St. Joseph the Worker

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...

Christmas Letter

December 23, 2024

Last Christmas, we celebrated the 800th anniversary of that

glorious and historic night when St. Francis of Assisi

arranged the first Nativity creche scene in a small cave

outside the Italian village of Greccio in Italy. St. Francis

was inspired to do this after visiting the historical place

of Christ's birth on a pilgramage to the Holy Land...

Hearing in Bankruptcy Court

September 26, 2024

The Diocese of Rockville Centre and its related

ministries are grateful that preliminary terms

have been agreed upon for the settlement of

our bankruptcy case. For the sake of survivors

and the Church's mission on Long Island, we

pray that the plan is approved and completed

as quickly as possible...

Wishing You A Blessed Easter

Most Reverend John O. Barres

Happy Easter to you and your families! Thank you for 

your love for the inspired Word of God. Thank you for

your love for the Resurrection appearances of our Lord

in this Easter season and the way your lives are set on fire

in your meditation and contemplation of these mysteries...