Divine Mercy Sunday Like a Second Baptism

Immersing oneself into the devotion of Divine Mercy Sunday is akin to emerging from the waters of a second baptism, explained Father Lukasz Kubiak of St. Helen, Howard Beach.

Array of Hope at St. Athanasius

On October 12th, St. Athanasius Church held an “Array of Hope” Concert to celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the Church.

Both Pope and Brazil’s Bishops to Be Tested in Bolsonaro Era

As Latin America’s most influential nation appears set to veer in a direction hostile to Pope Francis’ priorities, it’s inevitable that Brazilians, and Latin Americans generally, are going to be looking to the pope to provide both an alternative vision and hope that it’s achievable.

Lucille Spencer

Lucille Spencer, the mother-in-law of Deacon Eugene Wohlfarth, a deacon of the Diocese of Brooklyn who is currently ministering in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, died Sept. 26 in Austin.

William Joseph Turner

William Joseph Turner, long-time member of the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn and U.S. Air Force veteran, died Sept. 24.

Lyn Scheuring

Lyn Scheuring, 80, co-founder and co-director of LAMP Catholic Ministries, died Sept. 20, at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx.

Sister Margaret Ann (Peggy) Smith, S.S.N.D.

Sister Margaret Ann (Peggy) Smith, S.S.N.D., 82, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 66 years, died Sept. 19 at Villa Notre Dame in Wilton, Conn.