One hundred thirty golfers participated in the 19th annual Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic, held Thursday, Aug. 14 at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I.
Diocesan News
Whitestone Welcomes Borgetto Madonna (with slideshow)
The Italian-American Catholic community of Whitestone was graced with the presence of the Sacred Image of Our Lady of Romitello for a visit to St. Luke’s Church for 10 days from Aug. 12 through Aug. 22.
Bishop Visits Scout Camp
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, a former Boy Scout, visited Scouts from Brooklyn and Queens who were enjoying summer camp in the Ten Mile River Camps in upstate Sullivan County.
Catholic Relief Services Responds to Gaza War
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) – A top Catholic charity official described Gaza as a “complete catastrophe” after nearly four weeks of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas.
New SSND Ministered In Novitiate in Queens
Joan Frances Pikiell made her first profession of religious vows with the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) on Saturday, July 26, at the order’s chapel at Villa Notre Dame in Wilton, Conn.
Brother from Brooklyn Promotes Religious Life
Brother Sean McLaughlin, S.D.S., was presented with the newly established Pillar Award from the Religious Brothers Conference.
Video: Tablet Editor Shows Off His Arm
Tablet Editor Ed Wilkinson threw out the ceremonial first pitch for DeSales Media Group’s Family Night at MCU Park.
Garden and a Chicken Top Summer Program
Our Lady of Fatima School has been offering summer fun and learning programs in Jackson heights for the last 25 years and this summer has been no different.
Fun Day for Astoria Kids (with slideshow)
Summertime wouldn’t be complete without a blowout block party — and this summer’s biggest and best was the sixth annual Kids Fun Day, co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Queens Community Center in Astoria and Fidelis Care.
Diocesan Pro Vita Mass Will Return
The Knights of Columbus have announced that the once-annual celebration of the Pro Vita (For Life) Mass will return on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn. The event has not been held in the past several years. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will be the celebrant.