2007

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January 3, 2007
Another look at 2006
New Ukrainian church opens in Lindenhurst
Our Parishes: Christ the King Parish, Commack
Telecare: Getting ready for annual telethon
Haitian independence celebrated in Elmont
Holy Innocents
Charities helping struggling families with food stamp questions
Migration week theme is ‘Welcoming Christ in the Migrant’ (CNS)
Helping heal body and soul
ABS promoting prayer for unity
Catholic publishers list best-selling books
Pope welcomes new year, urges respect for dignity, human rights (CNS)
Vatican says execution is not way to justice (CNS)

January 10, 2007
Diocesan anniversary begins
34th March for Life set for Jan. 22
Varied D.C. events mark anniversary (CNS)
Bishop’s Troops: Boy Scouting integrates faith and community service
Korean exchange students
Amniotic-fluid stem cells hailed as another alternative to embryo use (CNS)
Local effort hopes to educate people about ongoing situation in Darfur
‘Code Name: The Cleaner’ is a forgettable movie (CNS)
Archbishop, rector both resign in Poland (CNS)
Students chide Jay Leno for not eating veggies, appear on show (CNS)

January 17, 2007
50th anniversary celebration begins
In memory of Dr. King
Telephoning the telethon
Internet becoming key tool in vocations work
March for Life reminder
Youth Jam for Jesus
Our Parishes: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Manorhaven
Darfurian refugee shares his story in effort to inform Long Islanders
Coalition for Life sponsoring speech contest
Pro-life official decries passage of ‘misguided’ stem-cell bill  (CNS)
U.S. poverty called a major moral, policy challenge (CNS)

January 24, 2007
Mass marks opening of diocese’s 50th anniversary
Anniversary Calendar
St. Agnes medal
Catholic Schools Week gives diocese a chance to showcase its schools
Diocesan contingent joins throngs for annual march
Rockville Centre Diocese begins Golden Jubilee Year
Emory offers minor in Catholic studies (CNS)
Bagels & Bingo ... a curious mixture
Feast of Christ of Esquipulas
Parishes, schools realigned in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey (CNS)
Parish offers thanks after boys are found (CNS)

January 31, 2007
Diocesan Appeal fuels variety of works
Merrick parishioners recall the early days when their parish was formed
Pastor reaches milestone: Msgr. Spadaro, Good Shepherd Church, Holbrook
Faith and heritage honored at Polish Mass
Our Parishes: St. Boniface Martyr Church, Sea Cliff
March for Life 2007: photo slide show
Korean exchange students get a giant gulp of Long Island culture
Catholic Cemeteries sponsoring bereavement conference for Kellenberg
What is grief good for?
Pope marks World Leprosy Day, urges adequate, dignified care (CNS)

February 7, 2007
Residents evacuate from flooded area (CNS)
Catholic candidates abound, but faith’s effects unclear (CNS)
Telecare GM brings youthful vision to a very visual ministry
Our Parishes Church of St. Christopher, Baldwin
Good Shepherd Sisters have 150 years history of serving those in need
Spiritual direction offers opportunity for deeper relationship
Young people come together for a different version of ‘extreme makeover’
Leading the diocesan team
Vatican says Catholics can get indulgence for sick-day activities  (CNS)
Pope urges young people to express love in new unselfish ways (CNS)
Pope focuses on those called to consecrated life (CNS)
An eye on the church: CNS photos from around the world
Emerald Association donation

February 14, 2007
World Day of the Sick Mass
Catholic practices during Lent
Centenarian shares vitality, joy for life with fellow seniors
Our Parishes: St. John the Evangelist Church, Riverhead
New mission is to bring continuing mission stories to young people
Black History Month: Black Catholic priest-historian retraces his own history (CNS)
Black History Month Mass
St. Vincent de Paul Society begins energetic effort to cut poverty in U.S
Sociologists see strong identity, less commitment in young Catholics (CNS)
Infectious diseases still present enormous problems
Dr. Louis Guida honored by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Mercy Medical Center named bariatric center of excellence
News from Mercy Medical Center ... Three new directors named
Fetal pain legislation just one of life-related bills before Congress (CNS)
Pope: Catholics must ensure affection, support for sick (CNS)

