At 95, retired master seamstress Maria Pulsone of Flushing says she’s nothing special, although there is a life-size statue of her in Italian American Museum. Titled “Good Night, Maria,” it is one of three new exhibits at the museum. But for decades, its whereabouts were a mystery, and some family members forget it ever existed.
St. Ann Church – Flushing Queens
Former Director of Diaconate Office Was a ‘True Witness’
A Mass of Christian Burial for Deacon Salvatore V. Licata, a retired deacon of the diocese, was celebrated Aug. 23 at St. Ann’s Church, Flushing. He died Aug. 17 at the age of 89.
Memorial Mass for Father Thomas Garabedian
A memorial Mass for Father Thomas Garabedian, who died Oct. 1, will be celebrated at St. Ann Church, Flushing, on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The celebrant will be Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto.
Rev. Thomas Garabedian
A memorial Mass for Very Rev. Thomas Garabedian, 44, will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ann’s Church, Flushing.
Sports Round-Up March 4
The Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens recently crowned its indoor track champions for the 2017 season. Xaverian swimmer heading to USCGA.
Memorial Mass for Adam J. Pfundstein
A memorial Mass for Adam J. Pfundstein, the brother of Father George A. Pfundstein, will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church, Flushing, on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m.
Indian Saint Honored on Queens Streets
This week’s Tablet TALK features festivities celebrating St. Alphonsa, retreats and spiritual opportunities, a scam alert from the NYPD and much more.
Sister Julia Veronica Hannon, C.S.J.
Sister Julia Veronica Hannon, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 66 years, died Oct. 5 in Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood.
Sister Maureen Gleason, C.S.J.
Sister Maureen Gleason, C.S.J., formerly Sister Miriam Assumpta, died June 9, in Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood, L.I. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1956.
Flushing Church More Than Place to Worship
Spanish-language workshops at St. Ann Church in Flushing have touched on home safety, domestic violence, health and elderly care, emergency preparedness, immigration law and more.