Msgr. Hurley’s students recall his caring ways
Editor: On February 15, Msgr. Daniel Hurley, pastor emeritus of St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa, passed away (see page 8). As former students of Father H. who taught us Latin for three years at St. Pius X Prep Seminary in Uniondale, we have many fond memories of him.
We were some of Father Hurley’s slower students. We attended his extra help classes. He used creative teaching methods to...
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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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