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The Rev. Henry Reid and Education Coordinator Ray Walsh.

Pope Francis’s recent encyclical, Laudato si’, calls for recognition of human activity’s negative impact on the environment and fundamental changes in our thinking and behavior to correct it, … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 7/22/15

Pope Francis, Long Island and water

Pope Francis issued an encyclical last month that focuses on our responsibility for and connections to the environment and the poor. I’ve only read the first half of “Laudato Si’" . . . more

7/1/15

The people's pope, a man of science

There’s a wonderful story about St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century champion of the poor, after whom the Roman Catholic Church’s current pope is named. St. Francis, it is said, would stop in his tracks if he . . . more

6/25/15

Andrzej Zglejszewski venerated the eucharistic host with frankincense.

Pope names new auxiliary bishop for Rockville Centre diocese

Making good on Pope Benedict XVI’s promise to appoint three auxiliary bishops to the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Pope Francis appointed Monsignor Andrzej Zglejszewski to the position on Feb. … more

By John Maher | 2/19/14

Robinson Cano and the fight against poverty

This is the time of year when baseball fans live in a state of perpetual hope that their favorite team will acquire some decent players so that next season won’t be a disaster. more

12/19/13

Rich school, poor school

On Dec. 3, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released results of the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment, a set of three tests — in literacy, science and math — which is given every three years to 15-year-olds in 65 nations. more

12/12/13

Holy Name of Mary School students were able to spend extra time learn learning about the election of Pope Francis. From left are Lauren Matzer, Deidre Kassebaum, Danny Smith, Tim Hannafey, Alain Portes and Kevin Higgins.

At Catholic school, all eyes on the pope

Students at Holy Name of Mary School had a rare opportunity to study a major world event in a way unlike their counterparts in public schools. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/9/13

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

By Brian Croce | 3/20/13

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