Sabrina Ferrisi

Sabrina Arena Ferrisi is a New York-based writer who has worked as a journalist covering the Catholic Church for various American Catholic media outlets, including the National Catholic Register, Our Sunday Visitor, and Catholic World Report.

Articles by Sabrina Ferrisi

The sixth annual Eucharistic procession took place in New York City on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after a Nor’easter soaked the tristate area. Organizers praised God for holding back the rain during the event and for allowing the procession to take place peacefully in Time Square during the 5 p.m. rush hour without incident. Credit: Zach Fiedler/Napa Institute

Cardinals, actor, and over 2,000 faithful bring the Eucharist to Times Square

Oct 15, 2025 / 13:26 pm

Organized by the Napa Institute, a crowd of an estimated 2,000 people gathered in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan for a Holy Hour and Mass on Oct. 14.

Antonia Salzano Acutis speaks to the faithful in New York City on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Credit: Sabrina Ferrisi

In New York City, Antonia Acutis speaks of her son’s holy witness

May 31, 2025 / 10:30 am

“We are here to speak about Carlo. As you know, the canonization was delayed. But it was a beautiful surprise because now we have an American pope!” Acutis said.

A Eucharisitic procession sponsored by the Napa Institute heads through the streets of New York City on Oct. 15, 2024. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno

PHOTOS: ‘We need to proclaim it!’: Thousands take part in New York City Eucharistic procession

Oct 16, 2024 / 14:45 pm

Organized by the California-based Napa Institute, officials estimated that 3,500 people gathered for a Holy Hour, rosary, and Mass.

Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn holds the Eucharist as he enters Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 2024. The visit was part of the New York leg of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno/CNA

‘He’s coming!’: Joyous Eucharistic pilgrimage visits New York, crosses Brooklyn Bridge

May 27, 2024 / 17:11 pm

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage marked one of its most anticipated highlights Sunday in New York City, culminating with a crossing of the Brooklyn Bridge.