"The Diocese of Rockville Centre and all of Long Island remembers Archbishop Perez’s 'Joy of the Gospel,' his contagious sense of humor and his pastoral spirit with great fondness and with great pride as we celebrate this historic day.”
First Word of God Sunday to be observed this weekend in Diocese+
Each vicariate will have a special celebration this weekend with the diocese's auxiliary bishops. See schedule here.
Pope sets special day to honor, study, share the Bible+
The 'Sunday of the Word of God" is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and His word.
Bishops visiting Holy Land look at complexities of Gaza Strip+
"This is a challenge for young people. They are facing uncertainty and insecurity about their future."
Diocese begins initiative to revitalize elementary education+
The Diocese will partner with the Marianists on the Morning Star Initiative, a comprehensive review and action plan.
Our Lady of Mercy School, Hicksville, to close at end of school year+
This closing is a great loss to the students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff and volunteers who have served the school so faithfully during its history.
March for Life theme borrows page from suffragist centennial+
The theme of the march is "Life Empowers: Pro-Life Is Pro-Woman."
Fire drill at Mass? Oregon parish would rather be safe than sorry+
Evacuation drills and early detection of an emergency are key to everyone's safety.
Young adults at FOCUS summit urged to help others live their faith+
"When you see the Lord in everything, you feel called to respond to him."
Bishop Barres’ Christmas 2019 Homily+
Every meditation on a Nativity scene turns upside down any false security in our lives that is founded on power, prestige, wealth, pleasure, ego and any other idols that revolve around the seven capital sins.
