 13 Wheeler Ave. From left, Ann Marie Moore (2016), Joy Hansen (2015), Donna Kaminski (2017), Karen Thomas (2011) and Judy Battista (2015). Terry O'Dell (2012) was not available for the photograph but plans to attend the celebration. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Have a royal time before the Queen for a Day crowning at this year's celebration of Ladies Night Out. On Thursday, Aug. 22,... Local News 15 Aug 2019 | 10:50
