Calvary Hospital will conduct its 23rd annual Bereavement Course on Mondays, 6-8 p.m., March 7 through May 9, at the hospital’s Bronx Campus. The course is designed for those who work in the helping professions (social workers, nurses, funeral directors, etc.) who may need to address bereavement and grief related issues in their professional lives. It is not for bereaved family members.
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NET-TV Expands Reach
NET-TV, the diocesan TV channel, can now be seen Verizon Fios, Channel 48, in the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
Two B’klyn Women Mark 60 Years at Maryknoll
Two Brooklyn-born Maryknoll Sisters will celebrate their 60th year in the congregation this year: Sister Teresa Lilly, M.M. and Theologian Sister Helen Graham.
Health Care Seminar for Clergy
Clergy, faith leaders, and those serving in professional ministries are invited to join featured speakers at a free conference on “Tackling the Growing Health Crisis among Faith Leaders: Body, Mind, and Spirit” on Jan. 27.
The Pope Visits New York City
Year in Review: Pope Francis’ historic visit to the U.S. included a stop in New York City.
Historic Triptych on Display at NY Museum
Taddeo Gaddi’s early Renaissance triptych, “Madonna and Child Enthroned with Ten Saints: Maesta,” is on exhibit at the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library through March 20.
LI Priest Opens Holy Year with 55-Mile Walk
Visiting 50 churches in three dioceses, Father Anthony Stanganelli, pastor of St. Brigid Church in Westbury, L.I., covered 55 miles as he made a two-day walking pilgrimage to mark Year of Mercy.
NYC Choir CD Offers Sacred Sounds of Season
The secular world ignores Advent, begins celebrating Christmas the day after Halloween and packs up the holiday before the New Year, Paul J. Murray said. He decided to make a CD recording of his choir singing sacred Advent and Christmas music.
Dunwoodie Seminary Trains Church Musicians
The St. Cecilia Academy, an educational program ran by St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, turned out its first graduates in November.
Follow Papal Trip to Africa
From Nov. 25 to 30, Pope Francis is visiting Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic. Follow the visit’s major liturgies on NET-TV.