Parishioners in Brooklyn and Queens have begun a process of evangelization and spiritual renewal through RENEW International’s ARISE Together in Christ/LEVÁNTATE Unámonos en Cristo. This journey toward a deeper and richer Catholic faith is occurring in small, faith-sharing groups.
Over 200 participants from all parts of the diocese, despite the pouring rain, arrived at the first Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Conference of 2016, at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston, Oct. 22.
Ruth Samalca-Manligoy and Deacon LeRoy Branch Jr. are shining examples of faith and service in the Brooklyn Diocese, and that’s why they were selected as two of the diocese’s Shining Stars this fall.
Parishes and diocesan agencies that need help getting Christmas gifts for the poor and needy can apply for a grant from The Tablet’s annual Bright Christmas campaign.
Mary holds the child Jesus in a 15th-century Florentine painting depicted on one of two religiously themed Christmas stamps being issued by the U.S. Postal Service.
On Oct. 9, members of the Annual Catholic Appeal Court of Honor joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio for evening prayer followed by a reception to thank them for their support to the appeal.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated the Mass of Installation for the new diocese’s deans. Deans promote and coordinate pastoral activity, fostering collaborative ministry among parishes and parish leaders within the deanery.
The Ladies of Charity USA recently held its national assembly in Queens.
Helen Coyne, who started the girls’ Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) swimming program at St. Sebastian parish in Woodside, in 1965, died Oct. 14. She was 91.
Sister Eileen Gertrude Matthews, S.C. (formerly Sister Mary Fabian), died Oct. 13, at Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley, Mass. She was 99.
