Father Francis O’Rourke, C.Ss.R. Rev. Francis O’Rourke, C.Ss.R., was born June 15, 1935, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He professed his first vows on August 2, 1957, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 17, 1962, at Mount St. Alphonsus Seminary, Esopus, N.Y.
“If anyone does not believe that Holy Mary is the Mother of God, such a one is a stranger to the Godhead.” —St. Gregory Nazianzen (c. 329–390), Father and Doctor of the Church On January 1 we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God.