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W.B. King — July 16th, 2024 Billing itself as a “welcoming parish,” Church of the Magdalene, located in Pocantico Hills, is hosting several worship events this summer and fall in recognition and celebration of its founding in 1894. “Where some churches are closing and/​or merging, we remain open continuing to meet the spiritual needs of those who call the Magdalene their spiritual home,” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …