Our diocese is blessed to have 13 men who will be ordained deacons on May 17th at the 11:30 Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral.

They are Louis Anetrella, William Casey, Raymond D'Alessio, Frank Dell'Aglio, William Dobbins, Lawrence Faulkenberry, Anthony Graviano, Thomas Lucie, Paul Neuhedel, Luis Polanco, John Rieger, Jeffrey Sykes, and Edward Tappin.

Heavenly Father, since the time of the Apostles you have inspired the Church to commission certain members to assist in a special way in the pastoral mission of Christ.  Bless the deacons that they may be humble and faith-inspired in their service.  We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

See this week's edition of The Long Island Catholic for more information

- Pastoral Letter of the Bishop of Rockville Centre to the Priests of the Diocese Regarding the Proper Celebration of the Eucharist and the Distribution of Holy Communion.  Issued May 9, 2008.  Click here to download this document.

- This past Sunday we celebrated Pentecost and the blessing of the Holy Spirit.  We no longer have Jesus present on this earth as a man but through the Holy Spirit we have the ability for a personal relationship with God.  Lord through the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit enliven our hearts. 

• World Youth Day 2008 Website for Diocesan Pilgrims - For the diocesan pilgrims going to Australia this July visit:  http://www.drvc.org/youth/wyd08.html

• Come back to the Sacrament of Reconciliation - New Diocesan Parish Listing and Information About the Grace of the Sacrament

• Spend Time With Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament - Click here for a diocesan parish listing of Eucharistic Adoration times and locations.  One hour can change your life forever! 

• Diocesan 2006 Financial Statements Now Available - Click here for details

• Be Inspired by the Lives of the Saints:   Click here for this month's pamphlet