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WHAT: |
Diocesan Pilgrimage: A Journey of Unity
in Christ
Bishop William Murphy will lead a diocesan pilgrimage to
the Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in
Washington, D.C.
From noon to early evening, there will be opportunities
for guided tours of the shrine, private prayer,
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and recitation of the
rosary. Bishop Murphy will be the main celebrant of a
concluding Mass at 4:15 p.m. Many priests of the diocese
will concelebrate.
Individual parishes may provide transportation. |
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WHEN: |
Saturday, September 23, 2006 |
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WHERE: |
Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception
Washington, D.C. |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: |
Call 516-678-5800 ext. 580 or e-mail
chancellor@drvc.org
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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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