February 21, 2007
Pastoral Letter on Penance and Reconciliation
Heralding the jubilee: banner featuring the Diocese of Rockville Centre's 50th anniversary logo
Chaplains bring faith, hope to inmates in area jails
Can you share some moments in jail ministry when you knew you were making a difference?
Our Parishes: St. Patrick Church, Glen Cove
St. Anthony students get first-hand experience
Diocese implementing new plan for purification of Eucharistic vessels
Cardinal, bishop critical of NYC condom giveaway (CNS)
CCC again offering Lenten radio retreats in both English, Spanish (CNS)
U.S. funding for HIV/AIDS work lauded (CNS)
Church-state showdown: Italian bill proposes rights for unwed couples (CNS)
Collection of Pope’s ‘essential writings’ to be published (CNS)
Church worker says more Afghans educated today than in 2001
At social ministry gathering, senators encourage support for the poor (CNS)
Catholic abuse prevention program urges parent-child openness (CNS)
Pointers for helping report sex abuse

February 28, 2007
Rick Hinshaw named new editor for TLIC
Rite of Election
Anniversary Mass
Our Parishes: St. Hyacinth Church, Glen Head
St. Edward’s pizza and prayer in special Lenten program for families
Brother Bill elected superior general for Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn  
Rome office issues prayer cards, relics to promote sainthood for JPII (CNS)
Extraordinary man ready for extraordinary circumstances

March 7, 2007
‘Prophet Fair’ shares a taste of ministry
The Call to Continuing Conversion
Mother shares joys, blessings of raising a son with Down syndrome
Our Parishes: Maria Regina Church, Seaford
Tomorrow’s Hope offering over $1M in scholarships
Author, editor shares views on chastity with Faith on Tap gathering
CYO coaches get coaching on sportsmanship
Medical professionals urged to speak to, learn from dead patients (CNS)
More reasons to be vigilant about kids and TV — as if we needed them
For Father Werner the priesthood was an easy career choice
St. Charles milestone
Missionary: Brazil’s women prisoners feel abandoned (CNS)
New York Catholic conference official assails $2.1 billion stem-cell bill (CNS)
Australian cardinal launches countdown for WYD 2008 (CNS)
Cardinal says pope’s letter to Chinese will be sent by Easter (CNS)

March 14, 2007
Kellenberg students get into swing of XLT
Honor Band makes sweet, sweet music
Vocare Award
Pope reflects on Eucharist, makes concrete suggestions for Mass (CNS)
Pastor tries to answer some questions about the Mass and our faith
Pilgrimage to Rome to highlight 50th
CRS collection this weekend in diocese
Amityville Dominicans elect new leaders
Diocesan Appointments
Parents, community join kids in special ‘Kids 4 Karing’ program
Bishop Murphy named to Pontifical Council
Pope, Catholic media workers strategize on how to best use new media
Egg harvesting damages women’s health, congressional briefing shows
U.N. women’s group’s work not yet complete, Vatican nuncio says (CNS)

March 21, 2007
Getting him started early: St. Patrick's Day parade in Smithtown
Diocesan group brings concerns, worries to Albany
L.I. contingent encouraged by turnout, reception at lobbying day
Respect Life Winners
Fr. Harrington’s seminary lecture explores Christian view of sacrifice
Diocesan Senate of Priests reconfigured in effort to improve dialogue
Our Parishes: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, Southampton
Bowie Kuhn, ex-commissioner of baseball, kept his faith in the lineup (CNS)
Trust is priority as priest ‘BOLD-ly’ guides blind skiers down slope (CNS)
New Sons of Adam group to support men touched by abortion (CNS)
PBS featuring ‘Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen’ (CNS)
Army chaplain sees job as forming ‘people of peace’
Doctrinal congregation head describes process that led to censure (CNS)
Boston cardinal says U.S. needs ‘humane’ policy on immigration (CNS)
Jesuit magazine says church needs to comment on politics (CNS)
Newman Club: making good friends, doing good deeds
Making his rounds: Bishop Murphy visits St. Dominic's High School

