Not everyone will be canonized a saint. In fact, a miniscule portion of Catholics are beatified let alone canonized. However, all baptized persons are called by God to be saints in their daily lives, and that is the message of the Pro Sanctity Movement, a worldwide movement rooted in the Catholic faith and dedicated to […]
by Marie Elena Giossi The parish community of St. Luke, Whitestone, celebrated the dedication of its newly restored and renovated church at a solemn Mass of Dedication on Sunday, Oct. 20. “Today is a day of thanksgiving; it’s a day of joy, and it’s a day of renewal,” said Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto, who presided […]
The annual Scholarship Dinner, conducted each year by the Futures in Education Foundation, took place Oct. 9 in the main ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. More than $2 million was raised to support Catholic education in Brooklyn and Queens. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio congratulated the honorees – N.Y.C. Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, seen […]
The first of two Shining Star Award dinners was held Oct. 4 at Gargiulo’s Restaurant, Coney Island, honoring the contributions of immigrants to the diocese. Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto and Msgr. Ronald Marino, vicar for migrant and ethnic apostolates, presided. Honored were Sister Irene Ama Sewaah Nkromah, Ghana; Mae O’Driscoll, Ireland; Gamal Abdelmesih, Egypt; Sir […]
Friday, April 19, 2013 seemed like a typical day at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The New York Yankees were in town to take on the Blue Jays, with veteran lefty Andy Pettitte squaring off against right-hander Brandon Morrow. The turnstiles clicked away as 40,028 fans filed into the stadium to witness the game between […]
by Marie Elena Giossi “We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe” was the theme of this year’s diocesan celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life, which drew more than 100 attendees to the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, April 27. The celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life, instituted by Pope John Paul II in 1997, is […]
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto celebrated the Knights of Columbus/Family Mass at St. Bernard parish, Mill Basin, on Sunday, April 28. Following Mass, the St. Bernard K. of C. Council No. 14269 held its annual Communion-breakfast in the parish hall. Bishop Chappetto was presented with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award by the council. Below, from […]
The mission statement of Our Lady of the Snows Elementary School, North Floral Park, is the following: “Our vision is the preservation of our strong Christian environment and high academic standards. We will work conscientiously to realize our ideals in a community that is contemporary, enthusiastic, unbiased, and open to the future.” This statement thoroughly […]
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto blessed the new pipe organ (Peragallo Organ Co.) at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Bayside, on Sunday, Sept. 23. The bishop is seated, above, with Father Robert Whelan, pastor. Above, Michael Martinka, OLBS director of Music Ministry, and John Peragallo III, from the Peragallo Pipe Organ Company, are seen […]
First Vows Professed in Queens Village Four young women took their first vows as Little Sisters of the Poor at the Sisters’ novitiate in Queens Village, July 21. Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto, above, center, celebrated the Mass of Religious Profession, which welcomed, from left, Sister Andrea Rose Sims, Sister Selina Camille Luamanuvae, Sister Mary Florian and […]
