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WHAT: |
Mass commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the death of
Archbishop Oscar Romero. Archbishop Romero was shot to
death as he celebrated Mass on March 24, 1980 in San
Salvador. Archbishop Romero was an outspoken champion of
the poor. |
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WHO: |
Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez, Auxiliary Bishop of San
Salvador will concelebrate this Mass with the Most
Reverend William Murphy, Bishop of the Diocese of
Rockville Centre. Bishop Chavez will preach the homily. |
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WHEN: |
Saturday, March 12, 2005 |
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WHERE: |
St. Agnes Cathedral at 7:30 p.m. (This Mass will also be
televised on Telecare [Channel 29], the diocesan
television station.)
St. Agnes Cathedral Church
29 Quealy Place
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Take Southern State Parkway to Peninsula Blvd. south
exit. Take Peninsula Blvd. south until Lakeview Rd. Make
a left onto Lakeview Rd. Turn right onto North Village
Ave. Make a left onto Quealy Place. St. Agnes Cathedral
is on the left. Parking is available across the street
from the Cathedral. |
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CONTACT: |
Sean P. Dolan
Tel: 516-678-5800, ext. 625
Cell: 516-510-0473 |
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About The Diocese of Rockville Centre
The Diocese of Rockville Centre was formed in 1957 and
covers 1,222 square miles in Nassau and Suffolk
Counties. The diocese serves approximately 1.5 million
Catholics (total population in both counties is
approximately 3 million). There are 134 parishes in 119
towns. Last year over 21,000 baptisms, 18,000
confirmations, 21,000 first communions and 5,000
marriages took place in the diocese. There are 2,622
students in kindergarten, 26,738 in primary or
elementary school, 11,979 in secondary school and 9,310
in higher institutions. There are 77 Catholic elementary
schools, high schools and colleges/universities in the
diocese. Catholic Health Services of Long Island
consists of five hospitals, three nursing homes, two
home care agencies, two senior housing complexes, a
community-based home for those with special needs and a
hospice. These facilities served over 743,000 people
last year. Last year, Catholic Charities assisted more
than 80,000 individuals who are poor, vulnerable and
disadvantaged on Long Island. For more information visit
www.drvc.org
For more information:
Sean P. Dolan
sdolan@drvc.org
516-678-5800, ext. 625 |
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