Father Giacomo Sgroi of the Archdiocese of Monreale in Sicily was the guest preacher when the Northeast Italian Apostolate held its Day of Prayer at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston, March 18.
Diocesan News
Stroll Up Fifth Ave. Honors Patron of Irish
A large contingent of students and faculty from St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows and Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, were two of the local diocesan delegations to march in the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan.
CMS to Host Naturalization Workshop May 9
A naturalization workshop with Catholic Migration Services is scheduled at the Queens Central Library, Jamaica, on Tuesday, May 9, 2-6 p.m.
Silent Moments with Saint Joseph
Standing in front of the altar where they celebrated the sacrament of marriage, NYPD officer Richard Joseph Galletta and his wife Lisa took a moment to reflect on the saint after whom he was named.
Irish-Born Naval Hero Honored in Fort Greene
March 25 marks the 272nd birthday of Commodore John Barry. Members and friends of Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Club held a special tribute to the Revolutionary War hero in his eponymous Fort Greene park this month.
Park Slope Parade Honors St. Patrick
Under sunny skies, the Brooklyn Irish American Parade Committee conducted its 42nd annual parade along the streets of historic Park Slope last Sunday, March 19. James J. Houlihan, owner of Farrell’s Bar and Grill, led the way as Grand Marshal.
Two Saints Can Double the Fun at Parish Social
Everyone had twice as much fun at the third annual St. Patrick and St. Joseph Feast Day celebration March 18 at Our Lady of Mercy parish, Forest Hills.
After-School Program Is A Net Gain for Students
A non-profit after-school program that focuses on improving grades for students is using tennis as its centerpiece.
Marine Park Parishioners Giving the Gift of Life
The Men’s Club at St. Columba parish, Marine Park, hosts four different blood drives each year as the number of donors continues to rise. Last year, there were 295 donations, compared to 116 the year before.
Terriers on Parade in Florida
St. Francis College of Brooklyn Heights made its first appearance in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naples, Florida.