2001

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January 3, 2001
For artist Maureen Carey, art and spirituality are closely connected
Part V of prayer series: Contemplative prayer
New challenge grant supports work of Christa House
New millennium to bring a new church for St. Raphael's
Expansion helps Interfaith Nutrition Network offer respect and dignity to needy

January 10, 2001
Msgr. Regan will focus on mission in new post
Mass for late Bishop McHugh
Father Harold shares personal memories of the bishop
Diocesan TV: ministry uses mass media tools
St. Peter of Alcantara implements "points of Christ's light" program
Part VI of prayer series: Marian prayer

January 17, 2001
Renew brought new direction, vitality to faithful
Diocese committed to keeping spirit of Renew 2000 alive
Bishop McHugh remembered at Mass
Part VII of prayer series: Praying "The Word"
Chaminade students initiate prayer service
Corpus Christi celebrates its first century
Yoga family brings mind, body together in prayer

January 24, 2001
Msgr. Schneider to head seminary
Advocates for life marching 365 days each year
OLPH hosts youth minister's World Cup teammates
L.I.-born priest hopes to be conduit as rebuilding begins in El Salvador
CHSAA sanctions St. Mary's for transfer violations

January 31, 2001
Part VIII of prayer series: Spiritual travelers often need directions
Christa House gets spot at JPII center
Young adults learning about justice issues

February 7, 2001
Early report shows Bishop's Appeal at $3.4M
At Catholics of African Ancestry anniversary Mass, Father Nutt says: God calling you to do more
Msgr. Charles Swiger, pastor in Farmingdale, dies at 63
Port Washington church spearheads El Salvador assistance drive
Local speakers mark World Day for Consecrated Life
Catholic Cemeteries names new director
Easing the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth
Christian Brothers will close La Salle in June

February 14, 2001
"Landings" helps open the door to the Church
Catholic Schools Week: children get a taste of history
National study of RCIA process: Diocese hoping to use results to bolster its own process
Msgr. Lisante's book sells out quickly at Barnes and Noble event
Apostle of New York canonization effort detailed
Commack parish volunteer wins science scholarship

February 21, 2001
Msgr. Coffey celebrating 70th anniversary of ordination
Lenten observances
16 more parishes reach Appeal goal
Church watching two women's health bills closely
Results of Feb. 4 CYO girls' basketball championships
Students hear about marriage on Valentine's Day

February 28, 2001
"Encuentro Juvenil": Spanish-speaking youth share life, faith experiences
Running club serves a special need
45 parishes hit Bishop's appeal goal
Presence in Eucharist remains true focus
Liturgists working to bring children into Lenten worship
Missions to share Lenten harvest
Academy of St. Joseph experiences the thrill of victory

March 7, 2001
Ed Koch, friends, colleagues reflect on Cardinal O'Connor
RCIA ceremony: Rite of Election
Irish tenor, Ronan Tynan, sings "everything" from his soul
Teams fight for CHSAA championship
Soap star brings the words of St. Mark to the stage
Fine arts group visits 6 diocesan schools

March 14, 2001
Feast of St. Patrick-real story filled with sense of mission
Parishes reach out with bereavement ministry
88 parishes hit appeal goal
Stewardship invites all to ministry
Catholics urged to support appeal
8th grader organizes Rice Bowl drive
Decline of confession is the topic at St. Joseph's College

March 21, 2001
Contraception questions overshadow other issues at the New York State Catholic Conference
Another diocesan-wide "Day of Reconciliation" planned
St. Martin of Tours parishioners explore the many ways to pray
Centereach parish's Respect Life Club
Archives cited in defense of Church during WWII
Sister Rose Sheridan receives state conference honors
Volunteer honored in memory of WWII "four chaplains"

March 28, 2001
Steven McDonald visit prompts wheelchair accessibility at school
Singles who are "looking for more" gather
Long Island missionary named auxiliary bishop
Agency smooths problems of Russian adoption
Nassau district attorney brings his faith to work daily
Ruth Yeboah opens crisis center in native Ghana
105 parishes reach goal

April 4, 2001
Prayer and anointing for people living with AIDS/HIV 
Forum probes religious beliefs in relation to violence
"Love and Lunch" program nourishes both minds and bodies
At St. Anne's, remembering Archbishop Romero and quake victims
Cardone family rejoices with missionary bishop-elect
Intercessory evening of prayer to support priests in their ministry

