1998

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January 7, 1998 issue:
        High school students help minister the Eucharist to their peers
        St. Agnes parishioner, veteran actress, plays local 'Daisy'
        Long Islanders continue to hope for peace in North Ireland
January 14, 1998 issue:
        Annual march in Washington encourages pro-lifers
        See parallels between UN and Catholic Church
        Concerns about Health Care Decisions Act aired at meeting
        Father John Vitsas, pastor emeritus, dead at age 79
        L.I. scholar-athlete hopes for political career        
        Physician says partial-birth abortion cannot be justified
January 21, 1998 issue:
        Church to celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life Feb. 1
        Holocaust survivor relates childhood memories
        Former teacher encourages use of educational technology
        Deacon leads team in ministry of healing emotional pain
        St. Anthony's High School students reach out       
        Teamwork is key for computer club at St. John the Baptist HS
January 28, 1998 issue:
        Majority of parishes to participate in Renew 2000
        Long Islanders March for Life in Washington, D.C.
        More Christmas donations provide more assistance
        Parish learns about life in Nicaragua; is moved to offer assistance
        Msgr. Daniel J. Potterton, 87, pastor emeritus, dies
        L.I. Pax Christi honors peacemaker
        Freeport Knight builds and maintains websites
February 4, 1998 issue:
        Diocesan Gospel Choir debuts
        Group of men have shared spirituality weekly for decade
        Religious in formation share a desire to serve more fully
        Christian psychologist discusses concept of forgiveness
        From one man's idea, K of C and parish help fund child's medical care
        Cenacle Sister celebrates 105th birthday
        National Catholic Student Leadership coalition's annual conference
February 11, 1998 issue:
        CRS Lenten donation feed the hungry
        Six parishes exceed goals in Bishop's Annual Appeal
        Evolving ministry for Sister is rooted in a life of prayer
        Children need to know parents respect them
        How to recruit and support volunteers
        Visitors to Cuba rejoice in greater freedom to worship
        Dominican Commercial HS in Jamaica to close
February 18, 1998 issue:
        Parents worry about magazines in school library
        Food and fun help kindergartners learn about China
        Scholarship at St. Joseph's Academy are a tribute to Religious
        Lenten Regulations
        Changing roles of women in the Church lead to some tensions
        Teacher works to share his faith with youth
        Father Hubert Spinner, retired priest, 73, dies
February 25, 1998 issue:
        Many foreign-born priests serve parishes on L.I.
        Catholic Charities' plans year-long study of effects of welfare reform
        People recall how priests' ministries touched their lives
        Group to head for Albany to promote Catholic agenda
        Mercy Sister traces vocation to her grammar school days
        L.I. activists urge peace efforts toward Iraq
        Partial-birth issue causes some to re-think abortion

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March 4, 1998 issue:
        Lent is seen as a gift of time to spend with God
        Disabled veteran is a leader in the fight against anti-personnel landmines
        Priests from Third World find fulfillment ministering on L.I.
        Women of the Hebrew Scriptures can be models for today
        Responding to God's call: Leading youth to joy of holiness
        Donor gives $25,000 for tuition aid at regional school
March 11, 1998 issue:
        Priest studies parishioners' giving
        Ignatian Exercises called 'wonderfully adaptable'
        New director for diocesan Public Information Office
        Stay-at-home mothers find mutual support at St. Barnabas
       Even an accent can hinder the delivery of a priest's message
       Speakers address tough questions on death and dying
March 18, 1998 issue:
        Executive of family construction business leads 1998 Bishop's Annual Appeal
        Spiritual journey leads L.I. doctor to Haiti
        Appointments of new pastors
        Inner motivation, sharing gifts both stressed at stewardship day
        Catholics lobby legislators on behalf of the voiceless
        Speaker: Sponsors and catechists are vital to RCIA process
March 25, 1998 issue:
        Parish offers 101 ways to jump start spirituality
        Area rabbis react favorably to Vatican document on Holocaust
        Gathering told 'God doesn't like AIDS any more than we do'
        Parish group brings new warmth to homeless people
        Ministry most often challenged and questioned is that of laity
        NY attorney general discusses views on abortion, euthanasia, death penalty
        Sister denounces concept of patriarchy, but not men

 

