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January 2, 2008
Survivors pray on third anniversary of tsunami in Indonesia
Telecare produces video; Msgr. Maniscalco warns of Gov. Spitzer's proposed "radical" abortion bill
Gospel champions: Video game puts action into faith
Parish "saddened" that thief didn't simply ask for help
Senate confirms Mary Ann Glendon as U.S. ambassador to Vatican
Vatican official cites "truth battle," urges Catholic press to defend Church's vision
"Juno": a new comedy with a strong pro-life message
Youth Voice: Team pitches in to help a woman who helps others
"Christ Our Hope" is theme of logo for papal trip
Philanthropist Frank J. Hanna III: "Catholic schools are in a better position to teach about virtue"
Vatican calls U.N. vote against death penalty "sign of hope"
January 16, 2008
SPECIAL SECTION HIGHLIGHTING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Recovery efforts underway after fire
"Life's a Symphony": an informal class on classical music
Long Islander elected to lead worldwide School Sisters of Notre Dame
Haitian-Americans celebrate at cathedral
Office of Worship helps people to meet God in the liturgy
Catholic best-sellers list for January 2008
Parish embraces local Portuguese faith community
Bringing Christmas cheer to hospital patients and staff
Faith events bring teens closer to God
Journey of faith takes young L.I. woman to theology studies in Rome
St. Anthony's runners sacrifice race to aid a fallen rival
CYO leaders: Sports can help promote virtue
Annual telethon to support "the best in Catholic television"
Confessions before Mass get good response at OLPH
Cathedral sexton's service is grounded in love and prayer
Small Church communities strengthen faith and family
January 23, 2008
SPECIAL SECTION HIGHLIGHTING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Long Islanders March for Life
Jubilee Mass closes ‘year of tremendous grace’
Young winners of anniversary contest receive honors
Youth J.A.M.: Vibrant prayer, praise and fellowship
200,000 flood Vatican in support of Pope in university flap
Parish book club explores writings of Blessed Mother Teresa
Cathedral hosts North American music directors
Our Catholic Schools: Events at Catholic schools around Long Island
Catholic school open houses
My Catholic School Experience
Students are stars of fine arts program at OLH
Youth Voice: The Gulf Coast disaster
Bishop Murphy Scholarship
Cuban Catholic leaders hope visit reinforces faith
Diocese expands Formation program with Spanish classes
Religious studies courses scheduled
January 30, 2008
SPECIAL SECTION HIGHLIGHTING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Thousands march for life in Washington
March for Life Photos
Lenten fast: Exercise to build moral and spiritual muscle
2008 Lenten regulations
Governor Spitzer drops school tax deduction from budget
Cardinal Egan formally opens sainthood cause for Paulist Fathers’ founder
Christmas poster contest Winners
Long Island recognizes Poverty in America Awareness Month
Soup Kitchen Volunteering
Catholic colleges can be more affordable than families think
The Energeia Partnership at Molloy fosters stewardship
Youth Voice: God’s love is everlasting, Mother 'has always been my rock'
Grandpa’s pin
Top 10 reasons to choose a Catholic college
My Catholic School Experience
February 6, 2008
SPECIAL SECTION HIGHLIGHTING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Bishop Murphy's letter on Lent 2008
2008 Lenten regulations
Maria Regina sends ‘Helping Hands’ to New Orleans
Annulment: Clearing up the myths, misunderstandings
Steps of annulment process lead to peace
For special needs children, it’s more about the heart than the mind
New chaplains appointed to lawyers guild
Life and work go on despite devastating fire at parish
New on DVD ...
Corpus Christi School gives students sense of community
My Catholic School Experience
Seminary to host Church in America meeting of bishops
Youth Voice: Faith must be expressed through actions, Witnessing God’s presence in ‘remarkable’ children
Centering prayer ‘fills the body with spiritual nourishment’
February 13, 2008
SPECIAL SECTION HIGHLIGHTING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
‘Elected through God...’
World Marriage Day:
Enrichment Day offers ‘healthy vision of marriage’
Engaged? First call the Church, then the caterer
Modern technology promotes traditional values for couples
Partners in Christ: Couples serve together
St. Martha’s parish celebrates 150th Lourdes anniversary
Childhood friend says Tom Coughlin’s success is rooted in values of Catholic school and parish
Planned giving options help provide for future of Church on L.I.
