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
NYBC World Blood Donor Day | Download
| Organizing Office: | New York Blood Center |
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Version #1: New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency after blood donations dropped by 15% in May, leaving the regional blood supply at critically low levels. If you are eligible, please schedule an appointment to donate blood today: https://bit.ly/4v8FeQV Version #2: Donating blood is a simple yet powerful way to care for our neighbors and offer the gift |
Intergenerational Healing Mass | Download
| Organizing Office: | St. Joseph Prayer Center |
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As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we invite you to come together in faith bringing our families before the Lord for healing, restoration, and renewal in His boundless love. What could be a more perfect feast of Mother Church to bring our hearts before the Lord, asking for the grace of His Sacred Heart, which pours out mercy and healing for every generation. |
| Organizing Office: | South Shore Catholic Young Adults |
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| Description: | Join South Shore Catholic Young Adults at St. Barnabas for Lectio on the Lawn at the Blessed Mother Statue on the lawn at St. Barnabas, 2320 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY. Bring a lawn chair and your Bible. Each evening features a different leader, with a social opportunity at Bedford Avenue shops and restaurants afterward. |
| Organizing Office: | Evangelization & Catechesis |
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June 17, 2026 |
| Description: | Join us for a Holy Hour and Eucharistic Procession on June 17, 2026, at 7 PM at the Retreat & Conference Center of the Immaculate Conception, as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage travels the Eastern Seaboard in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. Bishop Barres will preside, with guest preacher, Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. |
| Organizing Office: | Office of Vocations |
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June 17, 2026 |
| Description: | We invite all men ages 18+ to join us for an Evening of Discernment on June 17, 2026, beginning with a Holy Hour and procession, as part of the National Eucharistic Congress, at 7pm at the Retreat and Conference Center of the Immaculate Conception. Following the Holy Hour, there will be a pizza dinner, a brief Q&A session, and compline at 11pm, with departure at 11:15pm. To register visit, www.drvcvocations.com/discern617. |
| Organizing Office: | Living Waters Therapeutic Catholic Counseling |
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July 10-12 |
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Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats are a beautiful opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional and/or spiritual pain of an abortion.
God’s mercy awaits you. Come receive His healing. Contact: |
| Organizing Office: | Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph |
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7/22-8/1 |
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PORTUGAL & SPAIN |
“Sts. Francis & Dominic: A Mysticism of the Word in the World.” | Download
| Organizing Office: | St. Joseph’s Seminary |
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7/24-26 |
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at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact 914-367-8201 or SJS.Events@dunwoodie.edu |
| Organizing Office: | DOE |
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7/21-7/31 |
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Lourdes & Fatima Pilgrimage Dates: July 21–31, 2026 Includes:
Info: Emily Guarnieri — eguarnieri@drvc.org |
| Organizing Office: | Knights of Columbus |
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Consider joining the Knights of Columbus. Calling all Catholic men, 18 and older. Kofc.org |
| Organizing Office: | Long Island Catholic Young Adults |
| Date(s) of Event: | 6/6-6/7 |
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AGES 21–35 2-day Catholic INSPIRING TALKS | SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS | MASS | ADORATION | CONFESSION | ROSARY | FELLOWSHIP SCAN THE QR FOR PRICING & SEMINARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION • HUNTINGTON, NY FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: NCIARAVINOI@GMAIL.COM |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
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| Organizing Office: | NYS Catholic Conference |
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Starting in 2027, the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit will let taxpayers redirect up to $1,700 of their federal income taxes to nonprofit scholarship organizations that provide tuition assistance for students in Catholic schools.
For example, a taxpayer owing $10,000 could direct $1,700 to scholarships instead of sending it to the federal government—directly helping families afford a Catholic education, and even additional services at public schools. But New York families will miss out unless the governor opts in. Governor Hochul’s participation would bring new scholarship dollars to Catholic schools, easing financial pressure on families and expanding access to faith-based education. Tell Governor Hochul to opt in and support Catholic school families. https://www.nyscatholic.org/action-center |
| Office/Organization: | Office of Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | 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! |