April 11, 2001
Parishioners seek to aid poor on the pathway to the holy
Young writers, artists, orators, musicians earn diocesan Respect Life Awards
State ice hockey trophy returns to St. Mary's for third straight year
Diocese honors 11 for their pro-life efforts
For clients with HIV/AIDS, day center gives care and sense of community

April 18, 2001
Scout puts skill to use on his project
Priests celebrating jubilees
Local Catholics and Jews meet to share their history and concerns
Our Lady of Lourdes anniversary
Holy Week music helps us connect with the mystery

April 25, 2001
Our Lady of Lourdes church in Malverne celebrates 75th anniversary
Students probe life and death in end-of-life issues
PFI offers women, men chance to minister in Church
New center for Catholic studies opens at community college
At St. Anthony's, music aids prayer and praise
Addicts turn to Jesus for help in recovery

May 2, 2001
Healing has deep roots in Catholic tradition
Eighth grader group experiences life at Momma's House
St. Joseph's College honors peace and justice worker
Hiring center defeated: What's next for Farmingville?
Diocesan teachers mark 588 years of commitment

May 9, 2001
Salvadorans staging relief effort
Trinity students performing "Les Mis"
The play's the thing for Holy Trinity's performing arts program
Diocesan priest charged with sexual abuse of teen
Mom returns to Regina Residence, this time to help
Diocesan mission report from the Dominican Republic: Bumps in road never slowed Father Breslin.

May 16, 2001
Convocation of Life at St. Boniface in Elmont
Youth 2000 offers chance for prayer, reflection
Martyrs offer counter-culture witness
Diocese to ordain 11 permanent deacons
Diocesan mission report
Father-and-son deacons serve diocese
Prayer and community are gifts of religious life
James Pilsner of Seaford to be ordained May 19
Vocation decision requires courage and trust

May 23, 2001
Former Yankee brings message to youth
Bishop's Annual Appeal tops $13 million mark
Parish asks inactive Catholics to "Take Another Look"
Music praises God and pays for good works
Corpus Christi School's "multicultural mosaic" praised

May 30, 2001
Diversity of life experience bolsters vocations
Diocese to ordain 6 on June 9th
TLIC series on Penance wins prestigious prize
New permanent deacons are ordained
Common goal brings priest, Baptist together
Sparkill Sister reflects joyful spirit

June 6, 2001
Priesthood a long-time goal, a difficult decision
Diocese to ordain 6 on June 9th
Priests celebrating 50, 60 years of service to the Church
Gospel choir shares gifts with young parish musicians
College students, parish school join to help Salvadorans
Change in leadership at St. Charles Hospital
Culture of death infects society like bacteria
Quinn: pro-life means anti-death penalty
Students and seniors: a beautiful relationship

June 13, 2001
Six are ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Rockville Centre
Program prepares spiritual directors
Praying for victims and killer
Local pastor, Sister have counseled death row inmates
For Long Islanders helping Nicaraguans, it's personal
Essay contest winners

June 20, 2001
L.I. native ordained auxiliary for the Diocese of Gizo, Solomon Islands
Honors, achievements come in many different forms
Varied roads eventually lead to the priesthood
Prayer and discussion help St. Raphael's after arrest
Visitor seeks help for AIDS patients
Parish "liturgy of hope" counters the fear and pain of cancer

June 27, 2001
Bishop William Murphy, Boston auxiliary, to head RVC diocese
Tapestry design brings people, church together
New posts are announced for nine diocesan priests
Three diocesan priests to retire
Diocesan appointments
Raising money the hard way, one stroke at a time
On new Telecare show, Dr. Frank Field explains medical research
Stories of travel, feasts and new friends in Gizo, Solomon Islands

July 4, 2001
Taking the hobby on the road ... rails
Mission fund helps solve problems
St. Ignatius choir enhances traditional Mass celebration
Charities turn to old and new technologies for help
Sharing a simple, but good life ... (last in the series on Gizo, Solomon Islands)

