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WHAT: |
Bishop Jose Grullon Estrella, Bishop of the Diocese of
San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic will join
Bishop Murphy for a special diocesan Marian Celebration
in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia, the patroness of the
Dominican Republic. |
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WHEN: |
Saturday, January 21, 2006
7:30 PM |
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WHERE: |
St. Agnes Cathedral
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. |
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CONTACT: |
Sean P. Dolan |
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Tel: 516-678-5800, ext. 625 |
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Cell: 516-313-8215 |
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