Cardinal: Good Friday wording a challenge, not an obstacle
My Catholic School Experience
Youth Voice: I am thankful
HEALTH & HOSPITALS:
Scholarships available for healthcare studies
Molloy offers panel discussions for nurses
Local missionary: Gospel can inspire health care workers motivated by faith
February 20, 2008
Bishops from U.S., Canada, Latin America meet at seminary
‘Teen Freedom’ at McGann Mercy H.S.
Thousands gather at Lourdes on 150th anniversary of Marian apparitions
Pope waives waiting period for Sister Lucia’s beatification process
God ‘raising an army of men’ to help spread the faith
Men urged to ‘be bold’ in proclaiming faith
Local priest reacts to political turmoil, violence in Kenya
Youth Voice: Inspired by Habitat for Humanity, The many ways we express our faith
CALL TO CONTINUING CONVERSION
Parish on Illinois campus provides comfort after shooting
February 27, 2008
Celebrating faith, culture: Mass for Catholics of African Ancestry
Holy Trinity students ready to take on the world
SHA swimmer makes a splash in international competition
Parish’s ‘ministry of presence’ walks with those who mourn
Our Parishes: Church of St. Gerard Majella
Youth Voice: For SJB students, a life-changing experience serving others
Brooklyn Tablet celebrates centennial
Still time to join bishop on pilgrimage to Eucharistic Congress in Quebec
‘Comfort My Heart’ theme of March 8 bereavement conference
Diocese offers training sessions to help prevent abuse
March 5, 2008
Pope appeals for peace in Iraq and release of kidnapped Mosul archbishop
Bishop urges faithful to join Advocacy Network
Celebrating with disabled ‘our worth as children of God’
Tommy Lasorda shares baseball tips and tales at St. Dominic’s
Friends of the Seminary provide financial, spiritual support
Youth Voice: Junior-senior prom a night to remember for Kellenberg students
Let’s hear from public school students!
Washington youth to pope: ‘See you soon!’
Tennis events serve as vehicle to feed hungry on L.I. and globally
Martin Sheen named recipient of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal
Music to raise the roof
Blessing the ‘holy ground’ of the Domestic Church
Priesthood: ‘Incredibly fun, incredibly exciting, incredibly important’
Pope offers encouragement to religious orders
Pope: Vocations thrive in parishes with ‘spiritual soil’
March 12, 2008
Pope pained by news that kidnapped Iraqi archbishop was found dead
Reconciliation: ‘You are forgivable, and you are forgiven’
Richly blessed, once again
Gearing up for World Youth Day 2008
Seminary’s Msgr. Denzer Memorial Lecture offers biblical lessons for today
Youth Voice: Darfur: Responding as Christians to death, hunger
St. William the Abbot hosts annual Lenten Soup Supper
Conferral of papal honors at traditional Latin Mass
2008 CHSAA Varsity Basketball Championships
St. Edward’s young people send prayers and care packages to soldiers
Pro-life oratorical contest winners
Diocesan bereavement conference brings comfort to broken hearts
Anger: It’s a part of grief
Schedule of upcoming Virtus training sessions in March
Diocese of Rockville Centre - Office of Communications - 7 March 2008
March 19, 2008
Bishop Murphy’s Easter reflections:Bishop William Murphy shares his thoughts on this Easter season, The Liturgies of Holy Week
Students reach into their hearts to ‘Live Mercy’
Why is Easter so early this year? It’s a lunar thing
For family viewing ...
Palm Sunday celebration with the deaf community
Youth Voice: Of sweet potatoes, roller hockey and joy-filled faith
Amid Spitzer scandal, Catholics lobby in Albany to urge focus on family, life, and human needs
Pope on archbishop’s death: ‘Enough with the bloodshed in Iraq’
Pope will offer Americans insights of a ‘world-class intellectual’
Respect Life Youth Awards
The Liturgies of Holy Week
Students carry the cross for life in campus ministry event
Father Kevin Mackin named next president of Mt. St. Mary’s
March 26, 2008
Alleluia ... He is risen!
Holy Thursday Chrism Mass
Virtus trainers help ensure children’s safe environment
Priests join lay volunteers to raise awareness
Sharing sandwiches and spirituality on Saturdays
Peace Mass
Youth Voice: ‘Small things are what help me to be faithful’, ‘I know what I believe in’
My Catholic School Experience
‘Poe-try’ symposium brings author’s works to life
Weekly articles highlight ministries of ‘small but active parish’
K of C national telecast to preview pope’s ‘Journey of Hope’ to U.S.
