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WHAT: |
Bishop William Murphy to Speak at “Faith-on-Tap”
Forum
Bishop Murphy will be the guest speaker at the February
Faith-on-Tap meeting. He will speak on “The Church and
the World - Finding the City of God in the City of Man.”
Faith-on-Tap is a Catholic forum where young adults in
their 20s and 30s gather monthly in a friendly
atmosphere to hear informed speakers and discuss
questions concerning faith and morality. |
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WHEN: |
February 27, 7-9 p.m. |
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WHERE: |
The Wantagh Inn
3264 Railroad Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793 |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: |
Call 516-678-5800, ext. 309
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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 1.4 million
Catholics (total population in both counties is
approximately 3.3 million). There are 134 parishes in
115 towns. Last year over 20,000 baptisms, 18,000
confirmations, 20,000 first communions and 5,000
marriages took place in the diocese. There are 2,137
students in Catholic kindergarten, 23,825 in primary or
elementary school, 12,628 in secondary school and 3,300
in higher institutions. There are 76 Catholic elementary
and high schools and one Catholic college 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. 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
Contact:
Sean P. Dolan
Director of Communications
516-678-5800, ext. 625
sdolan@drvc.org |
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