April 1, 1998 issue:
        Devotion to Mary leads to Jesus
        Group hoping to save TV's 'Nothing Sacred'
        Bishop McGann urges building bridges to those nearing death
        L.I. parish builds relationship with Nicaraguan village
        S. African Dominican discusses religion's role in apartheid
        Super Sunday: positive choices critical to teen life
        Scholar-athlete sees no conflict in roles
April 8, 1998 issue:
        Bishop McGann's Easter letter
        Last Supper is re-enacted at Hicksville parish
        New pastors, chaplain are named
        Praying Stations without words as a sign of unity
        Love, marriage found at nursing home
        School intranet is demonstrated
April 15, 1998 issue:
        Irish-Americans 'gather in hope' for peace accord
        What's the Catholic perspective on taxes?
        Charities gets grant to help fund Meals on Wheels
        Bishop's Annual Appeal heading for its goal
        Forgiving seen as a path to healing
        Substance-abuse counselor defines success as running out of clients
        Environmental justice is a year-round commitment, diocesan leaders say
        L.I. Religious tells of visiting Mexico's Chiapas
        Students at St. John the Baptist HS focus on faith in action
April 22, 1998 issue:
        Prison chaplains' work hard, but rewarding
        Catholic League charges ABC with ' in your face' assault
        Camp Alvernia thriving as it nears 100th jubilee
        Father David Farley, 72, dies
        Sisters of Mercy help suburban children help city children
        Iona and St. Columba subjects of talk
        Religious jubilarians honored for service (list and pictures)
        Theological summit at NY seminary focused on the Trinity
April 29, 1998 issue:
        St. Joseph's College honors Jesuit, local Sister
        AIDS needs spiritual focus
        TV images of dating singles is faulted
        Mother centers her life on family despite her own illness
        Sexual images can help understanding mystery of the Trinity
        Vocations: golden jubilees for 5 priests; 19 deacons to be ordained; twin sisters  happy being Sisters of Mercy

May 6, 1998 issue:
        Expanding role is foreseen for deacons
        Mercy Haven expands into elder care
        Alternative science fair involves even youngest students
        Father William Scrill, 66, minister to prisoners, dies
        Religious calls for people of faith to be concerned about environment
        Dowling College expects to buy LaSalle property in Oakdale 
        List of golden wedding couples
        Girl Scout Convocation honors
        Parish environmental committee puts practice with theory
        Martial-arts champion is a Catholic school student  
        Young Gospel choir fits parish tradition at St. Martha's
        TLIC high school journalism awards
May 13, 1998 issue:
        Put focus on gifts youth bring to Church
        Bishops' Appeal passes 1997 mark
        Faith's relevance to business ethics
        New pastor at St. Rocco's, Glen Cove
        Vicar for Religious is named
        LI woman is state leader for Catholic Daughters of America
        Catholic Church holds a strong position on the rights of immigrants
        Eleven priests to celebrate silver jubilees
        Good Samaritan, Consolation Center form closer bond
May 20, 1998 issue:
        Msgr. James Coffey: at nearly 90, still marveling at God's love
        Bay Shore educator receives NCEA 'distinguished' teacher award
        St. Elizabeth's Parish tithes income for the poor
        Professional entertainers promote devotions, pro-life issues
        St. William the Abbot graduates dig up their past.
May 27, 1998 issue:
        Mass for people in Recovery: First need may be accepting God's love
        Women who minister on LI visit women at diocesan mission
        Ecumenical 'Walk in love for Jesus'
        Alternative investment fund makes loans to community day-care center
        Economist\theologian: Threats to U.S., worldwide workers come from exploitation

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June 3, 1998 issue:
        Five men to be ordained priests for the diocese
        Official appointments/re-assignments for priests
        Plans set for South Shore heath-care partnership
        Charismatic Renewal Conference: challenge of learning from God
        Religious Retirement fund collection             
June 10, 1998 issue:
        Vincentians gather, share ideas
        Encouraging kids to read for pleasure
        Couple once 'average' now activists
        Honors for Catholic journalists
        Local priest sees for himself how Mexican workers for U.S. firms fare
        New ministry helps Catholic women grow in faith
        Children help teachers learn about RCIA form
        Eagle Scout created parish library for youth
       'Secrets' offers common-sense approach to Catholic living
        Media executives hear Church concerns
June 17, 1998 issue:
        Conference told clergy are vital in treating addicts
        Gathering celebrates cultural diversity, while stressing unity
        Sister Grace, after 61 years, still sees herself as a spoiled child of God
        Msgr. John Byrne, oldest priest in diocese, dies
        Sisters in medical school study making one more gift
        Pope's influence on rights document detailed
June 24, 1998 issue:
        Parishioners protest at Brookhaven Town meeting on church building delay
        Group to be honored for ministry to nursing home residents
             +++ Sister serves elderly, says 'I am one!'
        Student never missed a day of school
        Recalling abortion's victims
        Impact of ministry of priests, Religious and deacons on lives of people
        St. John's, Center Moriches, celebrating 100th anniversary 

