Dan Pietrafesa — January 30th, 2020 The Church of the Magdalene parish may be just what parish council president David Impastato told CNY: “A hidden gem.” “It’s a wonderful community of people,” said Impastato, 57, of the parish that just completed its 125th anniversary celebrations. “It’s in Pocantico Hills, which is not a well-known area (of Westchester County). It’s just …
Looking to a Bright Future with Father Tim
Elsbeth Lindner — January 8, 2023 The rectory of the Church of the Magdalene in Pocantico Hills, one village neighbor recently commented, used to be dark, but now all the lights are blazing. And the new pastor, the Rev. Timothy Wiggins, isn’t at all surprised. Father Tim, as he’s happy to be called, is a busy man, fully occupied with the pastoral role he took on …
Peace, Love and Community in Pocantico Hills
Elsbeth Lindner — November 6, 2024 It’s been a celebratory year at the Church of the Magdalene in Pocantico Hills, and the festivities are far from over. Marking the 130th anniversary of its founding, the small country church in a hamlet set among rolling fields and stone walls has already celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving with a special lunch and a series of “Mass on the …
John Dominick III at the Church of the Magdalene, Pocantico Hills
Edward Sudol – December 5th, 2024 The Church of the Magdalene is thrilled to be hosting the distinguished John Dominick during Masses on Saturday at 5 pm and on Sundays at 9 and 11 am. John will be singing and playing the organ/piano. Decades of experience have given him a deep understanding of sacred music traditions, leading him to redefine what church music …