The nearly 500 children preparing for their sacraments at St. Michael Church now have a renovated and central place to learn the Gospel and prepare to commune with God Himself.
Month: October 2018
Catholic Lawyers Pray for Guidance at Red Mass
The Kings County Chapter of the Catholic Lawyers Guild and the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn observed the start of the court year Oct. 25 with their annual Red Mass at St. James Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn.
Local Concern, Security Rises After Synagogue Shooting
Jewish worshippers at a synagogue in Crown Heights, are still in shock following the deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, Pa.
IHM Marks 125 Years In the Heart of Brooklyn
Proclaiming Jesus Christ’s redeeming love in the heart of Brooklyn since 1893, Immaculate Heart of Mary parish is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
Pilgrims Go to Their Mother, Visit National Shrine in DC
A diocesan tradition dating back to 1922 commenced Oct. 27 when more than 2,400 locals from more than 50 parishes embarked on a daylong pilgrimage to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
SJU Day of Immersion Explores Cultures and Faiths, Builds Bridges
The Guinness Book of World Records has recently conferred on Queens, New York, the distinction of being the most religiously diverse metropolitan area in the world!
Supporters Hail Asia Bibi Acquittal as ‘Great Day’ for Religious Freedom
Observers who’ve watched the dramatic case of Asia Bibi unfold over the past eight years said that despite some immediate backlash, the Pakistani Supreme Court’s decision Wednesday, Oct. 31 to acquit the Catholic mother of five of blasphemy charges marks a major step toward making the country a more modern, tolerant nation.
Astoria Lecture Series Teaches Spiritual Tools of St. Ignatius
This fall, Immaculate Conception parish, Astoria, hosted a lecture series featuring Fordham University professor Father Joseph W. Koterski, S.J., as the guest speaker. The series extended over three weeks and focused on the life and spiritual journey of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Women Religious Want To Be ‘Dangerous Memory’ of 2018 Synod
Gushing winds took over the Eternal City this week, accompanying the close of a month-long summit of Catholic bishops on young people. Braving the weather, with habits flapping under heavy gusts, representatives of religious sisters from around the world met Tuesday to discuss the synod’s legacy and challenges.
The Church Doctrine
Dear Editor: What the Church needs to do is be less concerned with everyone’s feelings and more concerned with upholding and teaching Church doctrine, being faithful to the magisterium of the Catholic Church. Most people are poorly catechized and have no understanding of what the Church teaches or why the Church teaches what it does. Priests like Father Martin only cause further confusion.