Hail Mary! First Annual Rosary Rally in Eastport
Catholics of different ages and ethnic cultures assembled Aug. 23 at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Eastport to express their devotion to Mary by participating in the diocese’s inaugural

Uniondale youth come out strong for positive change
In communities plagued by gangs and violence, young people are often the victims.

Father Fitzgerald: serving with joy for 50 years
When he retired as associate pastor at St. James Church here, Father John Fitzgerald

Diocese welcomes new teachers
Teachers who will be new to diocesan elementary schools attended a three day training and orientation program at St.

People of Philippine diocese need our help
The poor people of the Diocese of Borongan, Parish of the Assumption of Our

Father Eschun celebrates 10 years of
priesthood
Father Anthony Eshun, a visiting priest from Ghana, celebrated the 10th anniversary of his ordination on Aug. 8 at St. Peter of Alcantara Church in Port Washington.

Discovering Jesus’ Power at Bible School
Fifty children, ages five through ten, gathered for a fun-filled lesson on their faith Aug. 11-15

Bishops: Speaker Pelosi misrepresents Church teaching against abortion
In the course of a “Meet the Press” interview on abortion and other public issues on August 24, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi misrepresented the history and nature of the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church

USCCB welcomes conscience protections for health care workers
The rights of doctors, nurses and other medical personnel who do not want to be involved in abortion and sterilization procedures for religious or moral reasons

Virtus training classes scheduled
As part of its ongoing, proactive effort to protect children from becoming victims of sexual abuse, the Diocese of Rockville Centre offers training programs throughout the year in parishes throughout the diocese.

Young missionaries serve U.S. campuses
But the next year she gave up her teaching job to do fundraising to support herself as a missionary to college students.