At a reception in Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio honored the parishes that have made significant contributions to the New York Blood Center over the past year.
Diocesan News
SJU Has Record-Breaking Year With Relay for Life Fundraiser
More than 1,800 St. John’s University students raised a record $140,341 for the fight against cancer as part of the university’s 11th annual Relay For Life. The 12-hour event, which benefits the American Cancer Society (ACS), was conducted April 15 and 16 on the Jamaica campus.
Sisters’ Nite on SJU Campus
As an ongoing response to the Year of Consecrated Life, St. John’s University’s Campus Ministry and the Vincentian Vocation Office commemorated the World Day of Prayer for Vocations by hosting Sisters’ Nite April 17.
New Leadership Team in Brentwood
The Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., elected its new Leadership Team that will guide the congregation for the next five years.
Rosedale Parish Almost Doubles Campaign Goal
“Make sure whatever your parish goals are that you have your parish council and finance committee behind you. Take risks and follow them.”
On Earth Day, Time to Bless Gowanus Canal
Kayla Mullin dreams of a day she can swim and fish in the Gowanus Canal. The eight-year-old and her grandfather, Eddie, both parishioners at Our Lady of Peace Church, were among two-dozen Brooklynites who blessed the waterway on Earth Day, April 22.
Saying ‘I Do’ Again
Having survived a total of 3,335 years of marriage, couples from throughout the diocese made a public commitment April 23 before God and the Church.
Bishop Prays with Survivors Of Sexual Abuse by Clergy
More than 250 individuals came to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Forest Hills, April 21, to pray for hope and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and all who have been impacted by sexual abuse, especially crimes committed by clergy and church workers.
Visiting Nigerian Bishop Hopeful About Peace
On a 10-day U.S. tour to raise awareness about life in Muslim-dominated northern Nigeria, Bishop Matthew H. Kukah of Sokoto Diocese, visited Nigerians in Brooklyn to talk about the need for education, solidarity and prayers. The tour was sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need.
Bayside Church Hosts Evangelical ‘Rock Star’
Part singing superstar, part evangelist, John Michael Talbot came to the altar at American Martyrs parish in Bayside for a three-night revival.