A Catholic leader in the Central African Republic said Christian-Muslim ties were affected positively by Pope Francis’ Nov. 29-30 visit and his simple message of living peacefully.
Month: December 2015
Need to Hear from Muslims
Dear Editor: Once again Donald Trump is receiving flack over his recent comments about Muslims entering this country until federal authorities know what’s going on, perhaps with their insidious motives.
Our System Is Overwhelmed
Dear Editor: I am an Eastern Rite Catholic, retired senior citizen, 80 years young who contributes to a number of charities each year, yet one who vehemently objects to a Syrian resettlement within the United States of America.
No to Women in Combat
Dear Editor: Destruction of women is done in China before they are born and now it will happen here with women in U.S. combat units. Will chivalry come back; male officers saying, “Oh, no you go first.”
The Pill Is the Problem
Dear Editor: The most traumatic event of the 20th century was not the Second World War or the dropping of the atomic bomb. It was the birth control pill!
LI Priest Opens Holy Year with 55-Mile Walk
Visiting 50 churches in three dioceses, Father Anthony Stanganelli, pastor of St. Brigid Church in Westbury, L.I., covered 55 miles as he made a two-day walking pilgrimage to mark Year of Mercy.
A Bridge to Life
Dear Editor: I enjoyed reading Father Christopher Heanue’s story (Dec. 12) about the newborn found in Holy Child Jesus Church. I especially enjoyed the three themes for evangelization.
Golden Jubilee In Flushing
Clergy and parishioners celebrated the golden jubilee of Father Italo “Al” Barozzi, who is in residence at the Flushing parish.
Viva La Virgen de Guadalupe!
Thirty-seven parishes participated in the diocesan celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12 at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant as more than 3,000 people of Mexican origins filled the church.
Mexican Nun Wins Human Rights Award
Sister Consuelo Morales, a member of the Congregation of Our Lady: Canonesses of St. Augustine, has advocated for and accompanied families whose loved ones disappeared in violence or problematic security crackdowns.