“Our consolation is based on hope.”
September, 2013

HHS Mandate and the Bishops+
"The struggle goes on and we will continue to use every legitimate means at our disposal to defend our ministries as integral to our faith mission."

Father Charles A. Gartner, 92+
Bishop William Murphy presided at a funeral Mass Tuesday, September 17 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Hicksville for Father Charles A. Gartner, who died September 12.
Pope calls faithful to pray, participate actively in politics+
“A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern.”
Bishop Murphy to speak on Popes John XXIII, John Paul II+
Bishop William Murphy will speak on “The Diversity of Sanctity and the Unity of Holiness: Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II,” on Saturday, October 5 at Nassau Community College. The event, sponsored by the Nassau Community College Center...

Msgr. James McNamara named vicar for central vicariate+
Msgr. McNamara will continue to serve as pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Point Lookout.

Syria: Refuse to escalate the violence+
One of my hopes was that the US would be a leader in urging every actor in the Syrian civil war to move away from facilitating war.
Pope, Bishop call for Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace+
Diocese of Rockville Centre joins Holy Father in Day of Prayer on Saturday, Sept. 7

Pope appeals to G20 leaders for peace+
Without peace, there can be no form of economic development.

Msgr. Anthony Savastano, 84+
Funeral Mass: Friday, Sept. 6th, 11 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Woodbury