On November 2, All Souls’ Day, we gather in prayer to commemorate the departed and remember those who have gone before us to their eternal rest. It is a sacred occasion to honor the lives of our loved ones and reflect on the gift of their presence in our lives.
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” —Matthew 5:4
These words remind us that even in times of grief, we are never alone. Through faith and the support of our community, we find comfort in remembering those we love and entrusting them to God’s eternal care.
Join Us in Prayer
This All Souls’ Day, Catholic Charities of New York invites you to share the names of your departed loved ones so that our community may join you in remembering those you hold dear.
Please click here to submit the names of your loved ones.
On Monday, November 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., your loved ones will be remembered during Mass celebrated atSt. Peter’s Church in Lower Manhattan, the first Catholic parish established in what is now the Archdiocese of New York. This historic church was also a place of worship for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Venerable Pierre Toussaint, two remarkable figures in the history of the Catholic Church in New York.
The names submitted to Catholic Charities of New York will be placed in a special basket and presented during the offertory. Whether you are remembering a family member, friend, or someone whose life touched your own, we invite people of all faiths and backgrounds to join us in submitting names.
It will be our honor to remember your loved ones.
