From the Pastor – Page 5 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Reflections on Albany Legislation

Posted on June 3, 2016December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

A Word from Bishop Paul R. Sanchez As noted in the June 4 issue of our diocesan newspaper, The Tablet, "lawmakers in Albany are currently debating a bill that would, among other things, eliminate the statute of limitations for one...Read More

Update on Parish Maintenance Needs

Posted on May 22, 2016May 22, 2016 by All News & Events

As published in our May 22, 2016 bulletin insert, we are providing an update with pictures about needed repairs to our church building. New funds from the Generations of Faith campaign at our parish, which will be received over the...Read More

Back from a Divine Mercy Pilgrimage

Posted on April 9, 2016June 3, 2016 by All News & Events

Bishop Sanchez originally shared his personal photos and comments from the 2016 Year of Mercy pilgrimage (March 30-April 7) as Posts on our Facebook page -- including fascinating facts about the many churches the pilgrims visited. Be sure to view...Read More

A Word about the ACA and Generations of Faith

Posted on February 7, 2016March 3, 2017 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners: Thanks to the participation of 512 families and individuals as January 18, 2016, our parish exceeded its goal of $99,874 to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). The funds raised will support critically important ministries of our Diocese...Read More

Christmas Message from Our Pastor

Posted on December 17, 2015December 10, 2015 by All News & Events

We rejoice again this year in the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ among us. In the midst of this season of joy and hope, we continue to find ourselves in a world beset by violence and upset. But...Read More

Bishop Sanchez Responds to Editorial from Assemblywoman Margaret Markey

Posted on October 26, 2015December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

Bishop Sanchez's column appears online at the Ridgewood Times and also appears in the October 22 print and digital edition of the Queens Courier. You can read Assemblywoman Markey's original "Op-ed: Seeking justice for all victims of child sex abuse"...Read More

Reflections on the Papal Visit from Bishop Paul R. Sanchez

Posted on September 30, 2015October 7, 2015 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_9129" align="alignright" width="300"] Bishops listen to Pope Francis speak during midday prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, September 23, 2015. Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images.[/caption] The recent visit of Pope Francis to our shores brought blessings...Read More

Queens Ledger Profile: Bishop Paul R. Sanchez

Posted on July 16, 2015October 7, 2015 by All News & Events

The Queens Ledger profiled our pastor, Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, who had a message about connecting with the community. Read the story from July 16, 2015.

A Word from Bishop Sanchez on Homelessness

Posted on August 7, 2014October 7, 2015 by All News & Events

In August 2014, I was invited to participate in a conference call, initiated by the city, concerning homelessness in our city. Our diocesan communications office issued a press release of my remarks on this topic (presented below). Thank you for...Read More