On Dec. 13, 1862, a brigade of Union infantrymen, many of them Irish Catholic immigrants who had settled in Brooklyn and Queens, attacked a fortified Confederate position along the high ground south of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The so-called “Irish Brigade” comprised five regiments, three from New York City: the 63rd, 69th, and 88th.
Author: Bill Miller
Knights Initiative Celebrates, Seeks Reconciliation With Native Americans
Some 80 years before the Pilgrims voyaged west seeking religious freedom in the “New World,” the Catholic faith was already embraced by some longtime inhabitants of North and South America — the native people.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Returns to Co-Cathedral with Huge Gathering
The overflow gathering, estimated at more than 1,000 people, had come to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, who in 1531 appeared to Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac, Mexico. Many commented that the massive turnout was a big rebound from the 2020 celebration, when distancing protocols for the COVID-19 pandemic limited the co-cathedral’s attendance to about 220 people.
Only In Print: Archdiocese Officially Hands Dorothy Day’s Sainthood Cause to the Vatican
Documents supporting the cause for sainthood for social activist and devout Catholic Dorothy Day are now signed, sealed, and about to be delivered to the Vatican.
Year of St. Joseph Wraps With Fervor to Keep Pursuing His Examples
Michele Boucher prays to St. Joseph seeking intercession for her 16-year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy. She didn’t know this was a possibility until she participated in a 33-day study about becoming consecrated to St. Joseph.
Only In Print: Resolving Mysteries That Surround the Foster Father of Jesus: Saint Joseph
St. Joseph is as relevant today as he was during the birth and boyhood of Jesus. That understanding was illuminated for hundreds of parishioners in the Diocese of Brooklyn during the “Year of St. Joseph,” which concluded Dec. 8. Pope Francis established this dedicated year for the Church worldwide, and it bore fruit locally.
Bishop Brennan Urges Youth, ‘Don’t be Afraid to Give Yourself to Jesus’
Bishop Robert J. Brennan celebrated Mass Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph to observe World Youth Day. He urged youth teenagers from across the Diocese of Brooklyn to be like St. Joseph, cast off fear, and “Don’t be afraid to give yourself to Jesus.”
CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Amid Allegation of Misconduct
The woman who alleges Chris Cuomo sexually harassed her came forward after “jaw-dropping” evidence demonstrating that “Chris Cuomo played an active role in attempting to smear women” who accused his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, of similar acts of sexual misconduct, her lawyer said.
More Than One ‘Grinch’ To Blame For Christmas Tree Price Hikes
Local Christmas Tree vendors confirm prices are 10-20 % higher this year, but they pledged not to gouge the loyal customers they enjoy serving year after year.
Abuse Survivor Cheers Bishop’s Pledge To ‘Address Issues In The Past, And To Heal’
Anthony Hughes is among a half-dozen conscientious people on the Survivors Advisory Committee for the Diocese of Brooklyn. He represented the survivors community at the installation of Bishop Robert J. Brennan.
