Msgr. Sean G. Ogle joined the Blessed Frassati Fellowship, a community of young adult professionals, on a mission trip to Peru this summer. He reflects on the experience of rebuilding people’s homes and lives.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Astoria Queens
Astoria Festival Mixes Fun and Learning
Hundreds of children who came with their families to enjoy the seventh annual Kids Fun Day, a street festival co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Queens Community Center in Astoria and Fidelis Care.
Father Daniel O. Kingsley
For Father Daniel O. Kingsley, 26, the journey to priesthood began with one simple question: “Have you ever considered Cathedral Preparatory Seminary?”
Father Christopher Heanue
Father Christopher Ryan Heanue, 27, says his “yes” to God and priesthood is something that happens everyday.
Msgr. James Ryan Was a Priest for 67 Years
A Mass of Christian Burial for Msgr. James W. Ryan, 92, pastor emeritus of St. Fortunata’s Church, East New York/New Lots, was celebrated June 26 at Queen of Peace Residence, Queens Village, where he had been living. He died June 20.
Diocese Celebrates Feast of Corpus Christi
Under sunny skies, parishes around the diocese observed the Feast of Corpus Christi with outdoor processions through the streets of Brooklyn and Queens. Corpus Christi in Woodside In Woodside, a Corpus Christi procession was conducted in St. Sebastian’s parish June 7. Father Kevin Abels, pastor, carried the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance through the streets of […]
Sister Noraleen Murphy, C.S.J.
Sister Noraleen Murphy, C.S.J., a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 69 years, died May 3 in Maria Regina Residence. In 1946 she entered the congregation from the parish of St. Joseph, Brooklyn. She earned her bachelor’s degree in math from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico, 1957; in sociology from […]
Lay Leaders Complete Ministry Program
The 61 new lay leaders from 37 parishes will coordinate new or existing parish ministries.
Pilot Parishes Respond to Capital Campaign
The 23 diocesan pilot parishes have now raised more than $19 million on collective goals that total above $14 million, bringing the campaign total over $30 million.
Tablet TALK: First Communion in Astoria
This week in Tablet TALK: 86 students from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel receive first communion, Our Lady of Fatima School honors its patroness, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Academy hosts a family fun day, and more.