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Community • 6/24/2026 •2 min read

Mater Dei Holds Their 25th Annual Commencement Ceremony

On June 6, 2026, Mater Dei Academy held its 25th annual commencement ceremony.

News • 6/24/2026 •3 min read

Magnificat: Convent Coming - reason to rejoice!

Dear Friends and Benefactors,
We are now, more than ever, able to exclaim with Our Lady, “Magnificat!”

Community • 6/24/2026 •3 min read

In Memoriam

Christian Joseph Melnick of Warners, New York, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Sports • 6/24/2026 •4 min read

Softball: Opening Day & Inductions

Hello dear friends. Before I get to the Highlights and lowlights, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Christian Melnick and her family on the loss of a dear friend, a wonderful husband and father and brother and brother-in-law, son-in-law, special teacher and a Hall of Fame softball player! 
You will be missed Christian!! 
We all loved you!

Sports • 6/24/2026 •4 min read

Nothing but Net and Knockout: The 5th Annual St. Sebastian Shoot-Out

On Wednesday June 3, the MD Dormitory held its 5th annual St. Sebastian Shoot-out in the gymnasium after Compline.

Sports • 6/24/2026 •1 min read

Golf Tournament

On May 30, the Mater Dei Athletic Department held its annual Golf Tournament, located at the Sunset Ridge Golf Club.

News • 6/24/2026 •5 min read

From Bergoglio to Francis: Five Conferences on a Modern Papacy - BVM Hosts Conference Series on the Legacy of Pope Francis

This spring, the Blessed Virgin Mary Church hosted a five-part conference series examining the pontificate of Pope Francis (2013–2025).

Community • 6/24/2026 •4 min read

Theory Article: The Rise of the Domus Anatis

For years, the Warners Mafia, under the leadership of the Rooster, has been regarded as the dominant force in our ongoing theories.

News • 6/14/2026 •3 min read

What Happened to Catholicism: The Heresy Behind the Current Crisis

On May 2, 2026, the Holy Name Society of BVM Parish hosted an evening with Mr. Kennedy Hall, a Traditional Catholic Author and host of the popular podcast “Mere Tradition with Kennedy Hall.”

News • 6/14/2026 •1 min read

BREAKING NEWS: A Set of Four

We are happy to announce that the Society of St. Pius X Sisters will be choosing Warners, NY, as the location for their 5th convent in the USA!

Sports • 4/11/2026 •5 min read

Intramural Basketball News: Week 10, Playoffs & Championship

In week 10 there were four games: High Voltage vs. Truckers, Witty Waffles vs. Mavericks, Holy Ballers vs. Butter, Witty Waffles vs. High Voltage.

Sports • 4/11/2026 •1 min read

Saints vs. Templars

The Mater Dei Saints faced their longstanding rivals, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Templars (OLMC) from Canada, in their annual tournament.

Sports • 4/11/2026 •2 min read

Under the Radar

News • 2/21/2026 •4 min read

BREAKING NEWS: The Society Announces Episcopal Consecrations

On February 2, 2026, the Feast of the Purification, Fr. Davide Pagliarani, the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of the Society of St. Pius X, announced at the International Seminary of Saint-Curé d’Ars in Flavigny-sur Ozerain, France that he was entrusting the two remaining bishops of the Society with the task of “proceeding with new episcopal consecrations, on 1 July next.”

News • 7/14/2026 •5 min read

New Shepherds for Tradition: The Society of Saint Pius X Consecrate Four New Bishops

On the Feast of the Most Precious Blood, July 1, 2026, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four new bishops.

News • 7/14/2026 •8 min read

Vatican Declares SSPX Bishops Excommunicated After Écône Consecrations

The Vatican issued a decree declaring that the SSPX bishops consecrated at Écône incurred latae sententiae excommunication, while warning clergy and faithful against formal adherence.

Community • 7/14/2026 •2 min read

In Memoriam – Sylvia Bouscaren

After 104 years, Sylvia went home to her dear Jesus on the wings of angels. Born in Suffren, NY she attended the Baldwin School...

Community • 7/14/2026 •2 min read

A New Priest at the Altar: Father Joseph Caley offers his first Mass at BVM Parish

On June 28, 2026, BVM Parish had the honor to welcome former parishioner Fr. Joseph Caley for his First Mass.

Sports • 7/14/2026 •5 min read

Softball News: The Last Two Weeks

Well HELLO SOFTBALL ENTHUSIASTS. Here we are again with some "wonderful" HIGHLIGHTS and lowlights from last Wednesday’s game.

Sports • 7/14/2026 •3 min read

BREAKING NEWS: Notorious “Biker Gang” Haunts Softball Night

Residents of the softball complex were once again put on alert Wednesday evening after the notorious bicycle gang known publicly as “The Scholars” was spotted making another appearance.

Community • 7/14/2026 •4 min read

One Day; Double Blessing

Two Catholic weddings were celebrated on June 27, 2026, bringing joy, prayers, and blessings to two newly married couples.