Diocesan News

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Receives 2017 National Clergy Renewal Program Grant

Grant will support Father John Denaro as he engages in pilgrimages to sacred sites in Europe in the spring of 2018. 

St. James, Elmhurst, becomes NYC landmark

The 282-year-old church was unanimously voted for landmark status by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday. 

Caroline Church receives Gardiner Foundation grant to stabilize 1887 carriage shed

The Caroline Church of Brookhaven (Episcopal) has been awarded a matching grant of $23,700 by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation (www.rdlgfoundation.org) for stabilization of their 1887 Carriage Shed.

Canon Opare-Addo celebrating 30th anniversary as priest

The Rev. Cn. Frederick Opare-Addo, rector of The Church of St. John the Evangelist, South Ozone Park will celebrate his 30th anniversary to the priesthood on September 20. 

St. John's Hospital seeking donations for back-to-school and newborn gift bag initiatives

Parishioners from Long Island donate 563 knit items to Christmas at Sea program

Several parishes from throughout the diocese contributed to the program organized by the Seamen's Church Institute (SCI), donating knit hats, scarves, and cowls to mariners.

Garden at St. Francis Farmstand cuts ribbon on new season

The Garden at St. Francis opened their seventh season with a ribbon cutting event on Friday, July 7. 

LI Herald: During Pride Month, Long Island LGBT clergy reflect

Father Christopher Hofer from St. Jude's in Wantagh and Father Michael Delaney, diocesan liturgist and canon pastor at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, are featured in this article by Julie Mansmann about openly gay spiritual leaders on Long Island. 

Father Antonio Checo honored by NAACP

On Sunday, June 24, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP – Corona East Elmhurst Branch) presented their Clergy Award to the Very Rev. Antonio Checo, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Jackson Heights, NY in recognition of “his faithful service to the Church and outstanding dedication to the community.” 

St. Peter's, Rosedale, Kicks Off 110th Anniversary Celebrations

Last week, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Rosedale, Queens, kicked off a year of special events in honor of its 110th Anniversary.