About “Urban Devotions” photo exhibition at the Refuge Gallery:
New York has been a city of faith, whether it’s small devotions in unexpected nooks or bold public declarations of belief. And with a global city reshaped every few generations, traditions offer a familiar and comforting touch, if not hope itself, in every corner of the city if you look. Indeed, as the writer Oscar Hijuelos once said to me about New Yorkers who go about their days oblivious to the nuances of faith: “They are like tone-deaf. They hear a piano being played and they only hear ‘thunka-thunk.’ There is this wild jazz going on called religion and some people don’t have the chops.”
-David Gonzalez
To visit:
From now until May 1st, the Refuge Gallery will stay open for viewing by appointment at [email protected] and [email protected] Monday – Thursday during regular business hours. Canisius Hall is just outside the Pedestrian Entrance and Fordham Regional Parking Facility at 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY. We strongly encourage class visits. See directions and learn more about the Refuge Gallery here.
About David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez is a journalist at The New York Times. Among other posts, he has been the Times Bronx Bureau Chief, the “About New York” Columnist, and the Central America and Caribbean Bureau Chief. His coverage has ranged from the Oklahoma city bombing and Haiti’s humanitarian crises, to chronicling how the Bronx emerged from years of official neglect, to in-depth reports on how Latino immigration is shaping the United States. In addition to his print reporting, Gonzalez is a photographer and was the co-editor of the Times Lens Blog, which was once the premier internet site for photojournalists from around the world.
In 2009, Gonzalez and five fellow photographers—Angel Franco, Joe Conzo Jr., Ricky Flores, Francisco Molina Reyes II, and Edwin Pagán—formed a collective known as Seis del Sur (Six from the South), with the shared goal of documenting the life of the South Bronx which they had all witnessed, particularly from the 1970s through the early 1990s.
]]>The world premiere of Horoscope runs March 10, 2025 – April 26, 2025.
The culminating production of the season is Fordham Theatre’s commissioned work by acclaimed playwright Rajiv Joseph, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and recipient of the Obie award. Helmed by the Director of the Theatre Program, May Adrales, this collaboration marks a significant milestone. The genesis of the play took root in Adrales’ Rehearsal Technique class, where initial concepts were explored with Fordham students. Now, through the collective efforts of Fordham students and faculty, the play will be brought to life in its entirety. Serving as a tribute to the boundless creativity, intellect, and curiosity within the Fordham community, the production aims to be a vibrant celebration of collective talent and ingenuity.
Story synopsis: Horoscope is a darkly funny and emotionally charged drama about fate, family, and the chaos of human connection. In a decaying world where human life expectancy is drastically reduced, children become worshipped alongside the stars. As a group gathers for a wedding at a sprawling estate, everyone must decide whether the stars dictate our lives or we can choose our own destiny.
To reach Fordham Theatre Box Office, email us at [email protected] or call 212.636.6340.
]]>Palm Procession | 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill and 5:30 p.m., Bl. Rupert Mayer, S.J. Chapel, LL 221, Lincoln Center
Triduum (April 17-April 20)
Lent ends on Holy Thursday, and The Sacred Triduum follows. They are among the holiest days of the Church’s liturgical year. Though the liturgies are celebrated over the course of “three days,” they commemorate but one single “Paschal” or “Passover” event.
Holy Thursday (April 17)
We celebrate Christ’s intimate love for us recalling the institution of the Eucharist.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper | 7 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill
Good Friday (April 18)
We remember the mystery of Christ’s passion and death; we fast in response to the sacrifice; we venerate the Cross of our salvation.
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion | 3 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill
Tenebrae Prayer | 8 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill
Holy Saturday (April 19)
The day is one of prayerful emptiness with Jesus’ embodiment, which leads to the glorious celebration of Jesus risen from the dead, the joyful remembrance of our salvation history, and the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation.
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night | 8 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill
Easter Sunday (April 20)
The Triumph of Jesus, risen from the dead.
The Resurrection of the Lord | 11 a.m., University Church, Rose Hill (Due to the ongoing construction in the University Church, there is limited seating and overflow seating in Our Lady’s Chapel)
Please note: there will only be one Mass on Easter Sunday.
]]>On Tuesdays and Thursdays, she teaches a class at Rose Hill at Rose Fit Studio in the McShane Center.
And on Wednesdays and Fridays she teaches a virtual yoga class. The first 30 minutes are dedicated to a more strenuous Yoga Sculpt session and the last 30 minutes are devoted to traditional yoga and breathing.
Be sure to visit the HR calendar of events to ensure all sessions are offered in a given week and to register for the Zoom sessions. Mats are available at Lincoln Center and Rose Hill if you forget to bring one.
]]>Following the keynote address, students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to join the Cardinal, London Advisory Council, and distinguished guests from Fordham (New York) for an evening reception.
Schedule of Events
5 p.m. Doors Open
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ‘Listening Together and Civic Dialogue: A conversation with Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe’
6:30 – 8 p.m. Reception
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, she teaches a class at Rose Hill at Rose Fit Studio in the McShane Center.
And on Wednesdays and Fridays she teaches a virtual yoga class. The first 30 minutes are dedicated to a more strenuous Yoga Sculpt session and the last 30 minutes are devoted to traditional yoga and breathing.
Be sure to visit the HR calendar of events to ensure all sessions are offered in a given week and to register for the Zoom sessions. Mats are available at Lincoln Center and Rose Hill if you forget to bring one.
]]>The talk will explore cause Haggadot that connect with civil rights, labor, hunger, refugees, and climate change, and Jewish causes that revolve around Jewish liberation, women and LGBTQ issues, the Holocaust, Soviet Jewry, Israel-Palestine, and leftist secularism.
About the Speaker
Hollis Granoff Landauer is a collector of nontraditional Haggadot. She holds a B.A. from Mt. Holyoke, an M.A. in Near Eastern languages and literatures from UCLA, and a library degree from Simmons College. After working in libraries for a number of years, Granoff Landauer opened a design bookstore, Another Man’s Poison, in Toronto, focusing on books on design, graphics, and architecture. She has presented about pre-state kibbutz Haggadot and Holocaust-era Haggadot at Fordham in the past.
A panel discussion will follow the screening of the film, featuring:
Free and open to the public. Seating is limited and registration is required (first-come, first-served basis).
]]>This event will be moderated by Russ Buettner, author and New York Times reporter, who has written extensively about President Trump. Alter will sign books following the presentation. The first 30 people to register will receive a free book.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Communication and Media Studies and the New York Press Club. Kindly RSVP to: [email protected]. Questions to Dr. Beth Knobel at [email protected].
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