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Father Henry Reid, second from right, received a certificate of recognition from Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony Santino, second from left, at the Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Dance in Lynbrook on March 7. Also pictured, from left, are the chapter’s recording secretary, Eddie Friel, and its president, Patrick Kerins.
Hibernians recognize HNM's Father Henry Reid
Father Henry Reid, of Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Valley Stream, was the guest of honor at the annual Padraic Pearse Ancient Order of Hibernians AOH Division 3 St. Patrick’s Day … more
Kristina Shafranski, a 2013 East Meadow High School graduate, has sung at the Saint George Ukrainian Catholic Church’s Ukrainian Festival in New York City for several years.
Uniting cultures through song
Standing before hundreds of people in a Brooklyn catering hall, Kristina Shafranski belted out a haunting version of “O mio babbino caro,” a classical Italian aria by composer Giacomo Puccini, at the Festival of Song competition on Jan. 25. The performance, met by rousing applause at both its beginning and end, earned Shafranski first place, and a trip to Italy to represent the U.S. at the Cantamare Summer Festival in Sicily this summer. more
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The Rev. Tony Stanganelli
The season of committing
“Coming up next, our health watch explores ten new tips to lose weight fast. But first, this commercial break.” It seems that many news and documentary shows on TV desperately need to tell you what is coming up next because there is a fear that, once the commercial comes on, you will lose interest and no longer be committed to watching the show. The remote makes it easy not to commit — after all, there has got to be something far more entertaining on the 350 channels that are now at my disposal with the flick of a thumb. more
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Renata Pesce explored the dollhouse in the “Our Time” classroom at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School in Bellmore.
St. Elizabeth gives toddlers their time
Soft music played in a room lined with white Christmas lights strung above student paintings and posters when Christian Trampas and his mother, Donna, arrived at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional … more
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Members of Bellmore Fire Department Company 601 carried wreaths commemorating firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and laid them at a memorial constructed of a World Trade Center steel beam.
Bellmore F.D. pays homage to 9/11 victims
Dozens gathered at Bellmore Fire Department headquarters for a somber service commemorating the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks last Thursday. The department hosted the … more
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The Inclusive Scouting knot is the unofficial symbol of equal Scouting.
Rockville Centre troops welcome gay Scouts
The history of Scouting in Rockville Centre is a rich one — the village can claim as its own both the country’s first troop, which was founded in 1910, and its first Eagle Scout, Arthur R. … more
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Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City shortly after he was elected.
Locals embrace selection of pope
Eyes around the world were focused on the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on March 13, as white smoke billowed from the chapel’s chimney, indicating that the College of Cardinals had selected a new pope. Many of those eyes were right here in East Meadow. The Herald surveyed the reaction of the local community, and learned that the choice of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, now known as Pope Francis, came as a surprise. more
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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
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio took the name of St. Francis, a champion of the poor.
Valley Stream Catholics joyful over pope selection
A pope of many firsts, the former Jorge Cardinal Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, is considered a humble man who has cooked his own meals, used public transportation and possesses a great affinity for the poor. more
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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
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