March 28, 2007
Bishop Murphy's Easter letter
Brother Neri Fulton, coach and teacher, dies in crash
Death of Father O'Connell and Msgr. Desmond
L.I. contingent encouraged by turnout, reception at lobbying day
Respect Life Award Winners
Deacon Audia’s book will help bridge gap in evangelizing children
"Renew my spirit"
Day of Reconciliation provides opportunity for all to experience healing
Workshop shares insight on treating elderly and dying with dignity
Volunteers needed for upcoming retreat for disabled persons
Religious leaders call for tuition tax deduction in budget
Debate over immigration issues continues to attract differing views
Religious honored

April 4, 2007
Palm Sunday
Msgr. Libasci chosen as auxiliary
Aspects of ‘old’ church incorporated into new design in Montauk
Presbyteral Council 2007
‘New media’ could be key to avoiding old biases in getting message out
Bishop Murphy shares legacy of Pope John Paul II at Faith on Tap
Solomon Islands diocese takes brunt of tsunami
Diocesan Day of Reconciliation
Charities opens ‘enriched’ housing complex
Weigel says Catholics need to work on reversing trend toward apostasy
Religion on the line
Monastery to be focus of reality show (CNS)

April 11, 2007
Easter 2007
Alleluia, He is risen! Catholics participated in special liturgies leading up to Easter
Solomon Islands bishop recalls tsunami, while ministering to his people
Lifelong Learning continues to expand horizons in varied ways
Christophers sponsoring video contest for college students
drvc.org up and running after ‘overhaul
Holy Week
Easter parade showcases parish’s pro-life commitment (CNS)
Illinois leaders criticize proposed HPV vaccination (CNS)
Poignant memories in two books on the past church (CNS)
Survey checks Catholic attitudes on immigration, terrorism, bishops (CNS)

April 18, 2007
Divine Mercy Sunday
Philosophy professor shares insight on writings of C. S. Lewis
DRVC making plans for WYD trip to Australia
Music, speakers to highlight ‘Proud 2 B Catholic’ gathering May 19
World Youth Day Cross Arrives at Gizo Diocese in Solomon Islands
Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil
Church responds to campus shootings at Virginia Tech (CNS)

April 25, 2007
Teens spend day emphasizing ‘service’
Deacons find themselves immersed in culture, faith
Tragedy prompts speaker to reflect on his priesthood
Associates share in some of the special charisms of religious life
Father Asir heard call through priest, Protestant high school
Tomorrow’s Hope to honor Michael Pascucci
Our Parishes: St. Matthew's Church, Dix Hills
Golden Wedding anniversaries celebrated
Cardinal says terrorism often is based on real grievances (CNS)
Church urged to expect immigrants will need help with legalization (CNS)
Advocates say latest ruling gives hope, energy to cause
Limbo reflects ‘restrictive view of salvation’ (CNS)
Developed countries must offer help to eliminate poverty (CNS)

May 2, 2007
Bishop shares a special message with teens being confirmed
Icons
Jubilarians honored
CYO athletes rise to challenge in new sports program for children
PFI continues to offer lay people opportunity for spiritual growth
Book by convert helped form Msgr. Sweeny’s vocation
Love of soccer indirectly spurred Father Watin’s calling
50th Annual Girl Scout convocation
Diocesan choir to celebrate 50th of Charities
Holy Trinity DHS reaches out to Virginia Tech
Vatican seminar on global warming gets heated
Archbishop pulls support for Catholic hospital benefit over singer’s stands (CNS)
Charities leaders, beneficiaries ask Congress to cut poverty (CNS)

May 9, 2007
Neophyte Mass
Pope thanks Swiss Guards for dedicated, loyal service
45 parishes report hitting CMA goals
Hispanic needs topic of diocesan gathering
Coverage of papal trip
Father Hannon recalls interest in priesthood started early
Safe Haven reduces risk, dangers to babies born in peril
Pastor seeks to console scattered flock after devastating tornado (CNS)
‘A helpful guide to forgiveness’ (CNS)
Jubilarian recalls that three very different people impacted his vocation
Pope calls for tempered nationalism (CNS)
Dominican care has numerous fans
Pope tells religious: To bring hope, renew spirituality (CNS)

