The Tablet May 3, 2021
Members of the dance group, Croatian Rose, help form the procession, Sunday, May 2, at the 50th Anniversary of Croatian Apostolate at Most Precious Blood Parish in Astoria. Niko Nemaric, 19, said he participates with the group to revitalize Croatian culture. “If we don’t work to protect it, it will be lost,” he said. (Photos: Bill Miller)
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio welcomed Bishop Ivica Petanjak from the Diocese of Krk, Sunday, May 2, for the 50th Anniversary of Croatian Apostolate at Most Precious Blood Parish in Astoria. Shown here are (from left) Father Robert Zubovic, former coordinator of the apostolate; Father Sasa Ilijic, parochial vicar; Bishop Petanjak; Bishop DiMarzio; and Father Vedran Kirinčić, the pastor.