Not even two days into the new calendar year did college sophomore and Our Lady of Lourdes parishioner Vivian Argoty receive an email with the subject line: “WYD 2019 Invitation.”
Diocesan News
Diocese Marches to Give Witness to Sacredness of Life
About 300,000 people marched in the 46th annual March for Life in Washington D.C. Jan. 18.
Laicized B’klyn Priest Still Cause for Concern
Christopher Lee Coleman, 62, is not a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese – or any Roman Catholic diocese. He hasn’t been since 2014. But his recent postings on social media raised a red flag for diocesan officials who want to ensure that the faithful understand who and what Coleman is – and is not.
2018 Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest Winners
For weeks leading into Christmas, more than 500 entries poured into the Tablet Newspaper offices filled with colorful pieces of artwork created by students from Catholic academies, high schools and churches from around the diocese. Once again, handcrafted as labors of love, the young artists’ work showcased how they keep Christ in the Christmas season.
Thousands Attend Fallen Firefighter’s Funeral
“We are here as witnesses to our faith and we know that Steven has found eternal life.”
Former Planned Parenthood Exec’s Conversion Story to Hit Big Screen
Abby Johnson worked at Planned Parenthood for eight years before having a life-changing experience in 2009.
Filipinos Celebrate Santo Niño de Cebú
For nearly 500 years, the Filipino people have been dancing in praise and in honor of Jesus, under the title Señor Santo Niño de Cebú.
Gravesend Family Cares for Children of Hit-and-Run Victim
It was a commitment Anthony and Lisa Guarino never thought they’d have to fulfill until their friend, neighbor and fellow parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Church, Francine Labarbara, was killed by a hit-and-run driver last month.
Pilgrims Receive Blessing Before Heading to Panama
It was their last official act of preparation before their spiritual and physical pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama – local pilgrims attended a Mass of Sending at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.
An Epiphany at St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian parish, Woodside, hosted a very special Three Kings’ Feast on Jan 6. After celebrating Holy Communion together, parishioners, especially those with children, were invited to the parish auditorium for games and refreshments.