At a reception in Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio honored the parishes that have made significant contributions to the New York Blood Center over the past year.
Blessed Sacrament – Cypress Hills
Obituary: Sister Muriel Smithwick, C.S.J.
Sister Muriel Smithwick, C.S.J., formerly Sister St. Florence, a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 72 years, died in Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood, Jan. 14.
Eucharistic Adoration for Children Conducted at Cypress Hills Church
Nearly 200 children and family members from both Catholic and public schools participated in the Diocesan Celebration of the Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration for Children at Blessed Sacrament Church, Cypress Hills. The Blessed Sacrament was brought from the chapel to the main altar by Father Frank Shannon, pastor. Message of Fatima Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C., shared […]
Sister Alice Haigney, C.S.J.
Sister Alice Haigney, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 83 years, died Sept. 11 in Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood.
K of C Parade Honors God and Country
John “Moe” Maloney’s life achievements probably won’t make any history books, but his everyday example of fidelity to faith, family and country is remarkable. Maloney served as the grand marshal of the Knights of Columbus’ 110th annual Independence Day Parade in Dyker Heights, June 27.
Cypress Hills Transition
Dear Editor: Blessed Sacrament School celebrated 100 years of Catholic education this spring. This wonderful event marked the end of an era in Cypress Hills. We will reopen our doors in September, but as Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy.
More and More People Are Joining the Church
While Christians around the world continue to face persecution for their faith, large numbers of Americans continue to flock to the Catholic Church.
This Easter, parishes in Brooklyn and Queens will welcome almost 1,100 new members to their congregations. These men and women who wish to join the Church have been preparing with weekly lessons for the past several months through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program.