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The Diocese of Rockville Centre hopes to move forward with what officials say is its ‘best and final’ offer toward a settlement with the more than 600 people who have made claims of sexual abuse against the church. If accepted, the church could pay out as much as $200 million.

Diocese claims $200M ‘best and final’ offer

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre has made what it says is its “best and final proposal” toward a settlement with the more the 600 people who accused the church of child … more

By Daniel Offner | 12/8/23

Vietnam veteran and Bay Park resident Joseph Vigotty, 76

Longtime Bay Park resident and Vietnam War veteran Joseph R. Vigotty died on Oct. 4. He was 76. more

10/10/19

Pope Francis is an inspiration and a model for peace

Long Island friends, take note. Believe it or not, the hottest ticket in town isn’t the Mets. It’s Pope Francis. After arriving in Washington on Tuesday . . . more

9/24/15

Students in Jean Carlson’s seventh-grade math class at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School in Bellmore said they were excited about Pope Francis’s first visit to the U.S. this week. Principal Lee Ann Graziose stood behind them.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton goes all out to welcome Pope Francis

Leeann Graziose, principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Bellmore for the past 12 years, was at home when the envelope from the Diocese of Rockville Centre arrived last Friday afternoon. She … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/23/15

Jorge Mario Bergoglio took the name of St. Francis, a champion of the poor.

Pope Francis good choice to lead flock

A pope of many firsts, the former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, is known as a humble man who cooks his own meals, uses public transportation and has a great affinity for the … more

By Brian Croce and Mary Malloy bcroce@liehrald.com and mmallloy@liherald.com | 3/20/13

Gary Krupp met with Pope Benedict XVI outside the Vatican.

Locals react to Pope stepping down

On Feb. 11, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would be stepping down from his position as leader of the Roman Catholic Church at the end of the month. more

By Alex Costello | 2/20/13

Lynbrook man arrested for stalking

Police have arrested Victor Tosner, 57, of Washington Ave. in Lynbrook, for stalking and harassment in connection with two incidents that occurred at Our Lady of Peace on Fowler Avenue. According … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/1/11

Former ‘Irish Tenor’ Ronan Tynan will perform at a fundraiser for St. Raymond’s School in East Rockaway on Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m.

Ronan Tynan — in his own voice

Ronan Tynan’s smooth tenor voice has filled St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway once before, for a funeral. He is returning there on April 24 for a happier occasion. One of the most … more

Mary Malloy | 4/14/10

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