Going Green
$4,000 grant a ‘great gift’ for St. Anne’s music program
Pastoral Formation Institute announces schedule of spring 2008 sessions
The saint and the actor:
Scofield seemed to become Sir Thomas More
April 2, 2008
Divine Mercy Sunday
Rally planned to prepare youth for Pope’s visit
Popemobile shipped to U.S., scheduled to arrive in early April
Papal skateboard? Pope Benedict will take home unusual gift
Religious life is ‘proof of the presence of God.’ Interested?
Peace Mass
Youth Voice: Stepping into their world,Parish’s program a ‘holy ground’ for teens
Baseball inspires Lenten ‘spring training’ in Florida parishes
Candidate is excited about the possibilities of her vocation
Finding the spiritual side to living with physical challenges
Young adult Catholics are interested in Church ministry
Kellenberg H.S. to take part in ‘Sunday Mass’
Pastoral Formation Institute schedules spring information sessions
K of C survey: Pope will find a spiritual nation during U.S. visit
Schedule of Virtus training sessions, April-August
April 9, 2008
"Portable Vatican" to accompany Pope to U.S.
Telecare the place to be for live, faith-based coverage of pope's visite to D.C., New York
Upcoming papal visit spurs students to explore history of Pope Benedict XVI and the papacy
RVC schools join national effort to honor pope through service
Pope: "I shall come to U.S. to proclaim Christ" as hope for all
Youth Voice: "The great love of God has lit the way"
My Catholic school experience
Pope-arazzi turn seminary into pre-papal media center
Catholic youth pledge 500,000 service hours
Tips on greening the environment and the bottom line
Welcome! Newly baptized share liturgy at St. Agnes Cathedral
Mass for Pope John Paul II
Spiritual Care Companions provide a listening ear
April 16, 2008
POPE BENEDICT WAVES BEFORE BOARDING PLANE FOR START OF PASTORAL VISIT TO U.S.
Catholic Charities CEO
Laura Cassell to welcome Pope to White House
L.I. priest part of D.C. excitement
Second-grader: Greeting pope is like "going to heaven"
The hottest ticket in town
Pope hopes to help heal wounds of priestly sex abuse during U.S. trip
Nationwide prayer for vocations to coincide with Pope's visit
Youth Voice: Our Holy Father's enduring message of hope, A young boy's dreams
Tomorrow's Hope gala to honor "great benefactor" Peter Quick
Crochet kindness
Papal visit: Local clergy part of media coverage
Pope brings Vatican with him when he leaves Vatican City for U.S.
Turning stadium into cathedral for a day is a challenge, says priest
Pope's prayer at ground zero will implore peace for "violent world"
April 23, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI Visits the United States
Full listing of speaches from the Apostolic Journey to the United States of America and visit to the United Nations Organization Headquarters
Pope tells bishops in Washington: ‘Religion not just a private affair’
Participating in arrival ceremony for pope was a ‘remarkable experience’
Papal Mass at Nationals Park:
A student’s heart filled with hope in a stadium filled with love and affection
Catholic learning institutions must ‘reverberate’ with faith
Pope affirmed, challenged Catholic educators
Pope deplores abuse, praises reforms, seeks to heal victims
Praying for vocations
Heroes and courage
Pre-papal youth rally: Teens evangelize teens
Pope: Human rights critical to advancing common good
Students greet Pope at JFK
Pope tells youth: authentic freedom rooted in truth of Christ
‘It was so unbelievably amazing ... like being in heaven’
Holy Father invites disabled children to be signs of hope
Act as ‘beacons of hope,’ Holy Father tells priests, deacons, religious
Pope makes time to pay homage to U.S. theologian Cardinal Dulles
‘Hope is the new four-letter word ...’ Youth react to Pope
‘B16’ hits Yankee Stadium homer
Pope: ‘Follow faithfully in footsteps of those who have gone before’
The lucky ones — getting ready for stadium
‘Prayerful, holy day ...’ Locals respond to Yankee Stadium Mass
Prayers and healing at ground zero
Father Zientarski moved by sense of unity with worldwide Church at Mass
‘Marvelous reverence’ impresses local deacon
50th anniversary celebration
April 30, 2008
Full texts from Pope’s visit available
‘I still do...’ Celebrating 50 or more years of married bliss
Diocesan DVD details sacramental marriage
Media Watch Church teaching, not ‘diocesan position’
Acolytes and readers instituted at seminary
CYO hosts games for athletes with challenges
Outreach Center in Wyandanch reopens
Global Awareness Night
Seminary profs, student work on commemorative book
The Legacy of Faith
Dancing with the Stars at Our Lady of Mercy
Our Parishes: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Virtus training - May calendar
May 7, 2008
Scholarship honors students who serve
MICAH conference seeks ways to fight poverty on L.I.
