CENTERREACH — “Ash Wednesday is a natural time for evangelization. It’s in the Church’s DNA to come to Ash Wednesday — people come whether you advertise it or not.”
That is the basis for “From Ashes to Fire,” a parish-wide project at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church here, explained pastor Father Chris Aridas. “Rather than complaining about the people who only show up at church on Ash Wednesday,...
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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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