Born to parents who practice two different faiths, Irina Zheng has been given the freedom to choose her religion. Last Saturday, the 12-year-old made her choice as she was baptized into the Catholic faith.
Diocesan News
Cardinal Joins Farmworkers March for Just Workplaces
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.
Centenarian Happy to Be Back in the Church
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.
New Woodside Chapel
The renovated chapel at St. Sebastian Church, Woodside, was dedicated May 3 to Our Lady of Woodside by Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto.
Media Hear How Pope Is Rebranding Church (with slideshow)
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.
May Crowning in Belle Harbor
Communicants at St. Francis de Sales parish, Belle Harbor, assisted in the May Crowning of the Blessed Mother on the church grounds. J
Students Win at Futures’ Golf Outing
The event raised over $300,000, providing scholarships to students attending Catholic grammar schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
Douglaston Choir Earns Ovation for ‘Godspell’
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.
St. Adalbert’s Opens 125th Jubilee Year
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.
Ridgewood Pilgrims Visit Shrine
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.