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Now Available For Purchase: Chasing Church News
From the lens of the former editor of "The Tablet," this captivating book showcases the most compelling photos captured throughout a 50-year career. Read More
Diocesan News
Lenten Regulations 2025
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Bishop Robert Brennan is asking the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn to turn their attention to the following regulations. Read More
International News
Pope Knew He ‘Might Not Make It,’ Physician Says
For Pope Francis' medical team at Rome's Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day. Read More
Diocesan News
Map of Surnames Celebrates Bay Ridge’s Irish History
What’s in a name? William Shakespeare asked that question in “Romeo and Juliet.” In Bay Ridge’s Irish American community, the answer is ... plenty. Read More
Diocesan News
Priests, Sisters Inspire Young Catholics During Diocesan Vocation Fair
The Youth Holy Hour and Vocation Fair on March 21 was the second time in 2025 that youth from throughout the diocese gave up their Friday night for a standing-room-only event with Bishop Brennan. Read More
Diocesan News
The Life, Death, and Life Again of Father Edward Wallace in WWI
On Oct. 10, 1918, every priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn received a somber note from the chancery. “Reverend dear Father,” it began. “You are hereby respectfully reminded of our fraternal agreement as members of the Priests Purgatorial Society, to say three Masses for the soul of Rev. Edward A. Wallace, Chaplain, U.S.A., who died recently in France.” Read More
International News
Vatican Statistics: Baptisms Down, but First Communions, Confirmations Up
The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2023, while the number of seminarians, priests, men and women in religious orders, and baptisms all declined, according to Vatican statistics. Read More
National News
Hundreds Join El Paso Bishop’s Protest Against Migrant Mass Deportation, Asylum Bans
Mass deportations and asylum bans – part of the Trump administration's rapid changes to U.S. immigration policy – destroy communities and human dignity, while constituting a "war on the poor," said Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas. Read More
Editorials
St. Joseph’s Legacy: Strength, Obedience
Lenten Season Is A Time of Joy, Too
A Tapestry of Hope: Praying for Pope Francis
Aid Relief Needs To Begin Again
Celebrating Black Catholics And Their Contributions
Columns
Religious Freedoms Must Be Honored by Immigration Officials
Addressing Unnecessary Human Suffering: Migration Today
Uniting in Prayer for Our Holy Father
Love as The Foundation of Personhood
The Call to Cultivate Spiritual Fruit This Lent
Obituaries
Sister M. Myra Gilbart, IHM
Sister Shamus Eileen Dwyer, OP
Sister Mary Priscilla, CSJ
