Quasquicentennial in Elmhurst

St. Adalbert Church in Elmhurst will celebrate the closing Mass of Thanksgiving for its 125th parish anniversary on April 23. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will preside at the Mass.

Good Friday Observances

Looking for a meaningful way to observe Good Friday? Here is a listing of some events happening in Brooklyn and Queens.

Hoppin’ Around Mill Basin

Things were hoppin’ in Mill Basin when St. Bernard Church held its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, pastor, poses with the Easter Bunny, Dory and young parishioners.

Father Robert Lauder

Seminary Series to Feature Father Lauder

Father Robert Lauder will give a free talk on “Walker Percy: Existentialist Novelist” at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, L.I., April 23 at 2 p.m. This talk is the latest installment of the seminary’s Book Talk Series.

Mercy Sisters to Host 18th Annual Evening of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy will hold their 18th annual Evening of Mercy at the Yale Club in Manhattan on Wednesday, May 10. Honorees include: Sister Theresa Agliardi, R.S.M., Greg Kelly of Good Day New York and Cody McCone.

The Bridge to Life’s 25th Anniversary

This month, The Bridge to Life celebrates its 25th anniversary of saving lives and helping women and children throughout the New York City area. The Flushing-based pro-life pregnancy resource center will honor Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at its silver anniversary gala at Leonard’s Palazzo, Great Neck, April 30.

From Here to Haiti 2017 Art Show Fundraiser

From Here to Haiti will host its annual Art Show Fundraiser, featuring the works of over 75 Haitian and international artists, April 22 and 23, 1 to 6 p.m. in Whitestone. A special collector’s preview will be held the evening of April 21.

Around the Diocese

BROOKLYN St. Columba, Marine Park — Lenten Fish Fry, April 7, 6:30 p.m. $5 per person. To register, call 253-8840 or email SCRelEd@aol.com. St. Athanasius, Bensonhurst — Charismatic Renewal Night of Praise and Worship, April 7, 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Frank Green. Call 377-4101. St. Michael, Sunset Park — Jornada Plegaria, April 8, 2:30 – 6 […]