Diocesan Assignments June 18, 2016

PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Robert Ambalathingal, from pastor of St. Pius V, Jamaica, to parochial vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village, while remaining coordinator of ministry to the Indian-Latin immigrants, effective June 30.   NON-INCARDINATED Rev. Felix Sanchez, from parochial vicar of St. Joseph, Astoria, to administrator of St. Pius V, Jamaica, effective June […]

CYO Outdoor Track

After three meets this season, CYO awarded its outdoor track champions on May 22.

Trilingual Prayer Breakfast in Queens Village July 2

“Revival, Healing and Restoration” will be the theme of a trilingual prayer breakfast in honor of the Year of Mercy at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Queens Village, on Saturday, July 2. Event begins at 9:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall with special guest speaker Msgr. Joseph Malagreca.

New York’s Finest

Dear Editor: On behalf our chaplain, Msgr. Robert Romano, the board of officers, and the membership of the NYPD Brooklyn-Queens Holy Name Society, we would like to thank you for the excellent coverage of our annual Mass and Communion-Breakfast.

Swim Strong Event Teaches Water Safety

While all sports aid in the development of the body, mind and soul, swimming is the only sport that can directly save lives. In honor of National Water Safety Awareness Month, the local Swim Strong Foundation hosted its fourth annual Water Safety Awareness Day.

Reflecting on 50 Years Of Being a Priest

March 26, 1966 – a day I remember as though it were yesterday. A few minutes before 8 a.m., I stood together with several other young men about to be ordained priests in the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Innsbruck, Austria.

At Communion-Breakfast, Heroic Cops Honored

Assistant Police Chief David Barrere, co-strategist and tactical command Queens South, was named Man of the Year March 13 at the 96th annual Communion Mass and Breakfast of the NYPD Brooklyn and Queens Holy Name Society. The ceremony also recognized 31 Cops of the Year for their heroic service, including five heroes who passed away last year.

Tablet TALK: Vocation Awareness at SJU

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights religious brothers raising awareness about vocations at St. John’s University, Catholic Schools Week festivities in Rockaway Park, an upcoming concert for all diocesan choirs and much more.