There’s a new sacred space inside Immaculate Conception Church where parishioners can find inspiration — a chapel dedicated to saints of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Author: Alexandra Moyen
Local Pilgrims Gather in Diocese of Brooklyn to Pray Before Relics of St. Carlo Acutis
Ahead of the canonization of Carlo Acutis, four parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn opened their doors for the faithful to honor the soon-to-be-saint.
St. Ephrem Welcomes New Year, 58 New Students From Our Lady of Perpetual Help
After several diocesan schools closed in June, St. Ephrem’s Catholic Academy in Dyker Heights became a new home for dozens of families determined to keep their children in Catholic education.
Stitched With Hope: Sisters of Mercy Sew Angel Dolls for Haitian Mothers
In the recreation room of the Sisters of Mercy residence in Whitestone, three nuns are quietly making a difference with felt, needle, and thread.
Young Catholics on the Rise: Study Shows Growing Faith Among Youth
Catholic leaders have long expressed their concern that young people are drifting further and further away from the faith, but the results of a recent study show a shift might be underway.
Father Peter Purpura Sworn in as FDNY Chaplain; Aims to Continue Legacy of Msgr. Delendick
Father Peter Purpura from the Diocese of Brooklyn was sworn in as a chaplain for the New York City Fire Department.
Meet the Catholic Influencer Turning NYC Churches Into Viral Destinations
Catholic influencer Adam Llorens is turning NYC churches into viral destinations — using his phone, faith, and storytelling to inspire thousands and highlight the beauty of Catholicism on Instagram.
Brooklyn Youth Prepare for Jubilee and Answer God’s Call to Rome
Dozens of young Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn are headed to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, answering God’s call to deepen their faith, represent their parishes, and encounter Christ in the heart of the Church.
Rooted in Tradition: Generations Keep the Spirit of the Giglio Alive in Williamsburg
Every year in July for 138 years, the streets outside the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel come alive with music, Italian pride, and faith as thousands gather for one of New York’s most beloved cultural celebrations: the Dancing of the Giglio.
Vandal Charged With Hate Crime After Defacing Queens’ Parish Statue
Around 8 p.m. on June 21, Holy Family Church in Fresh Meadows was vandalized for the fourth time in recent years. This time, a statue of the Holy Family and the church’s two front doors were damaged.