May 16, 2007
Pope urges Latins to meet challenges by focusing on Jesus (CNS)
Papal honor of monsignor conferred on 12 priests for their service
Bishop to ordain 12 to diaconate
Gathering focuses on plugging into savings
Molloy professor, students have unusual find during mapping project
Fatima: The secret's out, despite claims to the contrary (CNS)
Vatican expert urges religions to promote cross-cultural encounters (CNS)
Former NFL great tells youngsters education is key element in life (CNS)
Faith helps couple with twins born conjoined, separated by surgery (CNS)
Bishops’ longtime Catholic-Jewish expert set to retire (CNS)
Rancher claims he never paid for murder of American nun in Brazil (CNS)

May 23, 2007
Message to the diocese from Bishop William Murphy
Haitian Flag Day celebration
New pastors named
Diocesan young people share music, fun and faith
Tickets available for diocesan events
12 ordained to diaconate
State health care recommendations seen as threat to St. Charles Hospital
How the public can help
Father Arnao chose priesthood when deciding how he could help heal
Priest jubilarians honored
Molloy commencement
Proposed immigration bill stirs calls for prayer and justice (CNS)

May 30, 2007
Three men to be ordained June 9
Msgr. Trench had two options but happily chose priesthood
Parish meetings play integral part on selection of new pastors
Father Thomas Donohoe ending 27-year term as pastor in Long Beach
Diocesan media honored
Pilgrimage practice

June 6, 2007
Congratulations to Bishop Peter Libasci:
   An evening of prayer
   The ordination ...
   Family & friends ...
   Bishop sought neither silver or gold but offers much
   Bishop lauded by well-wishers from Inwood to Montauk
Diocese celebrates 50th
   The diocese at 50
   Thousands gathered in ’57 to welcome bishop ... diocese
   Diocese gathers to mark Golden Jubilee
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Book focuses on young people experiencing their faith
Pope and Bush: Meeting to highlight shared values, objectives
Pope tells diplomat students to promote Gospel, dialogue (CNS)
Catholic leaders pleased with new Sudan sanctions (CNS)
Doing ads against obesity yet shilling for junk food: What the Shrek? (CNS)
Archdiocese: Kevorkian is a killer not a celebrity (CNS)
New book details Hitler plot to kidnap pope, foiled by Nazi general (CNS)

June 13, 2007
2007 Scholarships and Awards
Ordination 2007
Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Special gifts
TLIC commends the best in high school journalism  
Advocates pushing latest tax-credit bills for education
Diversity has been cornerstone of Wyandanch parish’s 75 years
Missionary calling eventually brought Msgr. Rooney to Long Island
Joe’s Project will offer needed support in the aftermath of suicide
Pilgrimage to Rome to highlight 50th
Freeport resident and CDA regent hopes to revitalize organization
Buffalo, area dioceses gear up for Black Catholic Congress (CNS)
Top Vatican official: Documents show Pius XII worked to help Jews (CNS)
Bush, Catholic community discuss poverty, war, Iraqi Christians (CNS)

June 20, 2007
Singers from 18 parishes perform in Adult Honors Choir concert
Priests, Sisters inspired Father Minturn to pursue his priestly vocation
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Our Parishes: St. Louis de Montfort Church, Sound Beach
Maritime College cadets at papal audience
Pope’s new book, Jesus of Nazareth, centers on ‘real’ Jesus of faith
Relief workers watching Gaza situation closely
Catholic Charities stresses role of fathers in combatting poverty (CNS)
Virginia Tech shooting victim left behind message of forgiveness (CNS)
Bishops challenge Catholic politicians of both parties on abortion (CNS)
Cardinal Keeler has surgery for fluid on brain (CNS)

June 27, 2007
Volunteers sharing the CMA message
New pastors, appointments, retirees listed
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Bishop shares message of hope, reconciliation
St. Thomas the Apostle parish celebrates 75th anniversary
St. James group is catalyst to give disfigured orphan a new look on life
CYO All Stars shine
Pastoral Formation

July 4, 2007
A special bond - Bishop Libasci with a young admirer
A time for tea - Respect Life office hosts Mother/Daughter Tea
Charismatic Catholics mark 40 years of praise (CNS)
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Msgr. Simmons recalls excitement of new diocese
Deacon Kevin takes a bite or two out of the quest for ‘junk food’
Students show off wisdom in mind games
CYO champs
Speaker sees charismatic worship, traditional values as keys to Hispanic evangelization
Officials appointments
Father DeVita served as altar boy for Padre Pio in native Italy
Nurse Explorer program gives first-hand hospital experience to middle schoolers
Case closed! St. Peter’s sweeps mock trial competition
3 students to receive Albert Neal grants
Pope, bishops discuss decision on pre-Vatican II liturgy (CNS)
Pope announces special year dedicated to St. Paul (CNS)

