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WHAT: |
Outdoor Mass Celebrated by Cardinal
Oscar Rodriquez of Honduras to Open Diocesan Eucharistic
Congress
Many cultures and peoples that make up the Diocese of
Rockville Centre will gather for prayer, fellowship and
reconciliation at the first ever diocesan Eucharistic
Congress.
The opening of the Eucharistic Congress will be marked
by a diocesan pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of
the Island, Eastport. During the day, one of Latin
America’s most dynamic pastors, Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez
of Honduras, will address the theme of “Eucharist,
Pentecost and Diversity.”
The day will conclude with a Mass for the Vigil of
Pentecost celebrated by Cardinal Oscar along with Bishop
William Murphy, all the bishops and as many priests from
the diocese as possible. The two weeks of the
Eucharistic Congress (June 3, 2006 – June 18, 2006) will
be marked as special days of prayer, reflection and
adoration in every parish in the diocese. |
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WHEN: |
Saturday, June 3, 2006, beginning at
Noon; Mass begins at 5 p.m. |
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WHERE: |
Shrine of Our Lady of the Island
Eastport, NY
www.ourladyoftheisland.org |
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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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