The comments from Dr. Deborah Nucatola of Planned Parenthood concerning the obtaining of fetal tissue from abortions have served as a wake-up call to many Americans. Abortion is murder, period. It is a horrific act that harms both mother and child, as well as the father of the child and society in general. The casual […]
Month: July 2015
Court: ObamaCare Not Unfair to Little Sisters
The Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious entities are not substantially burdened by procedures set out by the federal government by which they can avoid a requirement to provide contraceptive coverage in health insurance, the court ruled.
Father Barron Is Named A Bishop in Los Angeles
Pope Francis has named three auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Gerald E. Wilkerson, 75.
Pope Urges Mayors to Fight Climate Change
After decades of world leaders trying to set global goals to address climate change and extreme poverty, city mayors gathered at the Vatican to pledge they will take real action.
Remembering Another B’klyn Auxiliary Bishop
The ordination of a bishop is always a joyous occasion. This past Monday afternoon was no different when two Brooklyn priests – Father James Massa and Witold Mroziewski – were ordained to the episcopacy. Diocesan functions are something like a reunion. There are many people you see only at such events when all the various segments of the diocese are represented.
Make Earth a Better Place
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, As I read the latest Encyclical of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home,” I could not help but remember my own grandfather, who coincidentally was named Francesco. I learned from my grandfather the essentials of human ecology at a time perhaps when it did not even have a name. He taught me respect for the environment; never waste water, always make sure that the lights are turned off, recycle everything that we use, make a compost heap in the garden, make sure that nothing is wasted.
Holy Cross Knight Is Mets’ Bat Boy
Jonathan Rosero, a recent graduate of Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, has served this season as the bat boy for the New York Mets during the team’s home games at Citi Field.
Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg
The annual Feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Williamsburg, in honor of the parish patron and St. Paolino di Nola completed its 12-day run on Sunday, July 19, with a third “dance” of the Giglio.
Praying for Victims in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (CNS) – An outpouring of sympathy and prayer washed over Tennessee for the victims of the July 16 shootings that left four Marines and the shooter dead.
Msgr. Feldhaus Becomes Diocese’s Oldest Priest
The 95th birthday of Msgr. Eugene Feldhaus was recently celebrated by friends and family at Café Cardini, New Hyde Park.