July 11, 2007
Music, religion with a lively island beat
Teens take a summer break in hopes of building their leadership skills
Principles for building leadership skills
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Father Pereda new judicial vicar for DRVC
Pope relaxes restrictions on use of traditional Latin Mass (CNS)
Local Latin Mass attendees welcome Pope’s directive 
Bishops urge rejection of ‘radical’ same sex marriage proposal
Benefit will help others in Mathew’s memory
Divine Mercy program will invite faithful to trust in ‘endless mercy’
Suspicious fire damages St. Rose of Lima School, playground
Cafe’s owners operate on donations, trust ‘so all may eat’ (CNS)
Author: ‘rebel’ girls stand up to pressures, live chaste lifestyles (CNS)

July 18, 2007
Psalms share in the beauty that nature provides
After 65 years, Father Charest still displays a passion for his vocation
Selection of hymns: ‘giving people something to sing about’
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Our Parishes: Holy Name of Jesus Church, Woodbury
New leaders: New council of the Dominican Sisters of Amityville
New Baltimore archbishop has served soldiers and seminarians (CNS)
Pope to address U.N. next spring (CNS)
PFI getting ready for fall classes
CUA Web site offers new ways to teach history (CNS)
Camp provides comforting atmosphere for ‘other-abled’ adults (CNS)
Religious liberty attorney joins USCCB staff (CNS)

July 25, 2007
Young people take time to look at faith, doctrine
Parish check-ups measure ‘how Spirit is guiding us’
Foundation hopes to double grants for diocesan students
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Gospel choir "brings the Holy Spirit"
Newman focus: Charity and justice
Good Samaritan Nursing Home chef cooks up winning meal
Maureen Walsh named Samaritan of the Year
Catholic culture gives Washington neighborhood ‘Little Rome’ identity (CNS)
Jerusalem’s coadjutor says Christians must remain in Holy Land (CNS)

August 1, 2007
Boot camp for believers offers spiritual boost
Catholic education called cornerstone to parish life
No business like show business for keeping parish together during summer
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Advocates share one goal: calling forth gifts of those with disabilities
Married couples share ‘life experience of faith’ with engaged couples
Sister Ronald joins leadership council of Holy Family Sisters
‘Patients First’ bill promotes ethical stem-cell research (CNS)
Books focus on where God fits in (CNS)
U.S. must do more to aid Iraqi refugees, prelates tell Rice (CNS)
Personalities, faith of Catholic Channel hosts attract listeners (CNS)
‘Christopher Closeup’ ending 55-year run (CNS)
Joy, holiness called keys to attracting African-American vocations (CNS)

August 8, 2007
A fair time! Parish festivals abound
All-Night Prayer Vigil for Life
Bishop will join with diocesan youth going to WYD 2008
But it will take $$$
Charities hits the road with food items for those in need
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
St. Paul-Minneapolis Catholic community responds to bridge collapse (CNS)
Young African-Americans called to bring their vision and leadership
New hospice center will support patients, families with extra care
News agency calls Chinese priests’ arrest part of government crackdown (CNS)
Long Islanders spiritually join with friars on culture of life march
Cardinal Lustiger, Jewish-born leader of dialogue, dies
An old tradition is renewed with ‘Blessing of Cars’ (CNS)
Catholic actor pitches plays with pro-life message (CNS)
‘False idols’ work against life, Cardinal Rigali tells Catholic pro-life leaders (CNS)

August 15, 2007
Beach Day '07
O’Brien joins TLIC as director of advertising and marketing
Summer program brings Jesus home
Though it was a drill, staff and volunteers were tested
‘Celebrating Faith with Your Children’ to be theme of workshops
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Molloy adding graduate degree in criminal justice studies
Maryknoll contest theme: ‘Put away your sword’
Cardinal Bertone stresses role of laity
Growing number of young men join Knights college councils
PFI getting ready for fall classes
U.N. force in Darfur must protect civilians, Church worker says
Robert Novak explains his Catholic conversion in new book

