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The Rev. Thomas Gallagher, a pillar of the community for decades, will retire as pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in North Merrick in June.

The Rev. Thomas Gallagher, best known to the community as Father Gallagher, said he plans to retire as pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in North Merrick in June. more

By David Weingrad | 4/13/11

Blessings for Christmas

This year my Christmas Greetings to you will be brief but no less heartfelt. The angels who raised the joyous hymn that first Christmas night can be heard again this Christmas in the hearts of us all. “Glory to God in the Highest” echoes in our hearts and lives because we all are thankful that God so loved the world that He sent His only Son. He so respected us, created in His own image, that He wanted “one like us in all things but sin” to become our redeemer. more

Bishop William Murphy | 12/22/10

Demonstrators called for the establishment of a clergy sex abuse victims fund in a sidewald "news conference" on Sunday morning at St. Agnes Cathedral.

A message for the Rockville Centre diocese

Members of a national coalition led by Send the Bishops a Message delivered 20,000 pennies and a letter to Bishop William Murphy last Sunday morning during a sidewalk "press conference" outside St. Agnes Cathedral. more

Judy Rattner | 9/8/10

Rockville Centre resident is a star for students

Rockville Centre resident Joseph A. Ferrara is one of three who will be honored at the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation “Stars for Students” gala — the group’s primary fundraiser — on May 21 at the RXR Plaza in Uniondale. more

5/12/10

The headquarters of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Local Catholics voice concern over diocese plan

"I'm devastated over the whole thing," an Oceanside parishioner said of the Rockville Centre Diocese's plan to offer buyout packages to 1,800 of its 6,000 employees in an effort to cut expenses. The voluntary separation package includes money and a few months of continued health insurance coverage. If enough employees decline the offer, the diocese has told them it will resort to more traditional measures — including layoffs. more

Judy Rattner | 2/24/10

Christina Daly/Herald Attendees of the St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School’s gala ball gave a standing ovation to the evening’s three honorees — Cara DeRostaing Cahill, Salvatore LaMonica and Frances Fiorello.

Support for Catholic education

Organizers of the St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School’s annual gala ball, held last Saturday night at the Garden City Hotel, said the event was a true success more

2/18/10

The headquarters of the Diocese of Rockville Centre is on N. Park Avenue in Rockville Centre.

RVC Diocese looking to trim staff

Many were shocked when news broke on Jan. 26 that the Diocese of Rockville Centre would be offering a buyout to 1,500 of its 6,000 workers. The shock increased when it was reported on Feb. 9 that the buyout number had risen to 1,800. more

Alex Costello | 2/3/10

RVC Diocese to cut 1,500 jobs

The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced last week that it plans to offer buyouts to about 25 percent of its 6,000 employees. more

Alex Costello | 1/27/10

RVC diocese gives to Haiti

In addition to Nassau County’s efforts, the Diocese of Rockville Centre, and the Catholic Church as a whole, has rallied to aid the people of Haiti after the devastating magnitude 7 earthquake on Jan. 12. more

Alex Costello | 1/20/10

Rev. Peter Dugandzic, right, was officially installed as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church at last Sunday’s 5 p.m. by Bishop William Murphy.

Leader of the flock [Photo gallery]

Rev. Peter Dugandzic was officially installed as the pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church on Dec. 6. more

12/9/09

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