The Bridge to Life, a Queens-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women choose life for their babies, marked its 23rd anniversary with a dinner at Leonard’s of Great Neck, L.I., last month.
The honorees were Walter Kedijerski, N.Y.S. Council Knights of Columbus, State Pro-Life Chairman, pictured above with Catherine Donohoe, president of Bridge to Life, along with Bridge to Life board members and pro-life supporters. At left, Jeanne E. Head, RN, president, Metropolitan New York Right to Life Foundation, holding her plaque and bouquet, with Donohoe, Bridge to Life board members and pro-life supporters. (Photos by Catherine Murawski)
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Alumnae of Stella Maris H.S., Rockaway Beach, are invited to a special cocktail reception on May 13, 6-8 p.m. at Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst. Tickets are $30 and may be reserved by calling Christine Downes at 718-236-6363 ext. 259.
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Discover the architectural, cultural and historical significance of St. Matthias Church, Ridgewood, as part of the annual New York State Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House, May 16.
Take in the beauty of the church at your own pace with a self-guided tour, 2-4:30 p.m., while also enjoying sacred music. For full details, call 718-821-6447.
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In celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life, Visitation Monastery and Academy, Bay Ridge, is proud to present “Pray to Love,” The Annecy France Nun Series by photographer and artist Anne Goetze, May 13-20 in the Alumnae Room. The exhibit will be open 12 to 3 p.m. each day. All are welcome. For more details, call 718-745-5151.
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The Magnificat Foundation has announced that Mary Ann Glendon will be the featured speaker at the 2015 Edward Cardinal Egan Lecture in New York University’s Catholic Center, May 16 at 6 p.m. Her address, titled, “Religious Freedom: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”
Professor Glendon is the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard University, a former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See and a member of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
To reserve complimentary seats for the lecture and reception, register at www.cardinaleganlecture.com or call 914-502-1859.
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This week’s Tip of the Tablet TALK Top Hat goes to HeartShare Human Services of New York, which raised almost $600,000 at its 2015 Spring Gala and Auction, held at the New York Marriott Marquis.
Over 950 guests attended the event which directly benefits HeartShare’s programs that serve almost 42,200 New Yorkers in need.
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If mom enjoys golf — and you’re still looking for a Mother’s Day gift, treat her to a day on the greens with the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I. The Sisters’ 20th annual Golf Classic is June 10 in Manorville, L.I. For details, call 631-273-1187 ext. 125.
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Peace Through Partnerships
Creating peace through partnerships was the focus in Dyker Heights when the St. Bernadette/Our Lady of Guadalupe Girl Scouts observed World Thinking Day.
On World Thinking Day, Girl Scouts around the world celebrate being part of a global community. This year’s theme was: “We can create peace through partnerships,” and John Fitzgerald, a St. Bernadette alumnus, spoke about serving in the Peace Corps in Papua New Guinea.
Over 75 scouts attended, ages ranging from 6 to 16, and also present were St. Bernadette’s Principal Sister Joan DiRienzo, M.P.F., and Father Stephen Giulietti, parochial vicar. Above, Brownie Troop 2443 members design recyclable tote bags. (Photo courtesy Dina Amatore)