As early as the 1830s, Catholic missionaries fanned out across the region to teach Christianity to the Native tribes long ...

On Jan. 27 I made a trip to a mushroom farm in Half Moon Bay, site of a horrific mass shooting, to pray with the families and friends of the victims. It turned out to be for me an extraordinary ...

It is closing after the parish merged with Saint Mary of the Lake in Buena Park, as part of the church's efforts to consolidate resources. Following the mass, there was a procession to Saint Mary of ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A century of a church and a community. Parishioners packed the pews on Sunday as the Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Church in New Dorp Beach celebrated its 100-year anniversary.

About 150 former parishioners and community members are expected to gather at Grotto Park in Revere for the 21st annual Our Lady of Lourdes Outdoor Catholic Mass on Sunday. The 10 a.m. Mass will be ...