Students at Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, celebrated Bullying Awareness Week.
Month: April 2016
Biden Is Undeserving
Dear Editor: In response to the article March 26 regarding Bishop Rhoades disagreeing with the University of Notre Dame honoring VP Biden with the Laetare Medal, I thank God for bishops like him for speaking out.
Local Bishop Objects To ND Award to Biden
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (CNS) – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said he disagreed with University of Notre Dame officials for honoring Vice President Joe Biden with the Laetare Medal for outstanding service to the Catholic Church and society.
Finding a Way to Welcome the Stranger
If we look around, can’t we all find some opportunity to make a “small dent” in welcoming the stranger?
In His Name, Salvation Awaits
What’s in a name? Shakespeare asked this question in “Romeo and Juliet,” pointing to a reality we often take for granted: Our names convey to the world something of our very selves. Our identities are intimately bound to the name our parents gave us.
Around the Diocese: April 9, 2016
This week’s listing features events in Brooklyn and Queens through mid-April.
Diocesan Assignments — April 9, 2016
PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. John J. Fullum, to pastor emeritus of Sacred Heart, East Glendale, effective June 30. TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR Very Rev. Michael A. Carrano, to temporary administrator of Sacred Heart, East Glendale, while remaining pastor of Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village, and dean of Queens 6 Deanery, effective March 7. RETIRED Rev. Msgr. Joseph […]
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for April
Each month, Pope Francis entrusts two special intentions to his worldwide prayer network, known as the Apostleship of Prayer. For April, the intention is “that small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor,” and “that Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts.”
Medieval Franciscan Convent Will Offer Refugees Shelter
With the support of the Order of Friars Minor in Umbria, the local Caritas will provide educational, cultural and language assistance to 13 men from Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria.
Seattle Archdiocese Settles Clergy Abuse Cases for $9.1 Million
Eight women who were sexually abused as children by a former priest will receive $9.1 million in a legal settlement announced by the Archdiocese of Seattle, Wash.