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Fiftieth Anniversary of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary Parish, Centereach
Bishop William Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre
will be the principal celebrant at a Mass celebrating
the 50th Anniversary of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary parish, Centereach. At the invitation of the
pastor, Monsignor Joseph Curley, Father Andrew
Nirrengarten and Father Frances Sang who both served at
the parish will concelebrate the Mass. A reception
sponsored by the Catholic Daughters will follow. |
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Sunday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. |
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
20 Chestnut Street
Centereach, NY 11720 |
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Historical background on Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary Parish:
The parish was formed as a “break-off “ of St. Joseph’s
in Ronkonkoma and started with 1,000 families. The first
Masses were celebrated in the local Foreign Veterans of
War Hall. Fund-raising followed and the new church
building was dedicated in September 1958. |
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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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