Father Dwayne Davis, parochial vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas parish, Flatlands, led a full-day tour of seven Holy Doors of Mercy at churches in Brooklyn and Queens in anticipation of the closing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy this Sunday, Nov. 20.
Month: November 2016
Bishops Celebrate Mass At Historic Black Church
BALTIMORE (CNS) – The U.S. bishops chose to break from tradition during this year’s fall assembly by celebrating Mass at the church known as the “Mother Church” of black Catholics in Western Baltimore instead of the usual venue: Baltimore’s historic basilica.
Kidnapped Mexican Priest Found Alive
MEXICO CITY (CNS) – An outspoken priest who had been reported missing in the state of Veracruz was found alive, but with signs of torture.
Foundations for Ministry Begins in January
The Pastoral Institute will be offering its 10-week, 20-hour Foundations for Ministry Program in two languages beginning in January in various host sites. This program is designed for men and women who are discerning participation in the longer Lay Ministry Program or who desire a basic update in theology for ministry. It is being offered in English and Spanish.
Diocesan Assignments: Nov. 19, 2016
PAROCHIAL VICAR, RELIGIOUS Rev. Edmundo O. Molina, C.Ss.R., to parochial vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park, effective Aug. 1. INCARDINATED Rev. Johnson A. Nedungadan, to parochial vicar of St. Gregory the Great, Bellerose, effective Sept. 22. RELEASED FROM DIOCESAN ASSIGNMENT Rev. August J. Iantosca, from chaplain and residence at Queen […]
Everyone Plays Role in Encouraging Vocations
Promoting religious vocations is the responsibility of every baptized Catholic, said Rockville Centre Deacon Kevin McCormack when he addressed nearly 50 Brooklyn Diocesan parish vocation representatives in Bath Beach Nov. 13.
Continue to Carry Message of Mercy
As we await His coming again in glory let us remember the lessons of this Church year and this Holy Year of Mercy. We and our world so need such memories. When tempted, as we view the state of our world, to shake our fist at Heaven and cry out “God, why don’t You do something?” – let us hear in our hearts, minds and spirits: “I did, I sent my chosen One and I created you.”
God’s Presence Fills All of Creation
Sixth in a series
ANYONE WHO READS this column with some regularity may have noticed that one of my strong beliefs is that there is no human activity, except sin, that cannot draw us closer to God. We are surrounded by God’s love and I think that many activities can help us grow into a deeper relationship with God.
Curtis Dagley: Fisherman, Veteran and Benefactor
by George Weigel, TWO WEEKS BEFORE Veterans Day, 88-year-old World War II vet and fisherman Curtis Dagley of Gloucester, Mass., was decorated by the Republic of Poland. The great, late-Gothic sculptor Wit Stwosz (known in German as Veit Stoss) was smiling, from what I trust is his current station at the Throne of Grace. And therein lies a tale.
Rethinking Thanksgiving After the Year of Mercy
THIS YEAR, Thanksgiving week starts right after the formal conclusion of the Extraordinary Year of Mercy. How do we incorporate what we have gained from the prayers, talks, readings and reflections that most of us took part in during the year to shape the way we think about and celebrate this Thanksgiving?