“Make sure whatever your parish goals are that you have your parish council and finance committee behind you. Take risks and follow them.”
Month: April 2016
New Archbishop for Havana
Pope Francis named Archbishop Juan Garcia Rodriguez, who has worked quietly to help rebuild the Cuban church, physically and spiritually, to be the new archbishop of Havana.
On Earth Day, Time to Bless Gowanus Canal
Kayla Mullin dreams of a day she can swim and fish in the Gowanus Canal. The eight-year-old and her grandfather, Eddie, both parishioners at Our Lady of Peace Church, were among two-dozen Brooklynites who blessed the waterway on Earth Day, April 22.
Saying ‘I Do’ Again
Having survived a total of 3,335 years of marriage, couples from throughout the diocese made a public commitment April 23 before God and the Church.
Bishop Prays with Survivors Of Sexual Abuse by Clergy
More than 250 individuals came to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Forest Hills, April 21, to pray for hope and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and all who have been impacted by sexual abuse, especially crimes committed by clergy and church workers.
Visiting Nigerian Bishop Hopeful About Peace
On a 10-day U.S. tour to raise awareness about life in Muslim-dominated northern Nigeria, Bishop Matthew H. Kukah of Sokoto Diocese, visited Nigerians in Brooklyn to talk about the need for education, solidarity and prayers. The tour was sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need.
Bayside Church Hosts Evangelical ‘Rock Star’
Part singing superstar, part evangelist, John Michael Talbot came to the altar at American Martyrs parish in Bayside for a three-night revival.
Mrs. Rinaldi Will be Missed
Dear Editor: Our Lady of Grace parish, Gravesend, lost a valued parishioner on April 10. Loretta Gentile Rinaldi always greeted everyone with a smile. She was involved in every fundraising function the parish and school held. She counted the collection money along with the “Monday Morning Girls,” worked in the printing room, helped at the annual Christmas fairs, school card parties, Seder suppers, testimonial dinners, bazaars and anywhere else she was needed.
Proper Political Perspective
Dear Editor: A letterwriter on your website lacks some proper perspective. The Democratic Party in the two states he names are continuously expanding their support for abortion, not “ending” it, and they effectively use the courts to get their way no matter how much opposition.
Remembering Sr. Antoinette
Dear Editor: I worked with Sister Antoinette Damato, O.P., at Queen of the Rosary Academy in Williamsburg. She was a kind and lovely person. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.