Fifty years to the day of his ordination, Msgr. David Cassato was feted by his parishioners, fellow clergy members and friends at a gala on Friday, May 27 that marked not only his golden anniversary but his retirement.
Diocesan News
Octogenarians Day of Service in Bayside Showcases Volunteerism
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Bayside rallied together on May 14 for a day of community service. Some members, now in their 80s, have been doing this type of work for more than 50 years.
Only In Print: ‘Our Lady of…’ What’s In a Name?
If the name is the Blessed Virgin Mary, the answers to this question have filled libraries around the world.
Only In Print: 85 Years Young
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-Annunciation Parish held a surprise birthday party for “85/85 girls” Vida Jankauskas and Josefina Senken.
Only In Print: Walking For Haiti
Nearly $3,000 was raised at the annual From Here to Haiti Walkathon, on May 21 at Little Bay Park in Whitestone, Queens.
Family With History of Fighting to Save Lives Hopes to Inspire Others
Francesca has strong pro-life views born out of her decision not to get an abortion when she was a pregnant teenager three decades ago. She and her husband Matthew inspired their six children to join the pro-life movement.
St. Athanasius Food Pantry Seeks ‘Kind-Hearted’ Help to Stay Open
St. Athanasius Parish in Bensonhurst needs donations of cash and non-perishable food stuffs to stock its pandemic-era food pantry. The donations will help the pantry stay in operation until permanent funding sources are secured, parish officials said.
Groundbreaking on New Home For St. John’s Nursing Program
St. John’s University held a groundbreaking ceremony May 12 for a new Health Sciences Center on its Queens campus, to be the home of its recently approved degree program in nursing.
Only In Print: Receiving Their Vows
St. Clement Pope Parish, Jamaica, was the site for the celebration of the final profession of five sisters, who came from different parts of the country, from the community of the Missionary Daughters of Mater Ecclesiae on April 30.
Only In Print: A Teaching Moment
Brother Campion Lally (second from right with former teachers and members of the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, from left, William Boslet, Gabriel O’Brien, Kevin Smith, and Ferdinand Vogrin) received the Msgr. Francis X Downing Award