Take a look back at highlights from his first year in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
January, 2018
Bishop Barres pays tribute to CYO coaches; calls for ‘full-court press’ on Sunday Mass attendance+
Bishop Barres reflects on influence of his CYO coach and calls on all CYO leaders to model commitment to Mass.
Bishop Kicks Off Catholic Schools Week in Garden City+
Click here for galleries of photos from Masses at the start of Catholic Schools Week.
Lord’s Prayer: Germans stick with wording; Italians to change at Mass+
Pope Francis said the Italian and English translations of the "Our Father" can give believers the wrong impression that God leads people into temptation.
Catholic Cub Scouts share Fun and Faith+
Sixty scouts gathered at the two parishes for faith-focused crafts and learning activities.
Pope didn’t glide over requirements for in-flight nuptials+
"Both of them had prepared before God -- with the sacrament of penance -- and I married them."
Long Islanders lend strength to Washington March for Life+
“Our voices were united with other faith communities from around the country.”
Diocese celebrates patronal feast with Catholic school students+
Click here for photo gallery from Mass.
Every child ‘a precious gift from God,’ Trump tells pro-life rally+
President Trump said that his administration "will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence, and that is the right to life.
At Lima Mass for 1.3 million, Pope Francis preaches message of hope+
"The kingdom of heaven means finding in Jesus a God who gets involved with the lives of his people."
