The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe was marked by a personal gift from Pope Francis, a Christmas tree lighting, a newly renovated gift shop, and much more at the only parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn with her namesake.
Author: Alexandra Moyen
A ‘Grand’ Celebration of Community & Christmas Joy in Brooklyn
With the flip of a switch in Grand Army Plaza on Dec. 13, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony became a dazzling display of light and harmony.
Middle School Students Embrace Their Identity as Children of Christ at Diocesan Retreat
In an effort to allow students to come together and strengthen their faith, Bay Ridge Catholic Academy Principal Paul Morisi invited students from two neighboring schools to participate in a youth retreat at the academy on Dec. 3.
Newly Renovated Chapel at Saints Joachim and Anne Nursing Center Celebrates Grand Opening
The Saints Joachim & Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center celebrated the grand opening of their newly renovated chapel on Dec. 9, a space that “enhances the center’s Catholic identity,” according to Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens.
From D.C. to NYC: Priest Brings Powerful Message to Black Catholic History Month Mass
Long before its merger with St. Benedict the Moor, Shaniqua Wilson said she remembers when St. Bonaventure Catholic Church was a predominantly white parish in the ‘50s, and the black parishioners — including her parents — had to sit in the choir loft and display their baptismal certificate to get communion.
Catholic Charities’ Annual Turkey Drive Takes Flight
On Nov. 18, CCBQ hosted its ninth annual turkey drive, which received about 700 more birds than last year. CCBQ President and CEO Msgr. Alfred LoPinto said the combination of the organization’s renovated resource center and a new distribution system that has parishes pick up and distribute the turkeys and chickens themselves are welcome changes to this year’s drive.
Our Lady of Light Parish Celebrates St. Catherine of Siena’s 100-Year Legacy
Constance Eugene Eversley and 89-year-old pianist Zora Clement were awarded a New York State Assembly citation for their lifelong dedication to Our Lady of Light Parish. Eversley also received a New York State Senate Proclamation for her centenarian status.
Students Get Exclusive Sky-High View From LGA Air Control Tower
The student council from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy in Astoria got a tour of the control room on Oct. 24, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus, where they learned how the room operates. They observed air traffic controllers managing ground traffic and learned how they prevent collisions and guide pilots during takeoff and landing.
New State Law Puts Brakes on Drag Racing in Queens
Oct. 29 marked a day of celebration for Holy Family Church. The parish and its Fresh Meadows community have dealt with an uptick in drag racing in recent years, but with a recent bill passed, they can now reclaim a bit of peace — something lost to them for too long.
