8th largest Diocese in the nation serving approx. 1.4 million Catholics through 134 parishes, 56 Catholic Schools & the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
Bishop Barres celebrates a Mass in Celebration of the Beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney, Diocesan Priest and Founder of the Knights of Columbus, on Saturday of the 30th Week of Ordinary Time at St. Mary’s Church, New Haven
Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass w/ 2k youth at
#SteubieNYC
at
@StJohnsU
. Priests and catechetical leaders of
#drvc
, in partnership w/
@LifeTeen
, are spending the weekend leading "teens closer to Christ" through powerful encounters of Christ in the Eucharist and in Reconciliation.
This morning,
@BishopBarres
stopped into St. Mary New Haven, CT early to pray at the tomb of Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the
@KofC
. The Bishop prayed for Fr. McGivney’s canonization, a rich harvest of vocations to the priesthood and religious life on LI.
Congratulations to Deacon Christopher Heller and Deacon Stephen Rooney, who were ordained this morning to the Diaconate at St. Joseph's Seminary by Bishop John O. Barres.
Tonight, tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years. Over the next few days, pilgrims from the Diocese of Rockville Centre will join the people of God from across the country ... 1/2
Bishop Brennan has been announced by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, as the 8th Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn. He will continue serving the Diocese of Columbus until November 30th.
Today, the Diocese of Rockville Centre celebrates the Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Mr. Louis Cona, Rev. Mr. Christopher Heller, and Rev. Mr. Stephen Rooney.
On this Memorial Day, we pray in thanksgiving for all of the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. God, bless America!
Bishop Barres attended the Funeral Mass of Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ this morning at Fordham University. He was joined by priests and seminarians from the Diocese.
Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to:
Father Cody Bobick
Father Matthew Browne
Father Kenneth Grooms
Father Nelson Marquez
Father Alex Turpin
Father Roger Velásquez
on their Ordination to the Holy Priesthood.
Ad Multos Annos!
Did you know both men of the Ordination Class of 2024 were classmates at
@Chaminade_HS
? Let us pray for Deacon Lettieri and Deacon Gannon as they prepare for their Ordination to Priesthood this weekend, and let us pray for vocations from our Catholic high schools on Long Island.
Bishop Barres ordained six men to the Permanent Diaconate on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Agnes Cathedral
Congratulations,
Deacon Michael O’Brien
Deacon Douglas Moran
Deacon Paul Cavanagh
Deacon Michael Hoonhout
Deacon Cary Klivan
Deacon James Totino
The Sacrament of Reconciliation during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, St. Patrick Parish, Huntington, hosted “drive-through” confessions in its parking lot on Saturday, March 21.
June is the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus -- a picture taken from the train platform of the "God is Love" banner hanging from the bell tower of St. Agnes Cathedral.
Marianist Province of Meribah is leading a group of students from Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial High Schools on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. Please keep the pilgrims in your prayers!
Pilgrims from the Diocese of Rockville Centre join in today's Eucharistic Pilgrimage through the streets of New York City.
"O Sacrament most Holy, O Sacrament Divine,
All praise and all thanksgiving, Be every moment Thine!"
Bishop Barres visits with Fr. Serge-Thomas Bonino, OP (in white) after attending a class on the Immortality of the Soul at the Angelicum with Fr. Joseph Scolaro (left side) and Fr. Louis Cona (at right).
Father Tom Fusco, pastor of the Parish of Our Lady of Victory blesses a new statue of St. Joseph in front of the parish center to conclude the Year of Saint Joseph. The statue is dedicated in honor of the Sisters of St. Joseph who ran Our Lady of Victory School for many years.
Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Rev. Msgr. John A. Alesandro who died on Sunday December 27, 2020 at St. Pius Residence. Details regarding the funeral arrangements to be announced.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
Most Rev. John O. Barres visited Catholic Health Services’s Long Island hospitals on Saturday, March 14th, beginning his day at 7:30 AM at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson and ending the afternoon at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre.
Bishop Barres, Bishop Murphy, Bishop Dunne, Bishop Andrzej, and Bishop Henning joined Bishop Brennan for the 200th Anniversary Mass of the Dedication of St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Brooklyn this afternoon.
Bishop Barres celebrated the Rite of Election at St. Agnes Cathedral this afternoon at which catechumens from parishes across Nassau County signed the Book of the Elect. The catechumens will be baptized at Easter and receive Confirmation and Holy Communion.
It's rehearsal day for this Saturday's Ordination. Let us pray for the 3 men preparing to become priests for our diocese and for more vocations to priesthood on Long Island.
This Saturday, April 22nd, was Call to Candidacy for Admission to Holy Orders at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception for Joe, Chris, Rob and Jose. Bishop Andrzej was the presider/celebrant of the Mass. Let us continue to pray for these men and for Vocations!
Bishop Barres visited the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in Glen Head today. He blessed their convent, spent time hearing about their mission at the Schools of St. Mary’s in Manhasset, 1/2
DRVC is happy to announce Nolan Reynolds as the new Director of Youth Ministry. Nolan will help provide new leadership, support, and direction pertaining to the 'Young Church' on LI. Nolan has served in parish youth ministry, HS campus ministry, chastity ed, & retreat ministry.
Bishop Barres celebrated Mass this morning at the Church of St. Agnes in the Piazza Navona. He was joined by Fr. Michael Duffy, Fr. Michael Bissex, Fr. Joseph Scolaro, and Fr. Louis Cona.
Students from Chaminade High School and Kellenberg Memorial High School have arrived in Lisbon as the Province of Meribah delegation for World Youth Day 2023.
This morning, Bishop Barres, Bishop Andrzej, and Bishop Romero celebrated Mass with priests and pilgrims from the Diocese of Rockville Centre at the National Eucharistic Congress.
On the eve of Bishop Henning’s Mass of Reception in Providence, Bishop Barres, Fr. Eric Fasano, and Fr. Lachlan Cameron visited Cardinal Sean O’Malley and Bishop Mark O’Connell in Boston.
Many diocesan representatives are attending the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana. We pray tonight for a renewed devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, especially in our parishes and schools, and in the hearts of all who minister in them.
Prayers are requested for Bishop Wcela, who died on May 21, 2022. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Last evening, Bishop Barres hosted Marianist priests, Fr. Peter Heiskell, SM and Fr. Daniel Griffin, SM for dinner with Fr. Lachlan Cameron, Fr. John Crozier, and Fr. Matt Browne.
Bishop-elect Richard G. Henning is all smiles as he joins his parents after Solemn Vespers last night. Today this couple see their son ordained a successor of the apostles and auxiliary bishop of the diocese at St Agnes Cathedral.