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The Rev. Reginald Tuggle, former pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church, Roosevelt, leads the service.
The Rev. Reginald Tuggle, former pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church, Roosevelt, leads the service.
Interfaith prayer service honors Dr. King
Above: The Rev. Reginald Tuggle, former pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church, Roosevelt, leads the service.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy as a civil rights advocate were lauded during an interfaith prayer service held in observance of his 83rd birthday at St. Brigid’s Church, 
Westbury, Jan. 15. Speaking in front of a capacity audience, representatives of various religious groups joined politicians in praising the historic efforts of Dr. King to secure equality, freedom and justice for all people. Dr. King was assassinated at age 39 in 1968, four years after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
Above: Msgr. Ralph Sommer, St. Brigid’s pastor, welcomes visitors to his church.
Elizabeth Riouse sings with the choir of Antioch Baptist Church, Hempstead.
Members of the Sister Thea Bowman Diocesan Gospel Choir sing.
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Newly-installed Cardinal Dolan to speak at diocesan Public Policy Convocation
Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan will be the keynote speaker at the diocesan Public Policy Convocation on March 3 at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, Hicksville.
The Cardinal’s theme will be “On the HHS Mandate: How Catholics Can Make an Impact.” Bishop William Murphy will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the event’s opening Mass. Beginning with registration at 8:45 a.m. and running through 1 p.m., the convocation will include a panel discussion on the New York State bishops’ 2012 legislative agenda which counts respect for life, Catholic education and protection for the poor and vulnerable among its priorities.
The event is free. Registration is required. Online registration is available on the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s website www.catholiccharities.cc/ or by calling 516-733-7078.
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