Evangelization & Catechesis
Catechetical Sunday 2023
This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 17, 2023 , and the theme is: “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened”
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Online Learning for Children with Special Needs
With the rapidly evolving Coronavirus situation, we wanted to provide you with a list of resources and documents to continue religious education learning at home.
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The Pope and the Athletes with Disabilities
Inclusion of those with disabilities helps us to become who we are meant to be as children of one Father.
DRVC Synod
The Synod on Synodality 2021-2024
Pope Francis invites the Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for its life and mission: “It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.”
Pastoral Ministry with Deaf Catholics
Pastoral Ministry with Deaf Catholics
A group for All Deaf people who are part of the Catholic Church or who want to know more about the Catholic Church on Long Island
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Sacraments for Every Child
The article, Sacraments for Every Child appeared in America Magazine and addresses the issue of how parishes can better…
Prayer
10 Pointers for Prayer
Finding time for prayer can seem impossible. Amid the busyness of family life, how can one respond to God’s ongoing invitation to speak with and listen to Him?
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Sensory-Friendly Mass
On the second Sunday of each month at 3 pm at St Joseph, Ronkonkoma, so families who have children with special needs can attend Mass together!
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A Prayer: Celebrating the Inclusion of All Persons with Special Needs
DisABLED? O Lord, You do not Look on me with pity, But instead, You See me as a man Who is able to spread The goodness of Your Name…
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Special Needs Masses
All are welcome to pray with and for persons with special needs throughout the diocese!
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Special Needs Resources
These are essential resources for Special Needs ministry. Be sure to visit the websites to learn more.