The more she is buffeted by storms, the more I am reminded that the church's firm foundation is Jesus Christ. The failures of men cannot diminish the light of the Gospel.
August, 2018
Pope’s letter to People of God: No effort must be spared to prevent abuse, cover ups+
Click here to link to the pope's letter and Bishop Barres' response.

Bishop Henning celebrates waterfront Mass in Freeport+
View a gallery of photos from Mass
Bishop Barres celebrates Assumption Mass with Hispanic Catholics on East End+
View a gallery of photos from the Mass at St. Rosalie's, Hampton Bays.
US bishops address ‘moral catastrophe’ of abuse+
In a letter to U.S. Catholics Aug. 16, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo announced a comprehensive plan to address the "moral catastrophe" of the new abuse scandal hitting the U.S. church.
Lindenhurst campers bring Bible to life in summer musical+
The show was the culmination of musical theatre camp at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish. View a slideshow here.