Diocese Welcomes Back Bishop Neil Tiedemann
August 10, 2016
Brooklyn’s newest auxiliary bishop was welcomed back to the diocese Aug. 4 with a Mass of thanksgiving and reception at...
Ed Wilkinson
B’klyn’s First Bishop Quietly Built Diocese
August 3, 2016
The diocese’s first three bishops – John Loughlin, Charles E. McDonnell, and Thomas E. Molloy – returned home this past...
Catholics and Abortion Become Campaign Issue
July 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton’s selection of Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate resurfaces the old question about a Catholic...
Freedom of Speech Trumps IRS Regs
July 20, 2016
One plank of the Republican Party’s platform that is not getting a lot of publicity is worth our attention. It...
Court Rules Against Women’s Health
July 13, 2016
You would think that it is simple common sense to protect women who undergo the surgical procedure of abortion. Of...
At Candlelight Vigil, Bishop Leads Prayers For Peace and Justice
July 12, 2016
More than 1,500 people participated in a candlelight vigil of prayer and peace Tuesday evening, July 11 at Grand Army...
Bishop ‘Iggy’: a Priest They Can’t Forget
June 29, 2016
The late Bishop “Iggy” Catanello was a very pastoral priest and bishop and people responded to his affection and many...
Irish Fair to be Held in New Oceanside Venue
June 22, 2016
There will be some changes made at the Great Irish Fair this year. Not only has the fair switched from...
Good Catholics Should Be Registered to Vote
June 15, 2016
Anne D’Antuono sat in the vestibule of Our Lady of Angels Church, Bay Ridge, waiting for the 9 a.m. Mass...
Ten New Priests (with slideshow)
June 8, 2016
Bishop DiMarzio ordained the 10 men on Saturday, June 4, in a two-and-a-half-hour ceremony at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights....