"We all need to engage and work with our leaders to take immediate action that is both compassionate and prudential."
Bishop John O. Barres
Information from the Diocese of Rockville Centre on the Child Victims Act+
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.
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.'