August 22, 2007
CHS food service is sailing into five-star territory
New statue replaces one that was vandalized
Quake hit Mexico; Peru relief continues
Diocesan missions unscathed
Closer to home, Charities USA is preparing
Young people share their views on being Catholic and being proud
Priest: All in central Utah want to aid miners’ families, rescuers (CNS)
Bill aims to make motherhood easier for college students (CNS)
In honor of Mary
Three women profess first vows as Sisters of the Poor

August 29, 2007
Rosary Walk for Life
St. Mary’s class finally meets their Peace Corps pen pal
Students get to fine tune their skills: Telecare interns get real TV experience
WAIT Training
Our Parishes: St. James Church, Setauket
Peruvian earthquake victims join Vatican official in prayer near epicenter (CNS)
On their way: blessings for Life Teen graduates as they head for college
Vatican officials say book shows Mother Teresa’s strength (CNS)
Religious life discernment begins with long 650-mile bike ride (CNS)
Late summer reading ...  (CNS)

September 5, 2007
Encuentro
Bishop Murphy to celebrate 9/11 Memorial Mass
Retirement fund adds glow to golden years of religious
Triplets join throng of students who add volunteering to busy schedules
Marianist Center helps nurture families
Mass, rosary, “Walk of Remembrance” to honor priest, others killed on 9/11
Knights send disaster relief to Peruvian quake victims (CNS)
Unnatural disasters: Human choices lead to inequity in Latin America (CNS)
TV programming in the public interest: What a concept!
A special relationship
Catholic doctor fights cancer with stem cells from umbilical cords (CNS)
Book pays tribute to Franciscan who said "yes" to God (CNS)
Capuchin bakery project: Beyond feeding poor to ‘saving generations’ (CNS)

September 12, 2007
Prayerful remembrance - 9/11 Memorial Mass
Blessing of the shields
Diocese to increase availability of Latin Mass
Telecare to air Latin Mass Friday morning
‘Dancing of the Giglio’
St. Agnes Medals will honor contributions to diocese
North Fork Apostolate helped newcomers become proud citizens
25th anniversary celebration
Summer helper named bishop in Philippines
Family ministry mustering forces
Youth rally to kick off ‘new evangelization’
Our Lady of the Isle’s clergy bring a special passion to their ministry
In Austria, pope sticks to core theme of Christian values (CNS)
A taste of the ‘Big Apple’ (CNS)
Capuchin bakery project: Beyond feeding poor to ‘saving generations’ (CNS)

September 19, 2007
‘Unsung heroes’ from every parish honored with St. Agnes Medal before packed cathedral
Catholic youth rally rocks Eastport shrine
Bishop calls for prayers, fasting throughout Respect Life Month
Installations
Youth Rally at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Roosevelt
Flyers dedicate new center
Scouts receive recognition
School boards critical to mission of Catholic education
Catholic bestsellers list
Vatican says food, water must be provided to ‘vegetative’ patients (CNS)
Christian musician performs concert in Patchogue

September 26, 2007
Award winner profiles
Religious Jubilee Celebration
‘Domestic Church’: a sanctified family life transforms world
‘Laps for Learning’ - riding for Catholic schools
Gen. Pace to students: career inspired by Chaminade grad killed in Vietnam
‘To Life’ lecture series
Cathedral rector installed
Fighting hunger, poverty on Long Island
Called to candidacy
‘Healthy Sundays’ program brings Catholic health care to parishes
San Jose deacon’s novel turned into a major motion picture (CNS)
New releases on DVD (CNS)
Shackled and cuffed: Prisoners need pastoral attention (CNS)
Tony Blair to speak at annual Al Smith dinner (CNS)
‘Trade’ actress once had private screening with Pope John Paul II (CNS)

October 3, 2007
Award winner profiles
Family is the key to Church’s mission
Bishop Murphy to join “Stand Up For Life” vigil
Bishop Murphy to speak on interfaith dialogue
St. Ignatius celebrates the past while looking to the future
100th anniversary
‘Bella’: a powerful family film
Student contest to help celebrate diocesan 50th anniversary
Pastor installed
Our Parishes
St. Joseph’s School Web site wins certificate of excellence
Cemetery directors called to comfort families with faith, kindness

