Bishop Brennan was officially installed as the Eighth Bishop of Brooklyn, succeeding Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, who served the diocese for the past 18 years.
Month: November 2021
Abuse Survivor Cheers Bishop’s Pledge To ‘Address Issues In The Past, And To Heal’
Anthony Hughes is among a half-dozen conscientious people on the Survivors Advisory Committee for the Diocese of Brooklyn. He represented the survivors community at the installation of Bishop Robert J. Brennan.
The New Bishop’s Coat of Arms Bears His Unique Message, And The Message of His Diocese
The right half of the shield in Bishop Robert Brennan’s coat of arms, the side personal to a bishop, contains a blue cross, gold lamb’s head, two red scallop shells, and a white star with seven points.
Pope, Diplomats Point to Migration as Key Theme of Greece-Cyprus Trip
Just days ahead of Pope Francis’ Dec. 2-6 visit to Greece and Cyprus, both he and the Cypriot ambassador to the Holy See have issued statements highlighting, among other things, the urgency of the migration issue for the island nation and the broader Mediterranean region.
How to Watch Bishop Robert J. Brennan’s Installation Ceremony and Mass
Currents News and NET-TV will provide live coverage of Bishop Brennan’s installation starting at 10:30 a.m. with a press conference.
Queens Catholic School Principal Spends Rainy Night ‘Homeless’
Principal Dorothea Breen’s rain-soaked “sleep out” raised money for Covenant House, which works to bring brighter futures for homeless youth and runaways.
Only In Print: Songs That Celebrate Home and Hard Times for Thanksgiving
Music has always served as a means to help us get through difficult days.
Local Priest’s Family Marks Life’s Journeys With Bright Christmas
The Tablet’s Bright Christmas campaign has been helping those in need for over half a century, and, for Father Guy Sbordone, the annual burst of momentum for generosity has become a much-anticipated family event.
Cathedral Club Annual Mass Honors Bishop DiMarzio
The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn held its annual memorial Mass at Our Lady of Angels Church, Bay Ridge, on Nov. 20. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the Club’s spiritual director, was the main concelebrant.
Nativity Mystery Through The Eyes Of St. Joseph
Early in December, we will be closing the Year of St. Joseph. Just like so many partings, we may find ourselves with mixed emotions. One thing is for sure: This year of grace has blessed the Church and has enriched many lives spiritually. It also has fostered more devotion to the Patron of the Universal Church and the Master of Interior Life.