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Lithuanian Bishop Visits Williamsburg Auxiliary Bishop Kestutis Kevalas of the Archdiocese of Kaunas, Lithuania, visited the Lithuanian community of Annunciation parish, Williamsburg, on Jan. 18 to commemorate Lithuanian Defenders of Freedom Day. Bishop Kevalas concelebrated a solemn Mass and welcomed new members of the Lithuanian Catholic Youth Organization “Ateitis,” which arranged for the bishop’s visit […]
Snows School Goes Crazy For A Cause Things recently got a little crazy over at Our Lady of the Snows School, North Floral Park, but it was all in good fun for a good cause. The Student Council sponsored a sock drive and collected over 800 pairs of new socks, which were then donated to […]
Sister Ave Clark, O.P., is starting the new year by inviting the women of Brooklyn and Queens to a special mini brunch retreat for women on Jan. 24 at American Martyrs Church, Bayside. The two-hour event begins at 10 a.m. in Sullivan Hall and the theme is: “One More Gift to Open and Use Generously.” […]
Long Island City Magi The Feast of the Epiphany brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to St. Mary’s Church, Long Island City, where adult parishioners dressed in royal robes as they reenacted the visit of the Wise Men to the Christ Child. (Photos by Giovanna Varlese) Sister Ave Clark, O.P., is starting the new […]
The canonization of St. John Paul II shaped the 24th annual Kujenga Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns. St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body was the theme of the retreat, which was attended by 69 campers from 15 diocesan parishes. Taught to honor God with their bodies, the youth […]
“I played 14 years for the New York Football Giants professionally, and never once was I asked to put my life on the line. You want to see a hero? Look for someone in uniform. Those are the true heroes.” — former NY Giant George Martin, on walking 3,003 miles in honor of the Sept. […]
Elmhurst Franciscan Installed Local Secular Franciscans congratulate Deacon Thomas J. Page of St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, on his recent installation as a Secular Franciscan. Following the installation Mass at his home parish, he was greeted by other members. Front row, from left, Carolyn Talento, Carmela Cangialosi, Deacon Page and Maryann Page. Back row, Catherine Woesthoff, […]
Twelve members of the Class of 1954 from Our Lady of Consolation School and St. Vincent de Paul School, both Williamsburg, celebrated their 60th anniversary during a luncheon at Karczma Restaurant, Greenpoint. Graduates came from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Long Island and Queens. About 40 classmates have kept in contact and gathered for 50th and 55th […]
50th Reunion: St. Joseph School, Astoria Fifty-four members of the Class of 1964 from St. Joseph School, Astoria, met for a 50th reunion at their alma mater. Charlie Gozdziewski, Mary Hank, Donna Innone, Richie McCormack, Msgr. Sean Ogle and Robert Padala organized a program for alumni and guests that included a school tour, luncheon and […]
Rett Awareness in the Rockaways An ocean of purple filled St. Rose of Lima School, Rockaway Beach, when students, faculty and staff participated in a purple dress down day in support of Rett Syndrome last month. Inspired by a little girl living with Rett in the Rockaways, Valentina Priolo, the school raised awareness and funds […]
