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Sr. Margaret Smyth, a fierce advocate for justice, dies at age 83

Sister Margaret Rose Smyth, who ran the North Fork Spanish Apostolate for more than 20 years, died at her home in Riverhead. She was 83 years old.

Riverhead congregation to stage outdoor re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross Sunday afternoon

by Mar 23, 2018
The Way of the Cross will feature parishioners who will interpret each of the steps in the journey Jesus took to his crucifixion on Good Friday.

Wave of ICE actions across country rattles North Fork immigrant community

by Feb 14, 2017
“People are frightened." After ICE enforcement actions arrested 41 people in New York City and the surrounding area last week, the North Fork immigrant community is on edge.

Man who set up roadside camp ‘anything but homeless’ — a 19-year-old who had a fight with his mother, nun says

by Dec 22, 2015
Sr. Margaret Smyth of North Fork Hispanic Apostolate says the man who took the holiday lights and cords from the Flanders display is a 19-year-old who had a fight with his mother and left his home, located a short walk from the makeshift camp in the woods discovered by residents Saturday.

Guardian Angels hold first recruitment in Riverhead, at Spanish church service

by Sep 14, 2015
Urging residents to get involved, to show solidarity as a community and help police prevent crime by being their eyes and ears, a Guardian Angels leader, spoke last night before more than 500 people at St. John the Evangelist’s Spanish Mass.