October 10, 2007
Award winner profiles
Funeral Mass for Msgr. James Coffey
See Bishop William Murphy's thoughts on Immigration
Bishop calls for ‘united front of religious faith’
Vigil for life
Youth Voice
Father Ozele: ‘Sometimes the healing starts from the inside’
80th anniversary
Stewardship: taking care of our spiritual and worldly blessings
Student contest to help celebrate diocesan 50th anniversary
Pastor installed
Final Vows
‘Joy of Music’ concert benefits seminary
Blessing Of Animals
Holy Childhood Association launches World Mission Rosary program

October 17, 2007
Award winner profiles
Pro-life progress endangered in NY
Help for the holidays
50th anniversary: SS. Cyril & Methodius Church
Liturgy of the Hours: a model for daily prayer
Our Parishes: Corpus Christi Church, Mineola
Youth Voice: ‘The awesomeness that is our God’
Feast of St. Gerard Majella
St. Anthony’s in first-place tie following 34-14 win over Trinity
Islanders to host Catholic Elementary School Night Nov. 10
New pastor installed in Sea Cliff
Revised code helps Church respond to ‘signs of the times’
Archbishop Chaput to highlight social scientists’ conference
Fatima’s message: Following the Gospel is the path to peace

October 24, 2007
Award winner profiles
Bishop: civil discourse needed on immigration
Homecoming honors pioneers who built diocesan high schools
Technology Day at Adventureland
Richard Koubek: mobilizing Catholics to advocate for those in need
Youth Voice: ‘Daily spiritual feel’ at St. Anthony’s strengthens faith; Praying in song with ‘St. Greg’s’ consortium
New look, new technology highlight Telecare’s new season
‘Spirit of excitement’ awaits World Youth Day pilgrims (CNS)
Diocesan Golden Jubilee Mass, Oyster Bay Deanery
World Mission Sunday
Political field is for lay people, but Church must guide (CNS)

October 31, 2007
Award winner profiles
Profile list
We remember ...
Archbishop Chaput: Catholics must challenge culture as early Christians did
Religious educators honored
Father Joe returns to Kerala, India to fulfill a dream
 Faith on Tap: ‘Man, woman, what’s the difference?’
Support for Kenyan children
Our Parishes: Curé of Ars Church, Merrick
Youth Voice
Three new pastors installed
New pastor installed in Cutchogue
New pastor installed in Carle Place
New pastor installed in Mastic Beach
Chaminade and St. John the Baptist take cross country crowns
Holy Trinity students continue to meet ‘Rachel’s Challenge’
Help needed this Thanksgiving Holiday
Big Truck Day
Wrongly convicted, he advocates against death penalty
Debate over gay rights about more than same-sex marriage

November 7, 2007
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE to ROME, ITALY
Award winner profiles
Profile list
Diocesan pilgrimage to Rome
Good, happy priests — best way to promote vocations
Catholic Charities’ Caritas Award honors their service
‘40 Days for Life’ ends on hopeful note at closing vigil
 Golden Wedding jubilarians honored at Nov. 4 celebration
Youth Voice
New pastor installed in Islip Terrace
Religious Education
Teach the Children
Our Lady of Peace
St. Rosalie
Christ the King
What is a DRE?
Our Lady of Grace
Help needed this Thanksgiving Holiday
Girl’s comment saved ‘I Am the Bread of Life’ song from trash bin

November 14, 2007
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE to ROME, ITALY:
Photos from Rome
Four marks of the Church
Bishops: martyrs and saints should inspire and challenge today's faithful
From whence they came
‘A taste of heaven’
Award winner profiles
Profile list
Father Capodanno’s cause for sainthood
Voices of Faith concert supports Operation Veronica
Contest winner: Local student’s work to adorn Christmas card for missions
Spanish newspaper reaches out to Latino community
Pope to visit ground zero in April
Papal visit news, vote for Cardinal George highlight bishops’ meeting
Youth Voice
Collection to aid CCHD and Home Missions to be taken this weekend
Religious Education

