Human Life, Family and Bioethics | Diocese of Rockville Centre

Education on Opposition to Assisted Suicide Materials and Power Point

23 Nov 2016

Thank you to all those who attended the Education on Opposition to Assisted Suicide talk on November 14 and 15, 2016. Below are the materials from the talk. Materials Letter on the Feast of St. Blaise – Feb 3, 2016 Bishop Murphy Letter – March 3, 2015 Cardinal O’Malley: California Leg

Proclaim Christ the king of mercy, pope says at end of Holy Year

21 Nov 2016

Celebrating the feast of Christ the King Nov. 20 and officially closing the extraordinary jubilee celebration of the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis insisted, "we have received mercy in order to be merciful."

Bishop Murphy to Celebrate Mass and Closing of the Holy Door

11 Nov 2016

Bishop William Murphy will be the principal celebrant and homilist for the Mass and closing of one of the four Holy Doors of Mercy in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, in the closing days of the Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis.

Prayer Calendar from the Diocese of Rockville Centre Vocations Office

11 Nov 2016

Please join us in praying for our Bishops, Priests and Seminarians that they may be inspired by the love and mercy of Christ, and to bring that to our world and Church.

Honoring Our Troops and Military Chaplains

10 Nov 2016

Each year on November 11, we observe Veterans Day and remember all those who have served our country in times of war. Among those veterans are our military chaplains. Prayer For Troops Prayers in a Time of War A Soldier’s Prayers For Troops All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abrah

PRAYER AFTER AN ELECTION – ORACIÓN DESPUÉS DE UNA ELECCIÓN

09 Nov 2016

God of all nations, Father of the human family, we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy in these United States of America. We ask for your protection and guidance for all who devote themselves to the common good, working for justice

Letter from Bishop Murphy on Voting and the Upcoming Elections

26 Oct 2016

Bishop Murphy writes on Voting and the Upcoming Elections.

Urge the The American Medical Association (AMA) to Oppose Assisted Suicide

05 Oct 2016

The American Medical Association (AMA) is considering changing its decades-long position against doctor-prescribed suicide to one of "neutrality." Opposition by such national and state professional associations has been critical to preserving laws against physician-assisted suicide.

Take Action: Urge Congress to Move the Conscience Protection Act Forward!

05 Oct 2016

"We now urge Congress to move this vital legislation forward as part of this year's must-pass appropriations package," Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori said.