Father Saloy sentenced
Junior high students try the law at OLMA tournament
Thank you, Mom, for the gift of faith
My Catholic School Experience
‘Growing Up’ for moms, girls
Friends of the Seminary
CYO scholarships awarded
Diocesan teachers honored at dinner
St. Patrick’s celebrates anniversary and new pastor
Girl Scouts and leaders honored at annual diocesan convocation
May 14, 2008
Bishop Murphy’s Pastoral Letter on Holy Communion
Bishop issues pastoral letter on celebration of Eucharist, distribution of Communion
Communion services
Bienvenido Espiritu Santo
Called to serve ... Bishop to ordain 13 to permanent diaconate
INNspiring: feeding hungry Long Islanders for 25 years
Parishes surpass CMA goals
Pacing the pope: Benedict’s seclusion is prudence, not disappearing act
Helping parents, children post-divorce
Priests to celebrate jubilees
Youth Voice: 50 Years of Faith
My Catholic School Experience
Helen Alvare, CUA professor, named consultor to Pontifical Council for the Laity
EDUCATION SECTION:
Building campaign transforms Iona campus in New Rochelle
College students to study Pope’s trip to U.S. in April
Molloy College strives to end homelessness
Campus chatter
Cardinal Arinze challenges colleges to be ‘unambiguously Catholic’
Queen of Martyrs parishioner wins scholarship to study the organ
May 21, 2008
Diocese welcomes new deacons
Golden liturgy celebrates couples married 50 years or more
CMA reaches out to the East End of LI
At Mako Residence, independence with CMA support
Huntington doctor teams with relief agencies in Africa
World Communications Day
Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation honors service to schools
Chinese Catholics pray, work to assist quake victim
Priests to celebrate jubilees
Knights of Columbus organize Prayer Rally in Albany
Priest Jubilarians
Seminary Convocation
Sports champs
Our parishes: St. Pius X
Molloy Commencement
Seminary Convocation
Catholic Health Services helps Nigerian priest with surgery
May 28, 2008
Ordination section
Eucharist has power to unite and strengthen
High School Sports
Blessed Sacrament School celebrates golden jubilee
Our parishes: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The Long Island Catholic honors high school journalists
Local youth prepare as World Youth Day, Australia, approaches
Priests to celebrate jubilees
Pioneer spirit helps run rural Catholic church in Alaska
Long Island pilgrims visit Lourdes
Faith and love vital to human survival
My Catholic School Experience
Diocese announces Virtus training schedule for the month of June
June 4, 2008
Vatican education chief visits St. Agnes School
High School Sports
TLIC honored at Convention
New advisory group has first meeting with bishop
The Diocesan Pastoral Council
Bishop breaks new ground in North Merrick
St. Mary’s Msgr. Chiara celebrates 60th anniversary
Office of Deacon Formation plans information meetings
Golden jubilarians
Catholic Conference deplores ‘unilateral move’ on same-sex marriage
Catholic students launch pilgrim news Web site for World Youth Day
Cardinal Bertone sees Ukraine as crossroads between east and west
Priest to celebrate jubilee
Cablevision to spotlight Catholic Charities
Mass for Sacraments of Initiation
June 11, 2008
Nine pilgrimage sites in Rome readied for Pauline year
NYS bishops respond to Gov. Paterson’s directive on same-sex “marriages
Parish helps immigrants become citizens
Our parishes: Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish family organizes send-off for high school seniors
SHA golfer takes NYS Championship
Holocaust survivor’s story of faith
Catholic Ministries Appeal announces ‘Voice of our Youth’ essay contest
Pope names Florentine cardinal to head Vatican’s family council
Teens’ voices raised in song aid children with disabilities, elderly
Vatican to scrap formal protocol for meeting with Bush
Bienvenidas! Hispanic women celebrate life in the Church
Fighting poverty with their feet
Racing for a cure
June 18, 2008
Ordained to spread the Gospel
Confirmations conferred in traditional Latin liturgy
50 years a priest, Father Callahan was ‘drawn to the Mass’
Coach’s Yankee know-how spurs high school champ
Jim McKay: Friends, family recall contributions to Church, community
Tim Russert: Remembered for his fondness for Church, faithfulness
St. Patrick’s long history of social ministry
Bishops embrace ethical stem cell research,
condemn embryo destruction as immoral
Feeding the masses: Aussies plan giant barbecue for World Youth Day
