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06.06.2020 COVID-19

Houses of worship can reopen to 25% occupancy in Phase 2

Houses of Worship, closed to the public since late March due to COVID-19, can reopen when Long Island reaches Phase 2 of its reopening next week, Governor Andrew Cuomo...

04.26.2020 COVID-19

Recovering from COVID-19, priest led virtual services during local Greek church’s Holy Week

Having come perilously close to death’s door, Father Andrew Cadieux has a new outlook on life. He has a greater appreciation for the little things like something as simple...

10.05.2019 Religion

Say ‘Witamy’ to North Fork’s newest Polish priest

Taking nothing with him except a suitcase and his Catholic faith, Father Robert Wolosik hopped on a plane and traveled 6,757 kilometers from the city of Lomza, Poland, to...

03.09.2019 Religion

Local churches pause as UMC discusses same-sex marriage decision

Last week, delegates from the United Methodist Church, one of the largest Protestant denominations in the country, gathered at the General Conference in St. Louis, Mo., and voted against...

02.19.2019 Religion

Two women say Bishop John McGann sexually abused them

Two women now in their 60s say they were sexually abused by priests at St. Agnes Parish in Rockville Centre when they were around 11 years old, and that...

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08.16.2018 Religion

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church celebrates a century in Riverhead

On Aug. 18, 1918, the first Lutheran service was held in Riverhead, officially marking the congregation’s formation in the town.

05.01.2018 Religion

Learning to talk about immigration in the faith community

How can faith-based communities have difficult conversations about immigration? Parish and community group members can explore this question Saturday, May 5, during a training event sponsored by Long Island...

07.31.2017 Religion

The Work We Do: Pastor Charles Coverdale, First Baptist Church

They call me pastor Charles A. Coverdale. I started here at First Baptist Church in 1982.

06.18.2017 Religion

Old Steeple Church in Aquebogue welcomes new pastor

As he walks through Old Steeple Community Church, the Rev. Dr. Anton DeWet touches the walls of the weathered building and observes its aging beauty. Even creaky floorboards in...

03.24.2017 Religion

Buddhist meditation center planned for Grange Hall in Northville

Grange Hall in Northville is set to add another incarnation to the long list of lives it has led since it was built in 1831. The Long Island Buddhist...

03.03.2017 Religion

Bishop Barres makes first visit to the North Fork

Bishop John Barres made his first appearance on the North Fork this week, stopping at local Catholic schools and churches to introduce himself as the new leader of the...

12.15.2016 Religion

Pope picks John Barres to take over for retiring Bishop Murphy

A new bishop has been appointed by Pope Francis to lead the Diocese of Rockville Centre, succeeding retiring Bishop William Murphy. Bishop John Barres will assume his role as...

11.06.2016 Religion

Photos: Baiting Hollow Congregational Church celebrates 225 years

Civil War re-enactors donned navy blue uniforms Saturday as they marched in an open field at Baiting Hollow Congregational Church.

08.26.2016 Religion

Meet Father Piotr and his outgoing puppet, Gienek Washable

Nearly 20 years had passed since the Rev. Piotr Narkiewicz took his last English class at a university in Poland when he journeyed to the United States in 2012....