Dozens of faithful attended a Mass for Peace and Justice at St. Josaphat Church, Bayside, on Jan. 22. The Mass was offered in reparation for the nearly 56 million babies aborted in the United States since the Supreme Court legalized abortion on Jan. 22, 1973. The Mass was one of many chances for the faithful of Brooklyn and Queens to pray for the unborn and the pro-life cause on the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria is conducting a Fall Film Festival beginning Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.
Located in the heart of Astoria, Immaculate Conception School serves families with children from toddlers to teens and reflects the diversity of the surrounding community.
Following a long journey to the priesthood, Father Alexander Piñacue, 49, looks forward to working closely with parishioners and being a witness of faith.
Father Mark Matthias, 51, was inspired by St. Augustine’s words, “Late did I love thee, Oh Lord.” Like St. Augustine, Father Matthias discovered God’s plan after life took in him different directions.
The annual Recognition Mass of the Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies was celebrated on Sunday, Feb. 15, at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn. The liturgy honors living members of Holy Name Societies throughout Brooklyn and Queens. Members of the executive board of the Brooklyn Diocesan Union are shown with staff of the cathedral. […]
The mission of Immaculate Conception School in Astoria is to provide every child with a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates a love of learning as well as a love for God, others, and self. Below is a letter dated Dec. 20, 2014 written by the grandmother of one of the students: Dear Ms. Harnischfeger: […]
Taking care to keep the memory of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 alive, students from Jamaica Estates visited the memorial museum at the site of the twin towers. The Aquinas Honor Society from Immaculate Conception School was the first group to ever schedule a classroom workshop at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, for which they received an official certificate from the museum.
Principal Dorothea Breen led a 9/11 prayer service at Immaculate Conception School, Jamaica Estates. It involved ringing the Aquinas Memorial Bell with a moment of silence. Aquinas Honor Society members held the flag, candles and flowers
Preparing Students for a Changing World Set in a nurturing, structured environment, Immaculate Conception School, Jamaica, is a Catholic elementary school serving students from nursery through eighth grade. Students receive diversified instruction. From the academically gifted to those who need general and special education services, we have the resources to help every child grow […]
