Bishop Barres' series of workday reflections continues.
August, 2017
Evangelization from the window of a LIRR train car+
Daily reflections each workday in August. Link to the entire series here
Mary, Jesus honored on streets of Point Lookout+
Procession marks the Feast of the Assumption.
Archbishop says Blessed Romero could be canonized next year+
"He loved Jesus and his flock more than he loved life. This is the meaning of martyrdom."
Bishop Barres: Respond to violence with “full examination of our hearts”+
"The measure of our commitment to the Gospel will shine forth in the days and weeks to come."
Salvadoran Cardinal to visit Long Island+
Bishop John Barres invites the people of the Diocese of Rockville Centre to join him in welcoming Cardinal Jose Gregorio Rosa Chavez, the first Cardinal of El Salvador, for a pastoral visit August 18 to August 21.
Neighbors in the News+
A round up of local newsmakers, including the scholarship winners pictured above.
Syro-Malankara bishop serving on Long Island named head of new eparchy in India+
Bishop Barres offered prayers and warm congratulations to Bishop Naickamparambil.
Calling All Missionary Disciples…+
Learn more about the School of Missionary Disciples at upcoming information sessions offered around the diocese.
Superheroes and the Power of Love+
I believe that God is calling the Church today, and each of us, to open our arms, reach out and draw all those on the peripheries of society into our circle of love.