Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio recognized “Court of Honor” donors to the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Annual Catholic Appeal in a celebration Sept. 14 at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston.
Author: Allyson Escobar
Members Find Solace, Fun at Widows, Widowers Group in Flushing
“By coming to things like this, you’re planning ahead, you’re looking forward to something all of the time.”
Pope Francis to Visit Thailand and Japan in November
The Holy See Press Office announced that the pope’s apostolic journey will take place from Nov. 19-26. He will first spend four days in Thailand before heading to Japan.
Memories of 9-11 Linger for Local FDNY Chaplain
At the time of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Msgr. John Delendick had just finished celebrating Mass at St. Michael’s Church in Sunset Park, where he was pastor.
First Day of School: Jitters and Excitement
Across the Brooklyn Diocese, 75 parish schools and academies opened their doors on Sept. 4, with about 21,000 students. Also opening were 17 Catholic high schools in the diocese with about 11,000 students.
US Bishops Condemn ‘Horrific Onslaughts’ After Texas Shooting
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Sept. 1 condemned the “horrific onslaughts” in its ninth response to gun violence this year in the aftermath of a mass shooting, this time following a shooting spree in West Texas that left seven people dead and more than 20 injured.
Nigerian Bishop Outlines Violence Against Christians
Violence in Nigeria, long a staple in the northern part of the country, is increasing in the Christian-majority south, according to Auxiliary Bishop Ernest Obodo of the Diocese of Enugu, which is located in the southeastern region of Nigeria.
After 150 Years, The Foundling Continues to Serve
In 1869, Sister Mary Irene Fitzgibbon, S.C., found an orphaned baby on the steps of St. Peter’s Church in lower Manhattan. Moved with compassion, Sister Mary Irene took the child into the care of her community.
Regulators Say Vermont Nurse Coerced Into Assisting Abortion
Health officials have accused the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM) of violating the civil rights of a Catholic nurse, after she was reportedly coerced into helping with an abortion procedure in 2017.
Battle of Brooklyn Remembered at Green-Wood Cemetery
Photos from the Battle of Brooklyn. PARK SLOPE — The Battle of Brooklyn — perhaps the most historic event ever in the borough — may not be widely known, but it is always remembered by some. History buffs and other New Yorkers commemorate the battle each year at Green-Wood Cemetery with a reenactment of the […]