Dear Editor: On my wedding day, I was thrilled. We had dated for about eight years. As I arrived at the altar, the man who told me, “Beautiful, just beautiful!” wasn’t my husband, it was the presider. My husband didn’t even acknowledge me. I couldn’t figure it out. I assumed it was nerves. Later during […]
Month: January 2016
Keeping Elders Connected Is a Work of Mercy
Just as the poor and elderly were marginalized in St. Jeanne Jugan’s day, they are often left behind in the communications revolution of today when they lack the means or the know-how to keep up with the latest technology.
Late Bishop Imesch Was Like Family
Father Eugene Hemrick pays tribute to the late Bishop Joseph L. Imesch, of Joliet, Illinois — a man with the heart of a loving father, who was more concerned about his priests than the exalted title of bishop.
Heeding Mary’s Words
Father Jean-Pierre Ruiz reflects on the nine words Mary says in this Sunday’s Gospel reading and other times the Mother of God is quoted in the Gospels.
Parenting Group Offered To Clergy Abuse Victims
The diocesan Office of Victim Assistance is starting a new initiative to help survivors of clergy or church personnel sexual abuse build stronger family relationships.
Obituary: Sister Kathleen Bernadette Kane, C.S.J.
Sister Kathleen Bernadette Kane, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 68 years, died at Sacred Heart Convent, Hempstead, L.I., Jan. 2.
Ghana’s Bishops Criticize Guantanamo Prisoners
Ghana’s bishops have criticized the government for accepting two former prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, describing the situation as wrong and dangerous.
Around the Diocese: Jan. 16, 2016
This week’s listing features events in Brooklyn and Queens through March 13.
Information Sessions for the Permanent Diaconate
The deacon is a man of faith called to serve God and God’s people as an official representative of the Church in service to others. Information sessions are being held for those interested in the Diaconate Formation Program’s admissions process.
Former General Superior Expanded Role of Sisters
A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister John Raymond, C.S.J., the twin sister of the late Bishop John R. McGann of Rockville Centre, was celebrated Jan. 12.