Pope Francis Prays For Indonesia After Deadly Earthquake
Pope Francis sent a telegram Friday with his condolences for Indonesia, after a strong earthquake killed at least 67 people on the island of…
Diocese Of Rockville Centre: March For Life 2021
Get Ready for Events During January 2021! This year, the March for Life in DC is on January, 29, 2021. Due to Covid-19, we are going local/virtual!…
Pope Francis Admits Women To Ministries Of Lector And Acolyte In New Motu Proprio
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday changing canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes. In the motu proprio “Spiritus Domini,”…
‘Never Missed A Beat’: Catholic Schools Shine During Uncertain Time
“Is anyone fearful about the future of Catholic schools?” a parent pondered recently on the Parents of Long Island Catholic School Students Facebook…
A Pastoral Letter by the Most Reverend John O. Barres: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
One week prior to the First Continental Congress, on August 28, 1774, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was born in New York. The timing of her birth would…
Catholic Health Hospitals earn ‘A’ safety ratings in 2020 Hospital Safety Score
Three of Catholic Health Services’ hospitals—St. Francis, St. Charles and St. Catherine of Siena—have earned an ‘A’ rating in The Leapfrog Group’s…
Pope Francis Proclaims Year Of St. Joseph (Dec. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2021)
Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph Tuesday in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church.…
Pope Announces New Cardinals, Including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington. The pope made the announcement…
True Prayer, Like True Faith, Leads To Care For Others, Pope Says
Being indifferent to or hating others is to deny the existence of God’s presence in one’s neighbor, Pope Francis said. “This is practical atheism,”…
Bishops say ‘Rosary for America’ Oct. 7 imperative for a country in crisis
Invoking Mary’s intercession for the U.S. together as Catholics is imperative for a country beset by multiple crises, said bishops participating a…