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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Astoria Queens
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.
Dr. Philip A. Franco
Dr. Philip A. Franco, of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Williamsburg, is a native of Brooklyn. He and Tara have been married for 11 years and they have three sons. The principal of St. Margaret’s School, Middle Village, he is active in his parish as an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, and a member […]
CYO Names Girls’ Volleyball Champions
The diocesan Catholic Youth Organization crowned its 2015 girls’ volleyball champions May 3. Here are this year’s winners.
Astoria Celebrates Our Lady of the Cloud
Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) parish, Astoria, celebrated Mass Jan. 1 in honor of Nuestra Senora de la Nube, a devotion from Ecuador. Organized by Klever Rodriguez, the celebration of Our Lady of the Clouds attracted more than 500 parishioners for a Mass, procession and reception. The main celebrant was native Ecuadorian, Father Angel […]
Fun Day for Astoria Kids (with slideshow)
Summertime wouldn’t be complete without a blowout block party — and this summer’s biggest and best was the sixth annual Kids Fun Day, co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Queens Community Center in Astoria and Fidelis Care.