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: | Office of the Bishop |
| Dates of Event: | 6/27/25 |
| Description: | On Friday, June 27, at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saint Agnes in Rockville Centre, all are invited to join us for Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. |
| Organizing Office: | New York State Catholic Conference |
| Dates of Event: | 10/27 – 11/6 |
| Description: |
Stop Physician-Assisted Suicide in New York New York is on the brink of legalizing physician-assisted suicide. Bill A136 has already passed the Senate and Assembly. The only thing standing in its way is Governor Hochul’s veto — and she needs to hear from you. This bill would allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication with the sole purpose of ending a patient’s life. It puts the most vulnerable among us — the elderly, people with disabilities, and those facing emotional or financial despair — at even greater risk. Suicide is not healthcare. We must speak out to protect the dignity of every human life. Assisted suicide is a dangerous and deadly path — one we must not go down. Take Action! Contact the Governor’s office now to oppose this deadly practice! Visit bit.ly/veto-pas |
| Organizing Office: | Tabor House Retreat Center |
| Dates of Event: | 10/27 – 11/6 |
| Description: |
TABOR HOUSE RETREAT CENTER October 27 – November 6, 2025 Tour highlights include visits to Lourdes (the Grotto of Massabielle), Paris (Sacre Coeur Basilica and the recently reopened Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral). Other sites include: Nevers, Paray-le-Monial, La Salette, Ars and Lyon. Tour price: $6,984 per person* (double occupancy) departing from New York (JFK International airport) is based on the registration a minimum of 20 pilgrims. * If 20 or more travelers are confirmed for this tour, each member of the group will be eligible to receive a 10% discount ($698). The price includes round-trip airfare, first-class hotels, breakfast & dinner daily, motor coach transportation, tour guides, admission fees and luggage handling. For complete details, please download the Pilgrimage prospectus from St. Anthony’s Parish website – https://sacli.org/news For other questions, please email: This Pilgrimage is being arranged and will be conducted by 206 Tours, 750 Old Hickory Boulevard, Suite 270, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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| 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: | St. Elizabeth of Hungary |
| Dates of Event: | 8/9/25 |
| Description: |
Join the Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Melville for a Sacred Voices Concert, with a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Sistine Chapel Choir Repertoire and the Pope’s Organist. |
| Organizing Office: | St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dominican House of Prayer, Avila Institute |
| Dates of Event: | 8/1-8/3 |
| Description: |
Join Bishop Barres and Saint Joseph’s Seminary for an event on St. Thérèse of Liseux from August 1 to August 3 at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. Guest-rooms are available, but space is limited. |
| Organizing Office/Organization: | Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate |
| Date of Event: | 8/2/25 |
| Description: | All high school teens welcome. $50/participant – includes 2 meals, snacks, t-shirt. For more information, see the flyer or visit: parishvisitorsisters.org/youth-day |
| Organizing Office: | Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst |
| Dates of Event: | 5/3 – 6/28 |
| Description: |
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, OLPH Church in Lindenhurst has a support group to help you through your loss.
The group starts on Saturdays May 3- June 28, 2025 from 11:30-1:00pm. The group is a 9 week commitment and registration is required. A donation of $25 would be appreciated. If interested, contact Linda Arpino, 631-592-1062 or email: Forubabe77@aol.com |
| Organizing Office: | Diocesan Scouting |
| Dates of Event: | 7/20-7/26 |
| Description: | Located at the incredible Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, this week of special program will allow Catholic Scouts to work on the major requirements of the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem while also enjoying a week’s worth of camp! |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | Summer |
| Description: |
Join us for athletic and academic summer camps hosted by Holy Trinity and St. John the Baptist. See the graphics and fliers for more information. |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | Summer |
| Description: |
Join us for athletic and academic summer camps hosted by Holy Trinity and St. John the Baptist. See the graphics and fliers for more information. |
| Organizing Office: | Department of Education |
| Dates of Event: | Summer |
| Description: |
Join us for athletic and academic summer camps hosted by Holy Trinity and St. John the Baptist. See the graphics and fliers for more information. |
| 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. |
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