July 11, 2001
Vicars strive to meet the needs of elderly
L.I. missionary's dream coming to "real" life
Catholic Charities opening new senior housing projects
William Casey is named new president at St. Charles
Father McCallum will serve at St. Anthony's
Maryknoll Brother marks 40th jubilee
Laura Cassell elected vice chairman of state council
Seminary presents eight new Doctors of Ministry
Diocese offers a variety of marriage preparation programs

July 18, 2001
Syro-Malabar community welcomes visit from bishop
Postpartum center offers help, hope to mothers
60 programs win share in $1 million in grants
The debate over stem-cell research
Visiting priest brings message of Priests for Life to Point Lookout
Brothers Coogan sharing that special call to serve

July 25, 2001
Sr. Martha has spent 70 years in ministry
Retired financier donates $2.5 million for autism center
Manuel Ramos named to head Spanish ministry
Native of Poland joins community
Jefferson's Ferry is Long Island's first lifecare community
Good Shepherd Hospice dedicated
Visiting lay missioners describe their service in a priestless parish
Endoscopic ultrasound provides accurate diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Free drugs are available to those in the know
Decline in birth defects found after folic acid added to foods
Winthrop performs cardiac bypass surgery without stitches
St. Francis offers ultrafast CT scan for heart disease, lung cancer 
Mercy Medical Center expands emergency department

August 1, 2001
Knights erect Rachel statue in Seaford
Time to ask the right questions
Retired Father Reuss is still rejoicing in active ministry
Church supports concept of a living wage
Parishes and Church agencies are in the midst of a building boom
American Mission Collection offers unique chance to help neighbors

August 8, 2001
Village board finally gives blessing to sports fields
"Sacred" website growing in popularity
Church trying to help resolve political woes in Haiti
Madonna Heights teens tackle new challenge course
Irish singer/politician Dana performs at pro-life benefit
H.S. students learn first-hand about science
Getting ready for opening day

August 15, 2001
Bishop Murphy says goodbye
Homecoming celebration for Bishop Cardone
"Coffee and God" offers forum for sticky questions
Students, teachers use mentoring skills at Molloy camp
Pro-life ads placed on bus shelters
Spreading the faith through music
Diocesan statement on stem cell research

August 22, 2001
Homeless men struggle to survive
Diocese preparing to welcome bishop
Telecare's Spanish show getting award
Longtime director of St. Vincent de Paul Society reflects on career
Ethical questions surrounding research have long history

August 29, 2001
"School Tools" helps fill backpacks
St. Agnes choir called up to majors
Child Health Plus fills a gaping hole in health care

September 5, 2001
Diocese welcomes Bishop Murphy
Bishop: "Together we are the Church"
Prayer rally at U.N. will focus on persecuted Christians
Catholic studies center offering new programs and activities
Father Dooley reflects on priesthood
Diocese planning participation in World Youth Day

September 12, 2001
Bishop's statement on attack 
Msgr. Schneider installed as rector of seminary
Bishop unveils future plans
Amityville Dominicans see new need to focus on youth
CYO coaches learning values of athletics
Reuniting 50 years after the wedding
"Smells and bells" were part of attraction for Father Giuntini

September 19, 2001
Firefighters, family, friends pay tribute to a fallen hero
Father Judge remembered as a hero and a friend
Students and teachers touched deeply by WTC disaster
Teacher looks back on career change that may have saved his life

September 26, 2001
Kellenberg reaching out to victims
Memorial Mass at Coliseum
Bishop Murphy sees spirit of stewardship everywhere
Workshops suggest ways to nourish parish volunteers
Prayer service remembers the heroes
Catholic tradition considers the morality of war

October 3, 2001
Mercy receives first baby through Safe Haven
Memorial Mass at Coliseum
Cemeteries offering special assistance
Festival of Praise
St. Rosalie's Church celebrates its 100th anniversary
Church leaders condemn violence, bias against Muslims
Misunderstood annulment process is explained at forum
St. Vincent de Paul Church celebrates fifty years
Scouts and leaders honored at convocation

October 10, 2001
Bishop Murphy's statement on recent initiative of U.S.
Pastors offering "special sensitivity" in dealing with crisis
Bishop Daly Gardens dedicated
Our Lady of the Island Shrine celebrates 25th anniversary
Diocesan celebration honors Religious jubilarians
Interfaith memorial service set for St. Agnes Cathedral

