A multifaceted church-sponsored relief effort is just getting underway in the Bahamas.
September, 2019
Church leaders, diplomats come together to pray for work of United Nations+
"All of humanity is bound by a basic fraternity grounded in the God who has created us."

Catholic night at the ballpark is a hit+
More than 850 Catholics from the Diocese of Rockville Centre, including Bishop John Barres, participated in Catholic Church of Long Island Night at Citi Field.

Outdoor Mass marks 9/11 anniversary in Massapequa+
View a gallery of photos from Mass offered for those who died, those who mourn and those who suffer from illnesses stemming from the terrorist attacks.
Memories of 9/11 attacks linger for former fire department chaplain+
The priest said that working with the fire department is "like serving another parish" and he is honored to work with these men and women.

Malverne students begin school year with Mass, adoration+
A Eucharistic procession was held through each classroom of the school. See photos here.

Williston Park school welcomes Bishop Barres+
The bishop visited classrooms and answered students' questions, sharing some of his own experiences and encouraging the students as they begin a new year.

Bishop Barres joins Hispanic Catholics for annual Encuentro+
Click here for photos from the event.
Long Island Catholic school students are hitting the books (and the tablets) again+
View a gallery of first-day pictures from across the diocese.