July 1, 1998 issue:
        Center lends helpful toys to children with disabilities
        Goal of 'Jesus rallies' is to bring the parish to the people
        Can laws fight abortion? Nassau DA offers advice
        St. Boniface the Martyr Church, Sea Cliff, marks 100 years
        Local man hopes to spread family values via TNN program
July 8, 1998 issue:
        East-end Hispanic apostolate: No down time in Sister's ministry
        Biker mixes Harley and Christianity
        Funeral Mass for Father Joseph Hickey
        People concerned about statue theft at Eastport shrine
        Postcard collector likes to visit local churches they depict
        Brother and sister volunteering for project evangelizing other teens
        Work at Bishop McDonnell Camp a long-standing family tradition
July 15, 1998 issue:
        St. Rose of Lima teacher's summers are used to share knowledge
        Retreat goal: forming young disciples
        Author believes God is behind many seeming coincidences
        East-end Hispanic series: Priest understands what it's like to be an immigrant
        Document on justification addresses what was key Reformation issue
        Bishop from Belgium notes dynamism of U.S. parish
        Health and Hospitals section: Nurse helps patients at end of life
July 22, 1998 issue:
        Religious emotions can intensify arguments
        A parish where youth ministry involves everyone
        Ruling favors Center Moriches parish planning to build a new church
        Report from diocesan mission: water is critical
        Catholic teaching informs activism
        Readers reflect on ways priests, Religious affected them
        Group helps  women stung by courts
July 29, 1998 issue:
        Renew 2000 already bearing fruit
        Local man to be honored as 'Righteous'
        Catholic leaders among 'English-only' opponents in Suffolk
        Report from diocesan mission: LI Vincentians appreciated
        Taking an approach specific to men's spirituality
        Central Islip's story told in Sister's book

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August 5, 1998 issue:
        Maryhaven worker restores grotto
        Father Aidan Neenan, OFM Cap., health care chaplain, dies
        St. Vincent de Paul and Bethany House join to help women
        Report from diocesan mission: farmers struggle
        East Islip parish centennial concluding
        Family is grateful to God, Good Samaritan Hospital, on-scene helpers
        Back to School special section
August 12, 1998 issue:
        Summer day camp is truly an interfaith effort
        Haitian Sisters come to minister on LI
        Sister Philomena to be celebrated at St. Ursula's Center
        Report from diocesan mission: dental clinic fill critical need
        Retreat for those learning Zen prayer
August 19, 1998 issue:
        Advocates for immigrants speak against Suffolk English only proposal
        Religious recall ministry in Congo
        Readers reflect on ways priests, Religious affected them
        Report from diocesan mission: special ministry helps the sick
August 26, 1998 issue:
        Diocesan program to help new youth ministers
        Catholic Charities honors Life Center
        Westbury parish group visits poor of El Salvador
        Report from diocesan mission: missions bring faith to the people
        Challenge of reaching young Hispanics
        Education and Careers special section

September 2, 1998 issue:
        Remembering a special child: helping others as a memorial
        American Bible Society to work with diocese
        LI student learns of contrasts during visit to Ecuador
September 9, 1998 issue:
        Renew 2000 ready for launch
        Memorial to Mother Teresa dedicated in Freeport
        McDonald brings message of forgiveness, reconciliation to N. Ireland
        Readers reflect on ways priests, Religious affected them (continuing series)
        Two longtime friends now find themselves working together
September 16, 1998 issue:
        Youth leaders share skills on ministering
        Decision is expected soon in lawsuit over historic church in Center Moriches
        Special page on 'Celebrating the Eucharist'
        Listing for religious education courses in diocese
        Health and Hospitals special section
September 23, 1998 issue:
        Catholic Charities dedicates new senior housing facility
        Bishop McGann reviews new diocesan education intranet service
        Jesus Alive 2000 will bring all Churches together
        St. Anthony's, Rocky Point, 50th anniversary is Oct. 4
September 30, 1998 issue:
        Diocesan mission in Dominican Republic escapes serious storm damage
                 *** Hurricane relief fund setup
        Varied events to mark Respect Life Month
        New pastor for St. Vincent de Paul in Elmont
        Bethpage parish to celebrate 75th anniversary
        Farmingville parish looking for solutions to plight of Mexican laborers
        Young adults come together for input, encouragement and fun
        Church groups part of LI organization's mentoring effort  
        College Fair special section

