When George Prezioso decided to take his second pilgrimage to the Holy Land he knew he was in good company traveling with Msgr. David Cassato, Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello along with friends from across the Diocese of Brooklyn.
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Nine Months After Russia Began War, Pope Writes to Ukrainians
Nine months after Russia launched its war on Ukraine, Pope Francis wrote to the Ukrainian people expressing his admiration for their courage and commitment to their country in the face of so much death and destruction.
In Rare Public Protest, Vatican Calls Out China Over Bishop’s Appointment
For the first time since brokering a controversial deal with China on the appointment of bishops four years ago, the Vatican Saturday called out Beijing for violating the terms of the accord by installing a bishop in a diocese not recognized by Rome.
Cardinal Zen Convicted by Hong Kong Court, Ordered to Pay $500 Fine
In a highly anticipated ruling already making the rounds in international media, Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others were convicted Friday of failing to register a now-defunct relief fund that offered assistance to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement.
Priest Calls Serving Alongside Military Members as Army Chaplain ‘Humbling’
As much as Father Lukasz J. Willenberg misses being part of a regular parish family back home in the Diocese of Providence, ministering to members of the U.S. Army as a military chaplain for the past eight years has brought him an unparalleled level of joy.
Idaho Parish Mourns Deaths of Students, Prays for Families, Community
In the days since four University of Idaho students were found brutally slain Nov. 14, the Catholic parish that serves the university and the community of Moscow, Idaho, is mourning with and praying for the victims, their families and friends, and the wider community, said the pastor.
Rockville Centre, N.Y., Auxiliary is Named Coadjutor for Providence, R.I.
Pope Francis has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Richard G. Henning of Rockville Centre, New York, as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island.
The Church Begins the Wait for Christ’s Birth
The words, “I’m waiting,” or, even simply, “Wait,” can inspire a lot of different feelings depending on who is saying them and why.
A Different Look for Thanksgiving This Year
When the word “Thanksgiving” is uttered, what is the thought that most quickly comes to mind? Is it putting aside the demands and pressures of daily life to gather once again with loved ones around a feast, to remember how blessed we have been in the last year, and pray for more such blessings in the years to come?
Letters to the Editor Week of Nov. 23, 2022
Your Bishop is a Gift; Organ Reverb; My Condolences; Let’s Be Thankful For All That We Have
