"We are as Catholic as the Latin Catholics and there is no difference in our Catholicity. The Holy Father is the supreme head of the church."
February, 2016
Pope: Being Christian is doing God’s will, not just talking the talk+
"Being Christian means doing -- doing God's will."

Archbishop thanks diocese for “precious” generosity+
According to the latest statistics, about 60% of people in Syria are jobless and four of five families are living in poverty, which is particularly harsh in this winter season.

Msgr. Hartman, former Telecare director, dies+
A wake will be held at Saint Aidan’s Church, Williston Park, on Friday, February 19, from 2:00 – 6:30 p.m. Mass of Transferral at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The funeral Mass will be at St. Aidan’s on Saturday, February 20...
In Mexico, pope warns against diminishing importance of family+
I prefer a wounded family that makes daily efforts to put love into play to a society that is sick from isolationism and is habitually afraid of love,
Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court justice, dies+
Scalia, a Catholic, was appointed in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan.
Prayers and party help Lindenhurst parish prepare for Lent+
Parish event featured Mardi Gras celebration and burning of palm branches for ashes.
Bishop Murphy Leads Ash Wednesday Services at St. John the Baptist High+
View a slideshow of photos from the Ash Wednesday services.

Anger and citizenship+
I hope that, as the 2016 campaign unfolds, the electorate will begin to understand that anger is not a particularly healthy metric of public life.
‘Risen’ helps revive the biblical epic+
"Risen" is aimed both at believers and at those who may be lacking in faith.