Steel from USS Arizona to be pressed into ‘Freedom Medals’ in Woodside, Queens. Msgr. Thomas Machalski, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayside, Queens, recently participated in a multi-faith blessing ceremony of these metal pieces of history.
On July 14, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio officially accepted the first-degree relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis — tiny strands of his hair — that was brought to the U.S. from Italy.
Msgr. Thomas Machalski led a spiritual journey to honor St. Joseph.
