The work of the Church – of administering the Sacraments, of teaching, healing, advocating, serving, and ministering to the poor and vulnerable – can and must continue, despite the sins of the past.
Bishop John O. Barres
Chaminade alumni parents gather for Communion breakfast+
Bishop Barres was the main celebrant and keynote speaker at the annual Mass and Communion breakfast.
How vacation gives dignity to our work+
A Catholic Spirituality of Leisure & Vacation Time
Bishop Barres celebrates Mass with priest jubilarians+
Click for photos of the jubilarian Mass.
Prayer, praise mark 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s death+
Special prayer service held at St. Agnes Cathedral. See photos and read Bishop Barres' homily here.
Our Lady of Victory students show that they’re good sports+
Click for a gallery of photos from the fun-filled event.
Bishop Barres authorizes special collection after Hurricane Harvey+
Prayers, donations needed for those suffering after storms.
Bishop welcomes catechumens at Rite of Election+
The Rite of Election formally acknowledges the readiness of catechumens preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation -- baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist -- at the Easter Vigil
Bishop Barres calls for dramatic missionary growth in Lenten Letter+
'Lent 2017 is a time for us to pray for dramatic missionary growth in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.'
What about You? — St. Peter+
St. Peter teaches us that we all have human weakness, but we should never give up.
