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
| Office/Organization: | Shrine of Our Lady of the Island |
| Date(s) of Event: | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| Description: |
FR FELIX PHIRI, SMM of the Retreat Director Shrine Conference Room A day to experience renewed hope and healing in Jesus Christ with Scripture, talks, community prayer, music and an opportunity to meet new people from around the Island. Sobornost members live the mission of Christ here and around the world and will share their current programs. |
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Office of Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | 10/20 – 12/5 |
| Description: |
Beginning the week of October 20th, two 6-week discernment groups for men ages 18+ will meet to discern a vocation to the Catholic priesthood and support each other in hearing the will of God. The 2025 Melchizedek Project will have two sessions – one hosted at Saint Patrick Church in Smithtown and another at Saint Barnabas Church in Bellmore, with each meeting at 7pm. To register, visit drvcvocations.com/MP2025! |
| Office/Organization: |
Office of Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | October 17, 2025 |
| Description: |
All are invited to Nightwatch on Friday, October 17th, with guest speaker Elizabeth Welling. Join us for a Holy Hour, live music, and confessions, followed by dodgeball and fellowship. Doors open at 7:00 PM with Adoration beginning at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Point Lookout. |
| Office/Organization: |
DRVC |
| Dates of Event: | October 7, 2025 |
| Description: |
Join us for the Annual Red Mass on October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Church of St. Joseph in Garden City, NY to mark the the opening of the judicial year. Bishop Barres will be the main celebrant and Father Joseph C. Scolaro, S.T.D. will be the homilist. |
| Office/Organization: |
Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: |
Catholic schools on Long Island offer a unique blend of vibrant faith and academic excellence. Discover how a Catholic education nurtures the mind, heart and soul. Visit drvcschools.org to learn more about our programs and find the school closest to you! |
| Office/Organization: | Seminary of the Immaculate Conception |
| Dates of Event: |
Sunday, November 2nd – 4 PM |
| Description: |
Vespers honoring Archbishop Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston Presentation of Immaculate Conception Medal to Archbishop Henning Gala Reception to Follow
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| Office/Organization: |
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception |
| Dates of Event: | Sunday, September 28th; Sunday, October 19th – 2 to 4PM |
| Description: |
September 28th – Presentation by Fr. Paul Anel |
| Office/Organization: | Office of Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | October 7, 2025 |
| Description: |
Join us on October 7, 2025 at 6pm at Saint Anthony’s High School for an evening of discernment for high school men, with adoration and evening prayer. Dinner and fellowship to follow. To register, please visit drvcvocations.com/andrew. |
| Office/Organization: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | October 25 |
| Description: | See flyer |
| Office/Organization: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | October 18 |
| Description: | See flyer |
| Office/Organization: | Deacons |
| Dates of Event: | 9/30, 10/2, 10/18 |
| Description: |
Are You Being Called to the Permeant Diaconate? Attend one of the upcoming discernment events!
RSVP by Friday, September 26th, to 631-423-0483 Ext. 178 or by email to diaconateformation@drvc.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: | 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: | 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! |
| 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. |
| Organizing Office: |
DRVC
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| Dates of Event: | 2025 |
| Description: | Receive a plenary indulgence for the Jubilee 2025. See download for more information. |
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