The 18-day March for Farmworker Justice made its way through the diocese last week on its way to Albany from Smithtown, L.I. Holding the leading banner were farm workers fighting for the labor rights that most New Yorkers already enjoy, including one day of rest a week, sick leave and worker’s compensation.
Margaret Grasso is a patient woman as any 100-year old person has the right to be. And in 2016 her patience paid off as she ended her 99-year wait to return to her Catholic faith at American Martyrs Church, Bayside.
The renovated chapel at St. Sebastian Church, Woodside, was dedicated May 3 to Our Lady of Woodside by Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto.
Pope Francis has rebranded the Church and the papacy, and the media have taken notice. That was the message delivered by Father Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., who gave the keynote address at the 25th annual diocesan observance of World Communications Day sponsored by the DeSales Media Group.
Communicants at St. Francis de Sales parish, Belle Harbor, assisted in the May Crowning of the Blessed Mother on the church grounds. J
The event raised over $300,000, providing scholarships to students attending Catholic grammar schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
On Pentecost Sunday, May 15, the choir at St. Anastasia Church, Douglaston, above, presented its rendition of the musical “Godspell,” under the direction of parish music director, Stephanie Larkin.
Rich in history and diversity, St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, commenced its 125th jubilee year with an opening Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Witold Mroziewski on April 24.
More than 250 Spanish-speaking pilgrims from St. Matthias parish, Ridgewood, made a Jubilee Year of Mercy pilgrimage to the Basilica of Regina Pacis, Bensonhurst.
Futures in Education and the Columbus Citizens Foundation co-hosted The Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner May 5 at The Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. The dinner raised funds to assist with scholarships benefiting high school students in New York City.
