“Remember, Sunday at three,” my friend, George, had texted me, mid-week. “Pilgrimage. Holy Door.” I wasn’t entirely sure what this “Holy Door” was all about, even though I had read that Pope Francis was “opening the Holy Door” …
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For Filipinos, It’s Time of Prayerful Preparation
Nearly 400 people filled the pews and hallways of Ascension Church in Elmhurst to participate on the fifth Mass of Simbang Gabi, a nine-day novena of Masses to the Blessed Mother.
Annual Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon
The Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 16 at Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Beach, raised nearly $750,000 which included money contributed from matching scholarship funds. The proceeds will benefit the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund and youth evangelization programs.
Tablet’s All-Diocesan HS Football Team
A look at the 2015 All-Diocesan CHSFL Football Team.
Paraguayans Celebrate Mary At Jackson Heights Church
The Paraguayan community rejoiced celebrating the Feast of the Virgin of Caacupé with Paraguayan Bishop Gabriel Escobar and Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros.
Holy Doors Open in Astoria
Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros blessed and walked through the Holy Door at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Astoria, to signal the opening of the Jubilee Year.
CYO Hoops Teams Suit Up on Pro Court (with video)
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens was granted exclusive access to the Barclays Center arena’s main court prior to a recent Brooklyn Nets game.
Bethlehem Comes to Elmhurst
Several hundred parishioners and neighbors gathered at St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, to witness “A Greccio Experience: One Night in Bethlehem,” an outdoor reenactment of the Christmas story as seen though the eyes of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare.
Feast Day in the Streets of Corona
On the eve of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day, thousands of parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows celebrated with a street procession, a Mass in Spanish, cultural performances and countless flowers. Mass was held outdoors because the Corona church has been closed since Jan. 4 when an early morning fire caused extensive damage.
Golden Jubilee In Flushing
Clergy and parishioners celebrated the golden jubilee of Father Italo “Al” Barozzi, who is in residence at the Flushing parish.