Francesco Forgione, more commonly known as Padre Pio, summarized his words of encouragement to all with his mantra: pray, hope and don’t worry.
Bishop Raymond Chappetto
Local Students Score Big at Cyclones’ MCU Park
Students from the Catholic schools of Brooklyn and Queens were the big hits at Diocese of Brooklyn Night hosted by the Brooklyn Cyclones at Coney Island’s MCU Park.
Former Yankees Invade Flushing to Start Season
Just in time for baseball season, a lucky group of youngsters got the chance to “play ball” with a few New York Yankees legends.
Holy Week Schedules of Auxiliary Bishops
Holy Week 2016 schedules for the auxiliary bishops of Brooklyn and Queens
Obituary: Father DeLaura Served as A Priest for 53 Years
A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Felice J. DeLaura, a retired parochial vicar at St. Thomas Apostle Church, Woodhaven, was celebrated there on Friday, Feb. 5. He died Feb. 1. He was 78.
Holy Doors Open at St. Thomas Aquinas
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto blessed and opened the Holy Doors at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Flatlands. This growing parish has undergone some recent renovations and has a new tabernacle, which the bishop also blessed.
Whitestone Blessing: St. Luke School Rejoices Over Renovation
Celebrating the completion of its facade restoration, St. Luke Elementary School in Whitestone hosted a building blessing and the raising of the flag with Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto Nov. 23. (With slideshow)
‘Mother Church’ of Queens Marks Its 175th Anniversary
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, the mother church of Queens, began celebrating its 175th anniversary with the dedication of its newly restored church Nov. 14. Two auxiliary bishops with ties to the parish came to share this moment with the faithful.
Papal Honors Bestowed At Co-Cathedral
Forty-nine people were honored Nov. 1 with papal honors distributed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights. More than 1,000 people attended the vespers service and conferral of honors.
Indian Catholics Happy to Have ‘Our Own Saint’
Wearing richly hued attire, hundreds of Queens residents walked through the streets of North Floral Park to celebrate the life and intercessory works of St. Alphonsa on a recent Sunday afternoon.