Cardinal visits Hawthorn School

Cardinal Timothy Dolan is welcomed by Hawthorne School students.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who served as archbishop of New York from 2019-2025, recently visited the Hawthorn School in Bedford. 

Dolan’s day began at St. Patrick’s Church, where he celebrated the 9 a.m. Mass alongside the pastor, the Rev. Brian Graebe, parishioners, and families from the school community. During his homily, the Cardinal praised the close relationship between the parish and the growing school, commending Father Graebe for fostering a spirit of partnership and shared mission.

“You can feel the vitality here,” Cardinal Dolan said during the Mass. “I have been watching the growth of The Hawthorn School from afar for many years, and it brings me great joy to finally be here with you today.”

Following Mass, the Cardinal visited the school campus.