from the pastor – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Easter Greetings

Posted on March 30, 2024March 28, 2024 by All News & Events

Alleluia, Alleluia! He is Risen! This is the refrain exclaimed over and over again on this Easter Sunday, during the Easter season, and throughout the year. Easter is not just today; it is a 50-day event that culminates on...Read More

A Letter from Bishop Brennan

Posted on November 9, 2023November 7, 2023 by All News & Events

Bishop Robert Brennan asked us to share his Letter to the Faithful of November 3, 2023, with all parishioners so they are aware of his thinking on several important matters to ensure the local Catholic Church in Brooklyn and Queens...Read More

A Farewell Tribute to Deacon Greg

Posted on June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 by All News & Events

"God’s Choicest Blessings on Deacon Greg and Siobhain Kandra" In early July 2023, Deacon Greg Kandra and his wife and Siobhain were preparing to depart Forest Hills and retire to Florida. Bishop Sanchez, speaking on behalf of the entire clergy, said:...Read More

Father Passenant’s Pastoral Installation Mass

Posted on June 24, 2023June 25, 2023 by All News & Events

A new chapter unfolded for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish on June 17, 2023, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At the 12:05PM Mass, Bishop Paul Sanchez proclaimed the appointment of Father Francis J. Passenant as pastor....Read More

Fr. Passenant to Become the Seventh Pastor of OLQM

Posted on February 28, 2023June 17, 2023 by All News & Events

UPDATE! The pastoral installation of Fr. Passenant was held during the 12:05PM Mass, June 17, 2023. Watch a replay of the Mass on YouTube. **** BREAKING NEWS! We are delighted to announce that in June 2023, Father Francis J. Passenant...Read More

A Message for Lent and the Eucharistic Revival

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by All News & Events

This Lent, Make the Eucharist a Center of Your Spiritual Life My Dear Parishioners, It gives me great joy to be able to welcome you during the beginning of this holy season of Lent, which we celebrate year after year...Read More

May Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Rest in Peace

Posted on December 31, 2022January 1, 2023 by All News & Events

Message from Bishop Paul R. Sanchez Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church We mourn with people throughout the world the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who died on December 31, 2022. The Pope Emeritus was a renowned...Read More

Pilgrimage to Ireland with Bishop Sanchez

Posted on January 18, 2022July 30, 2022 by All News & Events

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PILGRIMAGE IS FULLY BOOKED Pilgrimage to Ireland and Northern Ireland November 7 - 17, 2022 Chaplain: Bishop Paul R. Sanchez 11 Days Visiting Belfast * Derry * Knock * Galway * Connemara * Killarney * Ring of...Read More

Christmas Message from Bishop Sanchez

Posted on December 18, 2021January 19, 2022 by All News & Events

We welcome and invite all to our Christmas Masses at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church. Join with us. Worship with us. Pray with us. Experience the great light of Christ! — Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, pastor Our Lady Queen...Read More

Golden Jubilee Mass for Bishop Sanchez

Posted on December 10, 2021January 19, 2022 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_26011" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Pictured (l. to r.): Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Bishop Witold Mroziewski, Bishop James Massa, Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop Paul Sanchez, Bishop Raymond Chappetto, Bishop Neil Tiedemann, Bishop Kevin Sweeney (Bishop of Patterson, NJ); Deacon Greg Kandra...Read More