Sister Mary Ruth Hill, C.S.J.

Sister Mary Ruth Hill, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 79 years, died in Bishop Kearney Convent, Feb. 29.

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.

Father Aufiero Recalled as a Very Spiritual Man

A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Louis Aufiero, 78, who lived at Queen of Peace Residence, Queens Village, was celebrated there June 1. He died May 24 at Queen of Peace, five days before his 50th anniversary of ordination. Born in Williamsburg, he attended St. Nicholas School, Most Holy Trinity H.S., Cathedral College, all […]

Generations of Faith campaign

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.