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October 7, 1998 issue:
        Group looks for ways to bridge gap between rich and poor
        Prayer center founders honored, reflect on gift of ministry
        Different paths lead to seminary for two Long Islanders
        N. Merrick parish is  tithing income to charities, parish building fund
        Pro-life forces forming a local Political Action Committee
        Bells ringing at Kellenberg High School; tower installed
        Diocesan Boy Scouts honored at 41st annual convocation
                    *** Msgr. Guglielmone receives national commendation
October 14, 1998 issue:
        Teens at revival in Roosevelt told future dependent on young people
        Center Moriches parish hall hit by vandals as work on new church begins
        Pro-life activist says RICO decision endangers free speech
        Help for traumatic aftermath of abortion is available
        Diocese makes plans to use major grant to teach abstinence
        Care for poor is key issue in NCMC sale
October 21, 1998 issue:
        New documnent focuses on what women can do
        Msgr. Lisante's airwaves ministry is going nationwide
        Retired auxiliary bishop discusses book on 'most-often discussed' saint
        Operation Andrew vocation program offers a chance to ask 'what's it like'
        Series: Youth ministry focuses on raising awareness
        Composer and liturgist discusses worship in talk in Babylon
        Special section on Death and Bereavement
October 28, 1998 issue:
        Speaker asks: Is the shopping mall society's place of worship?
        Bishop Wcela prepares internet guide for biblical movie
        Papal encyclical; U.S. bishops' statement on women available
        Mass for Father Abraham Porunnolil, 59
        Message of hope conveyed at diocesan rally for young people
        Levittown and Manorhaven parishes marking 50th anniversaries

November 4, 1998 issue:
        Teachers hear about latest technology
        Layman details plight of the world's poor
        Dominicans helping with hurricane relief effort
        Freeport group shares in unique ministry
        Sharing experiences of pro-life work
        Tibetan monk recounts 33 years of torture by government
        Series: these youth ministers keeping pace with kids
        Holy Trinity HS choir makes dystonia their cause
November 11, 1998 issue:
        Pastoral Institute offers spiritual formation with training
        Catechists are affirmed by NY bishops as 'heralds of faith'
        Marriage Encounter gets credit for couples' involvement with the community
        TV newscaster strives to uphold values
        Six months in jail reinforces sense of 'violence of domination'   
        Series: true sense of community seen as key to youth ministry
       Special section on Bride and Groom
November 18, 1998 issue:
        Good Samaritan Medical Center CEO to leave January 6
        Service to poor evolved from relucance to joy
        Workplace Project hopes to give immigrants 'hope'
        Students endorse Encounter Weekend
        Celebrating the Eucharist feature
        Series: after 30 years he's still hooked on ministering to kids
November 25, 1998 issue:
        St. Dominic's HS in Oyster Bay opens its Fine Arts Center
        Envirnomentalist suggests a change in Americans' diet
        Needs of parents, adoptive children discussed at regional conference
        Special section on Education and Careers

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December 2, 1998 issue:
        International leaders of Catholic Charismatic Renewal meet in Italy
        Adult education class focuses on death and eternal life
        New phone system has prayer intention option
        St. Anthony's senior finds dreams come true
        392 couples honored on 50th anniversary of their marriage
        Series: Prison ministry involves being there for families
December 9, 1998 issue:
        Bishop McHugh chosen as coadjutor for diocese
        Spirit of giving has new meaning at parish's annual St. Nicholas Day Mass
        Catholic youth conference focuses on the importance of life
        Regionalization helped keep diocesan school system going
        African Ancestry office sponsoring essay contest
        Special section: Health and Hospitals
December 16, 1998 issue:
        Help A Family makes Christmas a little happier
        Forgiving world debt sought
        Message of early prophets gives meaning to Advent season
        K of C plays host to some special children
        Father Brisotti being honored for work with poor people
        Frank Patterson has special memories of concerts at retreat center
December 23, 1998 issue:
        Public defender tries to include compassion of Jesus in her daily work
        Veteran basketball coach still involved with game
       Celebrating the Eucharist feature
December 30, 1998 issue:
        Sister will be parish coordinator in Wyandanch
        Trip to Honduras gives new meaning to Christmas
        Additional catechist certification courses are being offered
        Prison ministry series:- a bright spot in the midst of despair
        Mineola parish school has its own post office
        Mass for Msgr. Lawrence Costello, 66

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