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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As the Church of St. Clare celebrates its centennial year, a number of exceptional events are being formulated to commemorate the magnificent milestone.
Last Sunday the church was filled to capacity as parishioners, community leaders and friends flocked to the Great Kills church to celebrate a special 100th Year Anniversary Mass where the main celebrant was Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York.
In addressing attendees during his homily, Cardinal Dolan reflected on the longevity and vibrancy of St. Clare Parish connecting its on-going transformation to the Passover…