BRONX — Brother Godfrey Robertson, 93, a member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools for 71 years, died on Feb. 11 at St. Patrick’s Nursing Home here.
Brother Godfrey received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University in education and his masters degree in oratory from Staley College, Brookline, MA. He entered the Marist Brothers’ novitiate in 1940 and professed his first vows in 1942. After completing his religious and academic...
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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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