by Antonina Zielinska The surprise October snowstorm last Saturday did not stop parishioners of St. Rita parish, East New York, from attending their International Festival in outfits representing their countries of origin. Over 22 nations were represented in the celebration, which began with a Mass and continued with a festival of cultural food and performances. […]
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St. Gregory the Great – For 75 Years, Parish Has Been The Center of the Neighborhood (with slide show)
by Antonina Zielinska To commemorate the closing of its 75th year, St. Gregory the Great parish, Bellerose, invited Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving. Bishop DiMarzio told the congregation that he read about the parish’s history and was impressed with the “all the hard work and dedication” that defined the parish […]
New Center for Chinese Opens in Bensonhurst (with slide show)
by Antonina Zielinska After months of hard work, the Asian apostolate in Brooklyn finally has a place to call home. Last Sunday, Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros blessed and cut the ceremonial ribbon at the entrance of St. Rosalia church, Bensonhurst, the new diocesan Asian center. He did so in the presence of people from […]
Rosary Rally – Students Pray with Bishop at Cathedral (with slide show)
by Antonina Zielinska Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio led children from Catholic elementary schools from throughout the diocese in prayer at St. James Cathedral Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, during the annual Rosary Rally, co-sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation and the Catholic Schools Office. The bishop explained the importance of the Rosary to representatives of the […]
Italians Honor Our Lady of Pompeii (with slide show)
by Antonina Zielinska People of Italian heritage celebrated the life of Christopher Columbus over the holiday weekend, but Italian Catholics in the diocese did not forget their religious traditions and their love for Mary. They joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to praise of Our Lady of Pompeii in a procession from St. Mary Morther of Jesus […]
Fire Next Door Closes CHIPS Residence (with slide show)
Two weeks after firefighters put out a five-alarm fire that destroyed Danken’s Auto Supply, Park Slope Christian Help Inc., which is located next door, is struggling to reopen. The services it provides for the community include a transitional home for young mothers, a soup kitchen and a food pantry. Nine young mothers, who resided in […]
New President Installed at Holy Cross High School
by Antonina Zielinska Brother William Zaydak, C.S.C., officially installed Father Walter E. Jenkins, C.S.C., as the new president of Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, during an installation Mass celerbated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, with faculty and students in attendance. Brother William serves as chair provincial of the Board of Directors of Holy Cross H.S. “Being president […]
For 100 Years, Parish Is Home Away from Home – Centennial of St. Catherine of Genoa
In honor of the centennial anniversary of St. Catherine Genoa parish, Flatbush, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated an outdoor Mass on Saturday, Sept. 17.Parishioners past and present filled the yard behind their church as Bishop DiMarzio spoke of the parish’s humble beginnings.
Holy Family School Wins New Media Lab (with slide show)
by Antonina Zielinska Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio dedicated a new $100,000 CTN Media Room in Holy Family School, Fresh Meadows, during the first full week of the new school year. During the blessing the bishop spoke of the importance of technological advances in learning environments. “The discoveries of technology, if used properly, can be of great […]
Carnival – Caribbean Apostolate Blends Faith and Culture
by Antonina Zielinska People who came to see Brooklyn’s celebrated West Indian American Day Parade on Labor Day couldn’t miss the Catholics from around the diocese in red T-shirts marching and singing praise to God. With their shirts emblazoned with the words “Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn,” they marched and sang in the largest celebration […]