Panamanian sisters Yamitzla Reid and Yariela Reid-Thomas are celebrating their faith and heritage and honoring their mother’s last wishes this week at World Youth Day in Panama.
Queens
Catholic Charities Helps Furloughed Gov’t Workers
With the government shutdown more than a month old, volunteers unpacked thousands of dollars worth of food at St. Benedict the Moor Church in Jamaica, for a special effort organized by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens.
Barrier Breaking State AG Joins MLK Commemoration
Newly elected New York State Attorney General Letitia James joined Christ the King High School in Middle Village for its commemoration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Diocese Marches to Give Witness to Sacredness of Life
About 300,000 people marched in the 46th annual March for Life in Washington D.C. Jan. 18.
Pilgrims Receive Blessing Before Heading to Panama
It was their last official act of preparation before their spiritual and physical pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama – local pilgrims attended a Mass of Sending at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.
An Epiphany at St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian parish, Woodside, hosted a very special Three Kings’ Feast on Jan 6. After celebrating Holy Communion together, parishioners, especially those with children, were invited to the parish auditorium for games and refreshments.
More Saying ‘I Do’ to Christ: Consecrated Virgins on the Rise
While flipping through a photo album, Angela Rose Scannapieco reflected on one of the most important days of her life. On Jan. 28, 2001, she became a consecrated virgin.
Queens Woman Volunteers with Migrants at US-Mexico Border
Melissa Gibilaro packed a box full of crayons and coloring books – items that might bring hope to young migrants after a long journey.
Listening Session Addresses ‘Original Sin of America’
Asked why there is still racism in the Church, Deacon Ernie Hart said, “Because we are all sinners and we don’t do what Jesus told us to do. …
Bethlehem’s Peace Light Shines Bright in Queens Deanery
A flame from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem – the Light of Christ – arrived in Queens last weekend in time for parishes to begin illuminating their Advent candles.