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: | Knights of Columbus |
| Dates of Event: | 1/18/26 |
| Description: |
ANNUAL PRO-LIFE MASS You are cordially invited to join with hundreds of men & women, young & old, in prayer and support for the right to life. 10:15 AM Celebrant: |
| Organizing Office: | Office of Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | 1/16/26 |
| Description: | All are invited to Nightwatch on Friday, January 16th, with guest preacher Father Joseph Scolaro. 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. |
| Organizing Office: | Evangelization & Catechesis |
| Dates of Event: |
Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Patchogue Celebrant: Most Reverend Robert J. Coyle Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. |
| Description: |
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASSES Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years |
| Organizing Office: | Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney Guild |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: | Free Membership. Please visit: FatherMcGivney.org |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | N/A |
| Description: |
Discover the vibrant faith and academic excellence |
| Office/Organization: | Retrouvaille Long Island |
| Date(s) of Event: | 1/23-25 |
| Description: | Marriage Struggling? All are invited to attend the marriage weekend in Huntington, NY. Register by Jan 9th. No marriage is beyond hope. For more information, visit helpourmarriage.org |
| Office/Organization: | St. Anthony of Padua Church, Oceanside |
| Date(s) of Event: | 1/16, 1/17 |
| Description: | Join us for shared meals, silence, fellowship communal prayer, Ignatian Prayer, and conversations with a spiritual director. |
| Office/Organization: | Office of Vocations |
| Dates of Event: | 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: | 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. |
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