November 21, 2007
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE to ROME, ITALY:
Photos from Rome
Four marks of the Church
Award winner profiles
Profile list
Art Deco artist’s mosaics adorn seminary and local sites
Celebrating 50 years of religious education in our diocese
Highlights of Religious Education Week
MICAH working to raise awareness of poverty
St. Vincent de Paul Society:
Providing practical, ongoing aid to needy
Thrift stores offer both direct and indirect benefits to Long Islanders
Bereaved should ‘do what helps your heart’ during holiday season
Youth Voice
Call for bipartisan cooperation on responsible transition in Iraq
Archbishop for Military Services named
Young pro-life activist encourages listeners
Mass for immigrants
Feast of Our Lady of Ostrabrama
Father Pereda named monsignor
Catholic, Bible-themed toys on the market
Father Pereda named monsignor
Religious Education

November 28, 2007
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE to ROME, ITALY:
Photos from Rome
Stories from Rome
Award winner profiles
Profile list
Golden wedding jubilarians honored in Commack
Msgr. Maniscalco to author Question and Answer column
‘Dawn of a new age’
Life-affirming stem cell breakthrough
Father Davanzo installed
Liturgical composer gives uplifting concert and workshop
Buckley: Founders saw religion as essential to American experiment
Retreats at Seminary
Weekend brings high school, college students together
Youth Voice
State titles, national rankings highlight fall sports season
‘Hello, Mary Lou’ still paying off for priest
Religious Education

December 5, 2007
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE to ROME, ITALY:
Photos from Rome
Stories from Rome
Award winner profiles
Profile list
Bishop Murphy to undergo surgery December 6
Catholic school parents and alumni: Tell us your stories!
Pope: People need God to have hope
Charismatic renewal has potential to aid new evangelization
Catholics urged to focus on their relationship with Jesus
Father Corali: ‘I have always been happy being a priest’
National Night of Prayer for Life
Molloy takes hands-on approach to helping seniors with relocation stress
MICAH offers discussion guides
on combating hunger
Youth Voice
Catholic comedy legend Tim Conway keeps them laughing
Parish extends warm welcome to Korean community
Statue Blessing for Advent
Knights of Columbus remind us to “Keep Christ in Christmas”
Inquiring Photographer
Parish honors Sisters of Mercy, retiring assistant principal
Defibrillators for schools
Bishop Murphy elected chair of USCCB Domestic Policy Committee
Msgr. Maniscalco to author Question and Answer column
Diocese organizing March for Life pilgrimages for young Catholics
Religious Education

December 12, 2007
50 Years as a Diocese
Award winner profiles
Bishop Murphy released from Mercy Medical Center
Catholic school parents and alumni: Tell us your stories!
The new evangelization heralds future
Local parishes participate in the new evangelization
Shared devotion to Blessed Mother brings parishioners closer
Msgr. Manly, former Kings Park pastor, found vocation in Irish roots
Our friendly neighborhood chaplain
Holiday postage avoids seasonal sticking point
Youth Voice
Pope okays plenary indulgence for Lourdes anniversary
Will new director take Vatican Museums far from the madding crowd?
Ordination of Transitional Deacons
God on the gridiron: Faith helps football players on, off field
Synod on Bible should reignite passion for Scripture
Msgr. Maniscalco to author Question and Answer column

December 19, 2007
50 Years as a Diocese
Award winner profiles
Retired priests luncheon
Catholic school parents and alumni: Tell us your stories!
Christmas 2007
Dominican Sister is on the frontline helping families
It's all in a day's work for LaSallian volunteers
Polar Bear plunge for hunger
Youth Voice
Vatican creche to place Holy Family in Joseph's carpentry workshop
Senate bill to aid pregnant women seen as "long overdue"
Msgr. Maniscalco to author Question and Answer column

December 26, 2007
A round-up of photos from 2007
Tour guide encourages others to "follow in the footsteps of Christ"
World Youth Day: Diocesan Web site highlights pilgrimage; local events also planned
Annual Christmas Mass at correctional facility
Six-year-old on way to sainthood; pope approves decree of heroic virtue
Progress, but still challenges mark interfaith relations
Youth Voice
Rome basilica establishes ecumenical chapel in preparation for Pauline year
Report on abuse crisis: Church's response is impressive, but more is still needed
2007: Beginning of the end for stem-cell wars?
Iraqi Christians suffered increased violence, displacement in 2007