Youth
Rally Festival Celebrates
St. Carlo
Acutis
(ANS – Haverstraw, N.Y. – October 23, 2025) – On Saturday, October 11, the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Haverstraw-Stony Point hosted a youth rally honoring young saints, with a special focus on St. Carlo Acutis. Over 75 middle school students participated in a day filled with faith, fun, and inspiration. The event began with an introduction by Fr. Manny Gallo, director of the local Salesian community, followed by lively praise and worship through song. Fr. Pat Angelucci, Shrine coordinator, delivered a keynote address on the life and holiness of St. Carlo. Students engaged in various activities, including color war games, a Eucharistic Miracles Salesian presentation, and photo opportunities with a life-size cutout of St. Carlo. They also viewed a vestment and relic of the young saint. The day concluded with adoration, confession, a pilgrim Rosary, and a closing Mass.
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