Divine Mercy Sunday was a historic time in the life of SS. Peter and Paul-Epiphany parish, Williamsburg. The community celebrated the last Mass at the current church during a bilingual transitional Mass, followed by a procession to the parochial school building, which will be the site of the new church.
By faith, we know that evil has been vanquished. By experience, we know that it still exists. This is the mystery: vanquished, but not extinguished.
God has blessed me with the honor of accompanying survivors of clergy sexual abuse on their journey toward healing, and as we prepare for our second Mass of Hope and Healing, I invite all those who have been impacted by childhood sexual abuse to join us.
Pope Francis asked Catholic dioceses around the world to set up a permanent memorial of the Year of Mercy by establishing a hospital, home for the aged or school in an under-served area.
Futures in Education and The Columbus Citizens Foundation will partner to host The Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner on Thursday, May 5, at The Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. The dinner will benefit the scholarship funds of two like-minded organizations focused on providing students with educational opportunities throughout New York City.
NET-TV’s original documentary “Shelter in the City” has been accepted at the 13th Annual Vail Film Festival to take place April 7-10 in Vail, Colo. The entry marks the first time a NET-TV production will be featured at a major film festival.
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, The phrase, “Pray to the Lord of the Harvest so that He may send out laborers into His harvest,” is not the suggestion of a priest, bishop or even a pope. Rather, it is the command of the Lord Jesus, Himself, that if we are to have sufficient laborers in the vineyard of the Kingdom of God, we need to pray.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – With a simple tap, Pope Francis joined Instagram and quickly set a record for gaining one million followers. The launch of the “Franciscus” account March 19 was on the feast of St. Joseph and the third anniversary of the formal inauguration of his papacy.
The Diocese said goodbye recently to Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C., who has coordinated the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) program in Brooklyn and Queens in recent years.
Actor Jim Caviezel pays his respects at the casket of Mother Angelica before her April 1 funeral Mass at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Ala
