100th Anniversary Celebrations
Ready to Celebrate!
As a Parish, we will be celebrating our 100th Anniversary in April 2026. Many parishioners remember the 75th Anniversary celebrations and we've been planning a similar year of events and opportunities to grow closer to God. These celebrations all start at the Kick-Off Party on April 11, 2026. We'll have an All-Parish Reunion Mass at 4:00 p.m. followed by the event at 115 Bourbon Street starting at 7:00 p.m.
Keep an eye on this page! We will be updating with more events as they are confirmed!
Kick-Off Party at 115 Bourbon Street - April 11, 2026
100th Anniversary celebrations will begin on April 11, 2026. We'll start the celebration off with an All-Parish Reunion Mass at 4:00 p.m. which will lead into the 115 Bourbon Street party starting at 7:00 p.m. This party will be a 21+ age event.
A special thank you to the committee for putting this together. They have been working hard on this event for months now and we are already seeing the fruits of their labor.
The Head Committee consists of Katie Conwell, Allie Boyle, Sue O'Rourke and Breda Lynch. This party will offer a chance at some amazing raffle baskets, as is tradition at 115 Bourbon Street! The Raffle Basket Committee are Andrea Ricca, Lisa Robin, Laurie Caputo and Colleen Clohessy. Also, merchandise! Be on the lookout for when these items become available. The team leading the Merchandise Committee are Lauren Nugent and our School FSA President, Katie Ramsden. Be sure to give them a shout-out when you see them at the event!
Tickets for the event will cost $50 and include an open bar, appetizers and a lot of fun! We plan on first selling tickets at the January 18, 2026 Masses; tickets will then be available online and in the Rectory.
100th Anniversary Kick-Off Sponsorship Opportunities
This Kick-Off Party allows St. Christina a chance to raise funds to support the party and other celebrations throughout the year.
If you're interested in sponsoring, take a look at the information page to gain an understanding on the different levels we are offering.
Katie Conwell is leading the sponsorship initiative and can be reached at twaydo9@hotmail.com.
100th Anniversary - Parish Mission with Fr. Tom McCarthy
Fr. Tom will be back at St. Christina to walk us through a three-night Parish Mission, with a focus on our 100th Anniversary. The dates will be April 26, 27 & 28, 2026. Keep an eye on this page for more information in the near future!
St. Christina's Pilgrimage to Italy -
September 2026
To celebrate our parish 100th Anniversary, I’d like to invite you on a great adventure. Let’s make a pilgrimage to Assisi, Florence, Rome, and Bolsena - the hometown of St. Christina. Come and find yourself face-to-face with the living story of our Catholic Church. Pray and shout for joy at an audience with our very own Pope Leo XIV. Grow closer to St. Christina as we visit her grave and hometown.
Learn to love Sts. Peter and Paul, Sts. Francis and Clare, St. John Paul II, St. Carlo Acutis, and many more saints as we visit their homes and churches. And, of course, grow closer to Jesus Christ as we pray daily at amazing churches and shrines created in His honor. From the major basilicas of Rome to simple roadside shrines, on our pilgrimage you will store up countless experiences that will invigorate your faith and offer lifelong inspiration.
Our 100th Anniversary Pilgrimage will be traveling through Italy from September 16-25, 2026. There will be an information session about our pilgrimage on Sunday, July 27 at 11:30 AM in the Parish Center. I can assure you that this pilgrimage will be an experience to be remembered. There will be a lot of laughs, a lot of joy, a lot of memories, and a lot of God’s grace.
Fr. Ryan P. Brady
Pastor of St. Christina Parish
Relevant Radio Presents Family Rosay Across America
Relevant Radio and Fr. Rocky Hoffman will visit out Parish on October 7, 2026, to broadcast Family Rosary Across America. Fr. Rocky broadcasts the Rosary every night at 7:00 p.m. with his co-host, Maggie Carrozza. Take a look at their YouTube page to listen in on tonight's broadcast here: RelevantRadio - YouTube. October 7 is the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary, making that annual broadcast a special one every year. We are honored to have Relevant Radio choose St. Christina Parish as the 2026 host for this Feast Day. We'll begin at 7:00 p.m. and encourage parishioners of all ages to attend the event.
Dueling Pianos is Back at St. Christina!
St. Christina has had a few dueling piano events in the past, but it's been some time since we hosted one. Our 100th Anniversary is a great opportunity for a night of fun in our gym. January 9, 2027, is the planned date. Keep an eye on this page as updates become available.
Huge thank you to Rosellen Brannigan for making this suggestion!
Late Night Catechism at St. Christina - Presented by Nuns4Fun
Nuns4Fun will visit St. Christina on the night of February 20, 2027. It's sure to be a hilarious night, encompassed around a meaningful message. Keep an eye on this page as updates become available.
Huge thank you to Sue Rakauskas for putting this one together!
