In an effort to rally the local churches in prayer, a parish hosted the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and praise and worship sessions on Facebook.
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Bishop Barres authorizes special collection after Hurricane Harvey+
Prayers, donations needed for those suffering after storms.
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."
It’s an exciting time to be an evangelist, convocation delegates told+
Click here for photos from the Convocation, including our diocesan delegation.
Convocation delegates urged to reflect joy of God’s presence+
Catholic leaders attending the opening Mass of the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of The Gospel in America" were urged to not exclusively focus on the world's problems.
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.
U.S. church welcomes thousands of new Catholics at Easter Vigil+
The Diocese of Rockville Centre reported 232 catechumens and 327 candidates.
Bishops say U.S. must address needs of immigrants, show compassion+
"In the church, we say, '¡Somos familia!' Immigrants are our family... In the good times and in the bad. We always stay together."
Corned beef conundrum: Some dioceses give St. Patrick’s Day dispensation+
Locally, Bishop Barres has given a dispensation from the obligation of abstaining from meat on Saint Patrick's Day, with another day of abstaining or another form of penance substituted.
Americans grow warmer toward religious groups, Pew study finds+
The survey also found that Jews and Christians tended to rate each other warmly while atheists and evangelicals viewed each other negatively.
