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WHAT: |
Bishop Murphy to Celebrate 7:45 AM
Mass Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the
September 11 Tragedy
Bishop William Murphy will be the principal celebrant
and homilist at the 7:45 a.m. Mass on Monday, September
11, 2006 in St. Agnes Cathedral. All are invited to
attend this Mass, which will mark the fifth anniversary
of the terrorist attacks that targeted the World Trade
Center and Pentagon.
As usual, this Mass will be televised live at 7:45 a.m.
and then repeated at Noon and 6:00 p.m. on Telecare
(Cablevision, Channel 29), the diocesan television
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WHEN: |
September 11, 2006 at 7:45 a.m. |
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WHERE: |
St. Agnes Cathedral
29 Quealy Place
Rockville Centre, NY |
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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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