Diocesan Bulletin Board
Welcome to the Diocesan Bulletin Board with news for parishes & bulletin editors.
Listed below are items to include in your parish’s digital and print publications.
FEATURED NEWS & EVENTS
| Organizing Office: | Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | 4/11/25 |
| Description: | Join us at the Church of Christ the King (2 Indian Head Road, Commack, NY 11725) for the April Holy Hour for Vocations. Fr. Rob Ketcham, pastor of Christ the King, will be the guest homilist. |
| Organizing Office: | Diocesan Scouting |
| Dates of Event: | 7/20-7/26 |
| Description: | Located at the incredible Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, this week of special program will allow Catholic Scouts to work on the major requirements of the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem while also enjoying a week’s worth of camp! |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | Summer |
| Description: |
Join us for athletic and academic summer camps hosted by Holy Trinity and St. John the Baptist. See the graphics and fliers for more information. |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | Summer |
| Description: |
Join us for athletic and academic summer camps hosted by Holy Trinity and St. John the Baptist. See the graphics and fliers for more information. |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | Summer |
| Description: |
Join us for athletic and academic summer camps hosted by Holy Trinity and St. John the Baptist. See the graphics and fliers for more information. |
| Organizing Office: | Church of Our Holy Redeemer, Freeport |
| Dates of Event: |
3/17-3/19 (Spanish) 3/31-4/2 (English) |
| Description: |
Pilgrims of Hope 3-Night Mission, See flyers for more information. |
| Organizing Office: | Retrouvaille |
| Dates of Event: | April 25-27, 2025 |
| Description: |
Retrouvaille is a practical program for married couples facing challenges. We can help. To register or for more information: |
| Organizing Office: | Protection Children/Young People Office for the Protection Children/Young People |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: |
If you are involved in a ministry in your parish and your background screening was prior to 2020, you will receive an email from Virtus advising you to log into your Virtus account and complete the background screening application which is attached to your Virtus account. Screening is conducted by Sterling.
Please remember we are here to assist you, if you have any questions or need support, reach out to us at cprotection@drvc.org. |
| Organizing Office: | Evangelization and Catechesis |
| Dates of Event: | March 7 – April 16 |
| Description: |
Join 40 different parishes on Long Island for Eucharistic Adoration from March 7 – April 16! Make sure to visit drvc.org/congress/return-to-me/ for detailed information. |
| Organizing Office: | South Shore Young Adult Ministry & St. Barnabas Young Adult Ministry |
| Dates of Event: | Every Second Saturday of the Month (3/8, 4/12, 5/10, 6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13) |
| Description: |
Join the young adult ministry at St. Barnabas for a Holy Hour, talk, fellowship, and pizza every Second Saturday of the month at St. Barnabas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Bellmore, NY. |
| Organizing Office: | Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation |
| Dates of Event: | 3/11, 4/2 |
| Description: |
Join Bishop Andrzej for scripture reflection series on John the Baptist. Registration is required in order to receive the ZOOM link to each session. |
| Organizing Office: | Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation |
| Dates of Event: | 4/12/25 |
| Description: |
Whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer on the participants, the Run continues to offer a special opportunity for our network of 35 schools to show their comradery in celebration of Catholic elementary education across Long Island. |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: |
Experience the Catholic School Difference! Discover the vibrant faith and academic excellence found within the LI Catholic Schools. |
| Organizing Office: | The National Association of Catholic Nurses |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: |
Attention all Catholic Nurses! The National Association of Catholic Nurses is an association for over 100 years representing nurses. *to promote education in Catholic nursing ethics. |
| Organizing Office: | Evangelization and Catechesis |
| Dates of Event: | 5/18/25 |
| Description: |
The Diocese of Rockville Centre would like to honor those couples who celebrated Fifty Years of Marriage in 2025 by inviting them to attend one of the Masses below for a special blessing. |
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DRVC
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| Dates of Event: | 2025 |
| Description: | Receive a plenary indulgence for the Jubilee 2025. See download for more information. |
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St. Joseph’s Seminary
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| Dates of Event: | 4/3/25 |
| Description: |
The Annual Saint Joseph’s Seminary and College Gala raises funds that are essential to the seminary’s mission to form men for the Catholic priesthood, as well as well as offering graduate theological and philosophical degree programs for all who wish to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith through systematic study, or who are called to serve the Church in roles of leadership. All are welcome.
For more information and to make your reservation by phone or mail, contact Mahala Marshall at 646-794-3333 or mahala.marshall@archny.org. Click here for more information. |
| Organizing Office: |
Knights of Columbus
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| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: | FREE – Men and women, young and old, strengthen and grow in your faith for your families with five short videos produced by the Knights of Columbus called the “Mission of The Family”. The videos can be found on the Knights of Columbus website for free! Here is the link and QR Code to find “The Mission of The Family” videos: https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html. The five videos are less than 14 minutes in length. |
| Organizing Office: | Vocations |
| Date of Event: | 2024-2025 |
| Brief Description: | All are invited to gather for the monthly Holy Hours for Vocations at various parishes across Long Island. See flyers for more details. |
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