Talks between the leaders of the U.S. and North Korea are “truly historic” and bring hope for the start of a new era of peace, said Pope Francis’ ambassador to Korea.
Month: June 2018
Fr. Martin Will Speak at World Families’ Meeting
The issue of LGBT families has dogged the ninth World Meeting of Families since it was revealed that an image of a gay couple was edited for a preparatory booklet, and Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell’s comments on gay families were deleted from a video.
Diocese Honors Sister- and Brother-Jubiliarians
For the 48 sisters and brothers celebrating anniversaries in religious life this year, there is a total of 2,885 years of service given to the Church and the people of God.
Sister Christine Marie Nicoletto, O.S.F.
Sister Christine Marie Nicoletto, O.S.F. (formerly Sister Christine Marie of the Crucifixion), 83, died in Assisi House in Aston, Pa., on June 6.
Deacon Roy A. Dudley
Deacon Roy A. Dudley, a retired deacon of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cambria Heights, died June 6 at Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, L.I. He was 87.
Chilean Bishops’ Resignations Are Accepted
After an in-depth Vatican-led investigation into clerical sexual abuse and cover-ups, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of 61-year-old Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno, Chile, and two other Chilean bishops June 11.
Transitional Diaconate Ordination in Sunset Park
Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros ordained Pedro Francisco Angucho Lopez to the transitional diaconate at St. Michael’s Church, Sunset Park, June 10.
Children Are Focus of Special Mass at OLPH
Sleepy-eyed babies, little girls with white veils, Boy Scouts, Jornadistas and children of all ages came for a Mass and celebration in honor of International Children’s Day at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park.
Local Cursillistas Embark On Pilgrimage to Shrine
More than 2,000 members of the Cursillo movement from Brooklyn and Queens participated in the ‘ultreya,’ or pilgrimage, to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pa., Saturday, June 10.
Bishop Leads Priests in Prayers of Repentance
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the six auxiliary bishops and 130 priests of Brooklyn and Queens participated in a Prayer of Repentance and Sanctification of Clergy on Friday, June 8, at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.