Election of a Pope
RCL Benziger
The pope is the leader of the Church all over the world. The word pope comes from the Latin word that means “papa.” The pope is sometimes called the Holy Father. The pope has the same job in the Church that Jesus gave to Saint Peter. Our most recent pope was Pope Francis. After his passing, cardinals from around the world will go through a process called the conclave...
Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality is in theatres now!
Show Dates:
April 28, 29, 30
May 1
Explores the life of soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis and his approach to the modern digital world. It also follows high school students on a pilgrimage to Italy, encouraging them to disconnect from technology and reflect on Carlo's impact....
Join EWTN in Prayer for Pope Francis
Throughout this period of official Church mourning leading up to the funeral of the Pope, EWTN will pre-empt its regular schedule to offer exclusive programming, including live coverage from the Vatican, prayers and a variety of specials highlighting the life of Pope Francis...
Live Coverage of The Papal Interregnum
As Catholics worldwide mourn the passing of Pope Francis, EWTN is offering parishes the opportunity to embed live streams of the historic events now unfolding in Rome directly on your websites, at no cost.
Through EWTN's broadcast, your local community can access EWTN’s coverage of everything from the Solemn Funeral Mass for His Holiness Pope Francis, to the Interregnum, the Conclave and beyond. Live coverage will include Masses, devotions, and special programming.
We lift our prayers for the soul of Pope Francis, entrusting him to the Divine Mercy of Jesus. Let us pray…
As we pray for the repose of his soul, we commend him to the mercy of the Lord, whom he loved and served, in the hope that he will soon see him face to face...
Holy Angels Catholic School
Holy Angels is a child-centered, family-sensitive Catholic School.
We are dedicated to the development of the whole child:
intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.
Our students are challenged to learn, lead and serve as Jesus
taught. Stop by for a Tour Today!
Easter Letter
Fr. Janusz Mocarski
Easter is the most important solemnity of the entire liturgical year. It is not Christmas, Ash Wednesday or Palm Sunday, but Easter in conjunction with Good Friday. It is so important a celebration that the Catholic Church has designated the entire week for the celebration of Easter. Hence, from Easter Sunday to the following Sunday...
Easter Message from the DRVC
Bishop Barres
A wealthy man and a member of the Sanhedrin, St. Joseph of Arimathea is one of those Gospel characters with a very brief but very important role. In John 19:38-42, we see that after Jesus' Crucifixion, Joseph of Arimathea asks Pilate for permission to take away Our Lord's Body. This was a bold and courageous act of faith from a man "seeking the Kingdom of God." (Mark 15:43)
Say No to Assisted Suicide Advocacy Day
New York Alliance
During the first three months of the year, hot-button issues like assisted suicide often take a back seat in Albany as Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature focus on passing the New York state budget. Currently, the budget is incomplete with legislators expected to take a short break in the coming days. Following a mid-April vacation, lawmakers are scheduled to return to Albany on Monday, April 28...
Bloomin' 4 Good
We are excited to announce that Saint Joseph The Worker Food Pantry has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Bloomin' 4 Good Program. This time, your organization will receive $1 for each specially marked $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold during the month of May 2025 at:
700-60 Patchogue Yaphank, Medford NY
The Growing Danger of
Physician Assisted Suicide
A Pastoral Statement to the People of God
of the Diocese of Rockville Centre Most
Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville
Centre
Legislation pending in Albany seeks to upend the doctor-
patient relationship at its most vulnerable moment via
physician-assisted suicide. The bill, which seems to be
gaining momentum, authorizes doctors to dispense pills
that literally poison patients who have been given terminal
diagnoses...