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Jean Vanier, who changed lives of intellectually disabled, dies in Paris+
Vanier founded L'Arche communities. There is one L'Arche community on Long Island in Riverhead.

National ordination survey shows encouragement is key to vocations+
Among the national ordination class of 2019 a majority of respondents (69%) stated that their parish priest was a key figure in their discernment process.
Pope offers new Beatitudes for saints of a new age+
"Blessed are those who renounce their own comfort in order to help others."
Pope to Middle East Christians: Birth of Jesus is Ultimate Consolation+
You are a small flock, but one with a great responsibility in the land where Christianity was born.

Evangelii Gaudium 24+
Mary is "a true mother, she walks at our side, she shares our struggles and she constantly surrounds us with God’s love.”
Diocese gathers to pray for peace+
Bishop Murphy presides over prayer and adoration service at Immaculate Conception Seminary.
Nassau Police Holy Name Society Honors Students+
Bishop William Murphy presented Nassau County Police Department Holy Name Society Scholarships to five outstanding high school and college students. Pictured from left: Vincent Biancardi, Marywood University, recipient of the Howie Herald Scholarship; Patrick Sheehan, Adelphi University, recipient of the...

Bishop Murphy on Mid-East violence: We Must Unite in Prayer+
Designates October 4, the Feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, as a day of prayer and penance for peace in the Middle East.