Every public servant, statesman, politician, legislator, judge and lawyer, and every single one of us will be asked the same question: Where are the others? And our responsibility will be truly great.
Bishop John Barres
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Bishop’s letter: Catholic faith shows the danger of ‘mediums’+
"We can speak of two hidden dangers associated with any form of divination, but especially with consulting mediums: first, the practices attempt to circumvent God; second, to put it plainly, if frighteningly, in doing so they open one to demonic influence."
Updates from the Diocese on Mass attendance during virus season+
Catholics are hereby dispensed from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass for the weekends of March 14-15, March 21-22 and March 28-29. Churches will remain open and Mass schedules will remain mostly unchanged.
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.
Six ordained priests for Diocese of Rockville Centre+
View a gallery of photos from the joyful ordination day.
Marchers urged to stand strong, fight for life with ‘compassion, hope’+
Thirtyone busloads of marchers from the Diocese of Rockville Centre were among the crowds marching for life.
Bishop Barres ordains transitional deacons+
Seminarians were ordained for the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of New York as well as for the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Brentwood parish marking 50th anniversary+
Bishop Barres visited parish to take part in the jubilee celebration. See photos here.
V Encuentro opens with procession, papal message, prayers for abuse victims+
The enthusiasm, compassion, the love and the joy of the Encuentro process is a means of grace.
Five men ordained to permanent diaconate+
View a slideshow of ordination highlights here.