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Celebrating the Lives of the Saints
We celebrate All Saints’ Day on November 1, a day set aside to honor all of the saints, known and unknown who have attained heaven. The...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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CARING FOR GOD'S PEOPLE
Dembe was keeping a very dangerous secret. For months she had been visiting a Catholic shrine near her home in Uganda. Pregnant, she...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Supporting Long Island Seniors: Helping Our Community Thrive Amid Rising Costs
“Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am He, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you,...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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Your Gifts Make a Direct Impact on Those in Need
The cost of living has increased on Long Island and throughout the nation causing many to find it increasingly difficult to make ends...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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September -- It’s Back to School and Religious Formation
September is an exciting time for kids and parents. In academia, students and teachers are starting anew with each other and there is an...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Labor Day and Catholic Social Teachings
Most of us think of Labor Day Weekend as the last “hurrah” of summer before kids go back to school – a good weekend to shop! However, it...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Embracing Divine Grace: Exploring the Profound Significance of The Queenship of Mary
The Queenship of Mary is a liturgical feast within the Catholic Church that celebrates the exalted position of the Blessed Virgin Mary as...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mother
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mother is a significant event in the Church that commemorates the belief that Mary, at...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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The Feast of Martha, Mary and Lazarus – July 29
On February 2, 2021, Pope Francis added Mary and Lazarus to the Feast Day of Martha in the Decree of the Congregation For Divine Worship....
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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Your Commitment: Extending Love and Mercy to Those in Need
In a world where kindness and compassion can make a profound difference, there are remarkable ministries within the Diocese that embody...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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The Feast of Mary Magdalene
On July 22nd, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, a remarkable disciple and witness of Christ's resurrection....
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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Take an Exciting Vacation, but do not take a Vacation from Mass this summer:
“Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.” (Psalm 96:6) Attending Mass is an important part of the...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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Meet the Hearts and Hands: Introducing the People Behind the Catholic Ministries Appeal
A vital member of the team is Tanner Zalud, Parish Development Coordinator. Tanner has been working with the Diocese of Rockville Centre...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels Provide More than Delicious Meals to the Seniors in our Community
Long Island’s senior population is growing led by the aging of Baby Boomers, a decrease in the birthrate, and an out-migration of young...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Helping Dads In Need
Thanks to your support we are able to help dads in need! Every day, people in our community are helped because of support from funds...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jun 2, 20231 min read
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The Month of June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart
June is the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – where we proclaim to the world that “God is Love.” To celebrate the Solemnity of...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Authenticity of Idente Missionaries Led Deacon Jinwoo Nam to Join Them
By John Woods Deacon Jinwoo Nam, M.Id., first encountered the Idente Missionaries of Christ the Redeemer as a college student in the...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Deacon Ditto Wilson Wants To Be Where Parishioners Are
By John Woods As a boy in Tamil Nadu in South India, Deacon Ditto Subin Wilson, M.Id., always enjoyed spending time at the church in the...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Thoughts of Priesthood Never Left Deacon Steven McClernon
By John Woods The thought of becoming a priest first occurred to young Steven McClernon when he was a junior in high school. He was...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
May 24, 20233 min read
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Six Men to Be Ordained Permanent Deacons by Bishop Barres for Ministry of Service
By John Woods Even during the early days of the Covid pandemic, the six men about to be ordained as permanent deacons for the Diocese of...
Catholic Ministries Appeal
May 15, 20236 min read
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