Diocese to celebrate the fulfillment of the Year of Faith with adoration in 96 parishes
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Update on litigation against the Department of Health and Human Services+
"Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed, because you know from whom you learned it….."
Annual retreat reminds that a Scout is reverent+
Boy Scouts and Venturers gathered to pray at weekend retreat at Seminary of the Immaculate Conception.
Musicians and liturgists gather to pray, study+
In addition to the formal presentations on liturgy and music and the New Evangelization, participants had a time for prayer and fellowship.

Good Shepherd Hospice walk helps children deal with loss+
The Child Life Program helps prepare, and support children through difficult times with the use of art therapy, play therapy, and other activities.
Bishop Murphy authorizes special collection to aid victims of Typhoon Haiyan+
Bishop advances money to Church in Philippines for immediate assistance; asks all parishes to pray

Praying for our departed priests+
Bishop Brennan celebrated the annual mass for deceased bishops and priests of our diocese.
Women profess temporary vows as Sisters of St. Joseph+
Sisters Virginia Murtha and Mary Preenika Dabrera professed vows of chastity, poverty and obedience for one year in the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Bishop Murphy honors lay people with Saint Agnes Medal+
UPDATED: More photos added! “They are the unsung heroes in our midst who build up our parish communities"
St. Anthony’s relics coming to Franklin Square parish+
In 1263, St. Bonaventure discovered the remains of Saint Anthony of Padua.