Pope, Bush discuss international concerns,
commitment to values during Rome visit
Vatican to scrap formal protocol for meeting with Bush
Shroud of Turin to be displayed in 2010
June 25, 2008
Kid-powered dance of the giglio
PFI Awards
‘Grateful for all God has done for me’
Official appointments
Tens of thousands accompany Eucharist through streets of Quebec
Bishop appoints new pastors for 16 parishes
Praying for vocations with the patron of parish priests
Liturgical texts not subject to ‘individual tastes,’ bishop says
Catholics say farewell to Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah of Jerusalem
Getting ready for WYD
Our Parishes
July 2, 2008
Pope opens year of St. Paul, says apostle should serve as model for contemporary Christians
Pilgrims picnic, pray before WYD
St. Martha’s kicks off Pauline jubilee year
Father Jean Baptiste credits Haitian upbringing
Local retreat to share World Youth Day experience
Pope appoints Archbishop Burke of St. Louis to head Vatican’s highest court
Order of Malta Annual Mass
Fun in the Sun
Mother & Daughter Tea
St Joseph Sisters call for peace and justice
Local missionaries follow Paul’s example
Pope authorizes granting of indulgences for Pauline year events
Pope turns spotlight on St. Paul as model for modern Christians
Virtus training schedule for July
July 9, 2008
Go with God
Murals enliven St. Anthony’s new chapel
Faith and family most important to Council’s longest serving Knight
Can’t go to Australia? We’ll bring World Youth Day to you!
Diocese offers tool to ensure confirmation readiness
Helping teens see choices in the light of the Gospel
Faces of saints
July 16, 2008
A journey of conversion
‘Aloha spirit’ greets WYD pilgrims in Hawaii
Priesthood has made Msgr. Sommer a part of people’s lives
Our Parishes: St. Martin of Tours
St. Francis Hospital celebrates its largest expansion
St. Agnes singers among hundreds of youth performing at the national shrine
When grace comes stamped
July 23, 2008
WYD: A celebration of the Spirit
Cheers for ‘Benedetto’
Bishop Murphy leads session
Moments to remember
World Youth Day closes with same spirit of celebration
World Youth Day 2011
On 40th anniversary, ‘Humanae Vitae’ gaining more attention
Diocese expands ‘wonderful opportunity’ for traditional Latin form of Mass
Tony Snow remembered as a ‘Christian man’ who ‘loved life’
Teens connect to WYD without leaving Long Island
Amid freebies, young people gravitate to booths of religious
July 30, 2008
Holy Cross Church, Sunrise Mass
YouthLeaders rest, renew and learn at St. Gabriel’s
‘O brave new world...’ Shakespeare at Molloy
Conference marks 40th anniversary of ‘Humanae Vitae’
Potluck supper and prayer
Former TLIC editor celebrates golden jubilee of priesthood
Centennial salute!
Sounds of rustling pages turn to clanging scaffolds
Youth Voice
August 6, 2008
FAIR WEATHER
Fun and worship on Fire Island
Exhibit chronicles history of Catholics in New York
A leap of faith brings Father Smith to silver jubilee
‘The most powerful connection with God’
‘HOTSHOTS’ gather school supplies for children in need
Dedication to service
Our Parishes: Most Holy Trinity Parish
Finding the spiritual connection to service
August 13, 2008
Supreme Knight: Catholics must stop accommodating pro-abortion politicians
Old Camp, New Fun
Father Donovan’s priesthood ‘a blessing’
With the aid of local Knights, dogs lend a helping paw
We have received the power of the Holy Spirit
Nursing ministry at St. Anne’s offers aid and comfort
At conference on AIDS, Mexican bishop cites abstinence, marital fidelity
Pope calls for immediate end to military action in Georgia
August 20, 2008
Family Rosary Rally promises day of fun and devotion
Bible School ‘Bigs’ grow into Gospel action
Father Diederich: 50 years preaching the Word
Our Parishes: Church of St. Paul the Apostle
Grace in the Spirit
Bible School a family affair
Saturday Seminars will foster renewal
August 27, 2008
Hail Mary! First Annual Rosary Rally in Eastport
Uniondale youth come out strong for positive change
Father Fitzgerald: serving with joy for 50 years
Diocese welcomes new teachers
People of Philippine diocese need our help
Father Eschun celebrates 10 years of priesthood
Discovering Jesus’ Power at Bible School
Bishops: Speaker Pelosi misrepresents Church teaching against abortion
USCCB welcomes conscience protections for health care workers
Virtus training classes scheduled
Young missionaries serve U.S. campuses
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