The Fortnight for Freedom is a time to learn and pray and work together to restore the religious liberty guaranteed to Americans of every faith in our Constitution and Bill of Rights.
June, 2017
Bishop Barres condemns local anti-Christian vandalism, asks prayers for all involved+
Four Christian churches were vandalized with satanic graffiti over the weekend.
Honoring the Body and Blood of Christ in Mineola+
The Parish of Corpus Christi marked its patronal feast on Sunday, June 18, with an outdoor Eucharistic procession.
Young adults study ‘Scripture in the Sand’+
The diocesan Young Adult Ministry hosted a barbecue followed by discussion on Mark's Gospel at Sunken Meadow Park.
Looking back at month of Communions and Crownings+
May was the month of First Communions and May Crownings throughout the diocese. Here are some photos capturing the happy moments and one special “throwback” photo thanks to Carol Peise of St. Hyacinth, Glen Head, who shared the photo above....
Diocesan High Schools celebrate commencements+
Bishop John Barres was on hand to congratulate the graduates of the three diocesan high schools.
Seaford students are seeing stars (and planets)+
Maria Regina science teacher, inspired by visit to Vatican Observatory, organizes astronomy event.
St. Joseph’s students make contact with Space Station astronaut+
Conversation with astronaut is the culmination of year-long cross-curricular program at Ronkonkoma school.
Pence addresses religious freedom at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast+
Let us be mindful of so many of our brothers and sisters around the world who continue to face persecution and suffering on account of their faith.
Bishop ordains 11 new deacons+
"Lord, look with favor on this servant of yours, whom we now dedicate to the office of deacon, to minister at your holy altar."
