From the Pastor – Page 4 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Concern for All Victims of Sex Abuse

Posted on January 18, 2019December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

By Bishop Paul R. Sanchez Why is our society not concerned about all victims of sexual abuse? Veteran religion reporter Peter Steinfels, commenting on the Pennsylvania grand jury report on the state’s six Catholic dioceses, says: “One naturally wonders what...Read More

Solidarity and Prayer

Posted on January 4, 2019January 7, 2019 by All News & Events

By Bishop Paul R. Sanchez Pope Francis requested that all the U.S. Bishops participate in a retreat during the first week of January 2019. I write these words as I am about to leave for the retreat. During this special...Read More

Crisis in the Church

Posted on December 18, 2018December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

By Bishop Paul R. Sanchez In our church bulletin, I repeated Bishop DiMarzio’s observation (see his column in The Tablet, November 14, 2018) that no other comparable institution except the Catholic Church has been singled out by the New York...Read More

Pray for All Victim-Survivors

Posted on December 3, 2018January 3, 2019 by All News & Events

As Roman Catholics, we have surely been disturbed by the negative news about the Catholic Church these past few months. I ask for your continued prayers for all victim-survivors. Pray also for our Church. As Bishop DiMarzio reminded us in...Read More

Thanksgiving Message 2018

Posted on November 20, 2018November 25, 2018 by All News & Events

The American celebration of Thanksgiving recalls the origins of our country and the steadfastness of our forebearers. The coming together of our ancestors with the Native Americans around a shared meal reminds us of early efforts to create community within...Read More

Bishop Sanchez’s Statement on Recent Tragedy

Posted on October 29, 2018 by All News & Events

October 28, 2018 -- On behalf of the community of faith at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Forest Hills, we extend to our brothers and sisters at the Forest Hills Jewish Center and the Reformed Temple of...Read More

Some Thoughts on Migrants and Refugees

Posted on July 1, 2018March 10, 2019 by All News & Events

I suspect that all of us are concerned about the suffering experienced by migrants and refugees throughout the world. Pope Francis has tellingly brought our attention to this situation in a variety of ways. Our own Bishop DiMarzio has spent...Read More

Voice Support for the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Posted on May 18, 2018 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, May I encourage you to take a minute to send a letter of support to the Attorney General’s office so that the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation can get started? This link below provides a pre-written message. Just click the link, log in,...Read More

Easter Message from Bishop Sanchez

Posted on March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 by All News & Events

On behalf of Fathers Passenant, Antonín and Cunningham, and the entire staff of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, please accept our sincere prayers that this Easter season will bring many blessings to you and your loved ones. The Easter celebration...Read More

A Request for Action

Posted on February 23, 2018March 26, 2018 by All News & Events

I want to share with you an important column from Cardinal Dolan on the state of our state. I encourage you to take action and make your voice heard by following the step which the Cardinal suggests at the end...Read More

Merry Christmas from Bishop Sanchez

Posted on December 20, 2017January 19, 2018 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, The joyful remembrance of Christmas, commemorating the birth of the Savior, creates opportunities for many special gatherings. Our annual traditions and the memories of Christmases past will fill our hearts. The birth of Jesus - God dwelling among...Read More

Weekend Mass Schedule

Posted on July 12, 2017July 12, 2017 by All News & Events

Bishop DiMarzio has requested that parishes evaluate their weekend schedule of Masses in relationship to the number of people who participate in the Mass and the number of priests available to celebrate the Masses. Click here for the Bishop's 2-page...Read More

Reconciliation and Compensation Program

Posted on June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 by All News & Events

The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced another step in its ongoing response to the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy. The full details of the program are explained in a June 24, 2017 letter from Bishop Nicholas...Read More

Life Issues Forum: Going to Battle against Assisted Suicide

Posted on May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 by All News & Events

A recent op-ed column from Life Issues Forum and the Pro-Life Committee and staff of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) points out that euthanasia and assisted suicide stand in contradiction to the Church’s end-of-life teaching --- which emphasizes...Read More

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted on April 17, 2017December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are reminded of the call to be instruments of justice, working for the common good of all, which includes the protection of children. As Jesus entrusts to Peter the care of the flock, we...Read More

“Consistency, Please”

Posted on February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 by All News & Events

In the event that you may have missed Timothy Cardinal Dolan's opinion piece in the New York Daily News (January 31, 2017), I recommend that you read his article now. The Cardinal addresses well Governor Cuomo's abortion stance and President...Read More

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