 Dear Friend of St. Francis,
On behalf of the Franciscan Friars, our Pastoral Staff and our entire community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the web site of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi!
Dating back to 1844, our parish has become the most beloved Franciscan Church in New York City. It is a sacred place where our faith community welcomes and extends hospitality to all people, particularly the alienated and the poor.
 We do our best to administer the programs, finances and buildings of this urban ministry center. But most importantly, we seek to preach the Word of God in a relevant manner, celebrate the sacraments with meaning, and sensitively console those who are searching and suffering.
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis reminds us that "it is in giving that we receive." When we work together to fulfill our common mission and reach out to those in need, so many wonderful things become possible!
We hope you can personally visit our church to admire its beauty and peacefulness, and also experience the various programs we offer. If you are interested in finding out about our programs, just follow the links on the main page under "Ministries."
Peace to you,
Fr. Jerome J. Massimino, O.F.M.
Pastor and Guardian
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