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Bill Kelly/Herald Life Members of the Merrick Hook & Ladder paid their respects to Robert DeMars Jr. during his funeral services at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Merrick on June 21.

Community mourns Robert DeMars Jr., at 72

Longtime Merrick Fire Department member and former Honorary Chief of Department Robert DeMars Jr. died on June 18 in his hometown of Merrick. He was 72 years old. He is survived by his wife, Grace, his mother, Ellen DeMars, and many nieces and nephews. more

By Stephany Reyes | 7/6/16

Olivia Schwint was happy to find a ring in one of the 1,600 plastic eggs Diane Radtke stuffed with prizes last week.

Hunting for eggs in their own backyard

Nearly 50 children crowded in front of the gate leading to Diane Radtke’s backyard on Albermarle Avenue just before 11 a.m. last Thursday. The Easter Bunny stood on the other side of the fence, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/1/16

The Rev. Robert Hayden, left, pastor of St. William the Abbot Church in Seaford, was led in to the mass at which he was anointed a Monsignor on Dec. 6 by Bishop William Murphy.

Call him Monsignor

“Make a highway and clear a path for the Lord,” is a verse from the book of Isaiah, that the Rev. Robert Hayden, 70, connects with on a deep level. After years of service to St. William the Abbott Catholic Church in Seaford, Hayden, was elevated by Pope Francis to monsignor on Dec. 6. After 45 years in the church, Hayden has traveled far down that highway, with many stops along the way. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 12/15/15

East Meadow’s religious leaders were pleased to see each other and meet community members of different faiths at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service.

Community unifies to pray, give thanks

Scores of East Meadowites of different backgrounds and religious beliefs gathered together on Sunday at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service. The ceremony was held at St. Raphael’s Roman … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/30/15

Le Carillion restaurant, one of the places in Paris that was attacked, was know as a gathering place for young professionals.

Standing in solidarity with people of Paris

The recent terror attacks in Paris have left yet another populace shaken by a senseless act of violence and destruction. It is, unfortunately, a feeling New Yorkers know too well. Seven Long … more

By Herald Staff | 11/18/15

Sister Lynn Caton, left, pastoral associate at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in North Merrick, joined Sister Mary Walsh shortly before Pope Francis’s prayer service for clergy at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan last Thursday.

In the presence of the people's pope

Lee Ann Graziose, principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School in Bellmore, experienced a moment of peace and joy after Pope Francis’s Mass at Madison Square Garden last Friday, she says. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/1/15

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

Merrick Fire Department volunteers gathered at a firefighters' memorial at Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, in downtown Merrick, to remember their brothers lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, along with all of the nearly 3,000 victims who perished that terrible day.

Merrick F.D. pays homage to 9/11 fallen

Ronnie Gies Sr., a New York City firefighter who served as a Merrick Fire Department chief in the early 1990s, used to bring his three boys –– Tommy, Ronnie and Bobby –– with him wherever he went, recalled Mike Abrams, a former Merrick F.D. chief, who was deputy chief under Gies. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/12/15

Father Brian Barr, left, celebrated the 100-year anniversary of St. Mary’s church with Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford and Pete’s Clam Bar owner Butch Yamali, who recently partnered with the church to cater their Parish Summer Fair.

The bells are ringing at St. Mary's

For the first time in its hundred-year history, bells are ringing in the towers above St. Mary of the Isle Roman Catholic Church. In order to mark the centennial of the church — located at … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/30/15

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