Diocesan Bulletin Board
Welcome to the Diocesan Bulletin Board with news for parishes & bulletin editors.
Listed below are items to include in your parish’s digital and print publications.
FEATURED NEWS & EVENTS
| Organizing Office: | Worship |
| Dates of Event(s): | See flyer |
| Description: | The Diocese of Rockville Centre will offer training for those who wish to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors. No walk-ins permitted, all participants must be registered in advance with a letter from their pastor. |
| Organizing Office: | Ave Maria Pilgrimage Tours, Inc. |
| Dates of Event: | See Flyers |
| Description: |
We invite the faithful to celebrate the Vatican-declared Jubilee through participation in prayerful travel and support of the Fatima mission. |
| Organizing Office: | Office of Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | 9/19 |
| Description: |
Join the Office of Vocations for a night of Eucharistic Adoration, with guest homilist, Fr. Dominik Wegiel, followed by dodgeball and a social at 7:30pm at the Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Doors will open at 7pm. |
| Organizing Office: | Office of the Western Vicariate |
| Dates of Event: | 9/5-9/6 |
| Description: |
Join the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua in East Northport for a organ concert with Dr. Christian Alejandro Almada on September 5th. Flyer Then on September 6th, join him for a Spanish workshop at Saint Anthony’s. Spanish Flyer |
| Organizing Office: | New York State Catholic Conference |
| Dates of Event: | 10/27 – 11/6 |
| Description: |
Stop Physician-Assisted Suicide in New York!
Bishop Barres and the Bishops of New York State need your help! Our state is on the brink of legalizing physician-assisted suicide. Governor Hochul is our last hope, as she has the power to veto the bill (A136), which passed the legislature earlier this year. Time is of the essence. Please contact the Governor today and ask her to veto A136. Click this link from the New York State Catholic Conference for a prewritten message, which you can edit as you wish. Simply fill out your name and address and click send to make your voice heard. |
| Office/Organization: | Office of Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 1/16, 2/27, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15 |
| Description: | Save the dates! Join us for Nightwatch, our new monthly evenings of adoration with guest speakers, confessions, and fellowship. Each night will be begin at 7:30pm at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Point Lookout! |
| Office/Organization: | LI Metro Retrouvaille |
| Dates of Event: | 9/24/25 – 9/26/25 |
| Description: |
Are You Still Looking for Marriage Help?
Designed to help couples reconnect, rebuild, and restore their marriage, our program offers an immersive experience that helps couples gain valuable insights, learn new skills, and make lasting changes that can strengthen their relationship for years to come. Take the First Step! You’ll never regret investing time to strengthen your marriage. September 24-26, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington. For more information, visit: https://helpourmarriage.org/. |
| Office/Organization: | Church of St. Mary, East Islip |
| Dates of Event: | Beginning 9/16 |
| Description: | 2025 Fall Bereavement Support Group being offered at the Church of St. Mary in East Islip. See flyer |
| Organizing Office: | Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation |
| Dates of Event: | 9/6/25 |
| Description: |
Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is thrilled to celebrate two decades of making a difference in Catholic education at our 20th Annual Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 9th. For the first time, this milestone event will take place across two stunning courses — Meadow Brook Club in Jericho and Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove.
Click here for event details and sponsorship opportunities! |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: |
Discover the vibrant faith and academic excellence |
| Organizing Office: | NY Blood Center |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: |
Please read these talking points from the NY Blood Center regarding the NY State Blood Emergency and the Diocese of Rockville Centre Blood Donation Campaign |
| Organizing Office: | Protection Children/Young People Office for the Protection Children/Young People |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: |
If you are involved in a ministry in your parish and your background screening was prior to 2020, you will receive an email from Virtus advising you to log into your Virtus account and complete the background screening application which is attached to your Virtus account. Screening is conducted by Sterling.
Please remember we are here to assist you, if you have any questions or need support, reach out to us at cprotection@drvc.org. |
| Organizing Office: | South Shore Young Adult Ministry & St. Barnabas Young Adult Ministry |
| Dates of Event: | Every Second Saturday of the Month (3/8, 4/12, 5/10, 6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13) |
| Description: |
Join the young adult ministry at St. Barnabas for a Holy Hour, talk, fellowship, and pizza every Second Saturday of the month at St. Barnabas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Bellmore, NY. |
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DRVC
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| Dates of Event: | 2025 |
| Description: | Receive a plenary indulgence for the Jubilee 2025. See download for more information. |
RESOURCES
• Eucharistic Revival Ad
Catholic Faith Network
• Bulletin Ad
Human Life, Family and Bioethics
• Bishops’ Prayer Invitation
• Emily’s Gift Perinatal Bereavement Program
• FIAT Bulletin Ad – Eng | Spa
• Gabriel’s Courage
• Rosary for Life
• Same-Sex Attraction/Gender Identity Discordance Catholic Resources Graphic
Protection of Children & Young People
• Advantages and Risks of Technology
• Bulletin Ad
• Gaming Safety
• Protect Youth Online