October 17, 2001
Diocese remembers victims at Coliseum Mass
Sharing stories of pain, forgiving
Bishop addresses legislators' prayer breakfast
A tree grows in Long Beach to remember the unborn
Sacred Heart Church, Cutchogue, celebrates its 100th anniversary

October 24, 2001
Father Rowan describes "overwhelming" situation
Toddlers settling into the good life in America
Church ready to help victims of Sept. 11
Interfaith prayer service makes "a multi-colored bouquet"
Floral Park student takes 3rd in Propagation of the Faith essay contest
Curé of Ars Church observing its 75th anniversary
St. Peter of Alcantara celebrating 100th anniversary

October 31, 2001
Deacon works on easing WTC stress
PFI alumni serve many ministries in diocese
Muslim teens are sharing "double" tragedy
Church here to help now and later
Franciscan predicts a new age of Eucharistic devotion
Diocesan teachers access latest technology in a new computer lab
St. Joseph's Church celebrates anniversary
Catholic pacifists argue against seeking military revenge
Students form honor guard for fallen hero
Long Beach's St. Ignatius Church celebrated anniversary
OLPH catechist relies on guardian angels
Differences are no obstacle to teaching
More than 200 catechists honored at awards ceremony

November 7, 2001
Academy seniors win prize for science
All Soul's Day observance
Becket, Romero share stage in play within a play
Mother of murder victim speaks out against hatred
Church here to help now and later
St. James Church, Seaford, celebrates 50th anniversary
Lay Franciscans share spirit of Assisi on Long Island
Deacon assists in federal program bringing chaplains to WTC
Young adults prepare for World Youth Day
Bishop Murphy calls for more understanding
More than 150 couples honored at Golden Wedding celebration

November 14, 2001
Statement of Bishop William Murphy regarding the crash of Flight 587
Bishop Murphy visits with Uniondale schoolchildren
Collection aids Amityville reading program
Bishop Murphy leads monthly pro-life Mass, procession
Church here to help now and later
Haitian-American seniors receive Mission of Caring Fund grant
Father Sommer installed as St. Brigid's pastor
Remembrance service for Salvadoran martyrs
Praising God and finding joy at Revival at St. Gertrude
Bible Society booklet offers Scriptural words of comfort

November 21, 2001
Philippine Gift of Life: Doctors offer special care to children
Msgr. Fagan named as the interim vicar
Father Murray named pastor for Greenport
Holy Family Church in Hicksville celebrates 50th anniversary
Radio host returns to his roots at Long Beach Catholic
The Christophers announce annual high school poster contest
Holiday programs on Channel 21
Parishes in need

November 28, 2001
Diocesan group planning World Youth Day trip
Syro-Malankara Bishop serves a widespread region
Day of obligation
Mass set for Father Edward J. Flynn, 83
Governor asked to fund programs for Catholic schools
St. Aloysius celebrates 125th anniversary
Scouts share common faith in Ten Commandments
Relying on faith when bad things happen to God's people
Administrative structure for diocese

December 5, 2001
Social justice calling came from other side of street
Corpus Christi celebrates centennial
New seminary website reaching out
Nurses' strike at St. Catherine of Siena begins second week
Vespers service highlights call for fasting and prayer
Kellenberg delivers message of solidarity
Health fair focuses on women and heart disease

December 12, 2001
Bishop McHugh remembered for his leadership
Six deacons ordained
Dominicans celebrate professions
During season of gift buying and giving, don't forget spiritual gifts
Sister Joanne Callahan is honored by school librarians
Charitable gift annuities: the gift that keeps on giving
Parishes in need
Golden Wedding celebration honors 235 couples

December 19, 2001
Glad tidings!
All-day schedule emphasizes the importance of confession
Sacred Heart swimmers have pooled their talents
Christophers win awards
New guide teaches children, adults to pray the rosary
Christmas gifts of song
Looking for a different way to celebrate New Year's Eve?
Holy Child students bring a flight of angels to festival
L.I. teens join young Church leaders at national meeting

December 26, 2001
Bishop Murphy helps in bringing Christ to jail
Bethany House still hears the cry
Black Catholics embrace heritage through Kwanzaa
Father Rolheiser affirms the power of sexuality, ‘God-given energy’
Spreading a little love along with peanut butter and jelly
Teen delegates join national talks
OLMA girls' basketball seniors net college scholarships