Music traditions honoring Hispanic heritage are an integral part of the Catholic faith, especially in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where you can find Latino musical influences ranging from mariachi to folklórico performed in Spanish-speaking parishes.
Author: John Alexander
Our Lady of Angels Music Director Has Devoted Career to Serving the Church
Music director Scott Battaglia has pursued music ministry across New York City, now bringing his lifelong passion for church music to Our Lady of Angels and St. Anselm’s.
From ‘Born to Run’ to ‘The Rising’: Bruce Springsteen’s Spiritual Journey
Many milestones are occurring this year for Bruce Springsteen, not the least of which was the 50th anniversary of his landmark classic “Born to Run.”
First Parish in the Northeast Has Been Named for St. Carlo Acutis
For the first time in the Northeastern United States, a parish has been renamed to honor St. Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first Millennial saint.
Melkite Pastor Rizk Leaving Brooklyn for Lebanon
It’s always bittersweet when a beloved pastor moves on to a new role. And for the parishioners of the Church of the Virgin Mary in Park Slope, it is with pride and sadness that they say goodbye to Father Antoine Rizk as he departs for Lebanon.
Roadmap to Unity: Pope Leo XIV Prioritizing Union With Eastern Orthodox Church
On the heels of a successful Catholic-Orthodox pilgrimage to Rome, Constantinople, and Nicaea, Pope Leo XIV continues to express his desire for unity between the two faiths.
Among Her Souvenirs: Connie Francis’ Faith Shaped Her Life and Music
Connie Francis, the trailblazing pop icon and first Catholic female solo artist to top the Billboard charts, has died at 86. Her story is one of musical triumphs, personal tragedy, and enduring faith — leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable songs and strength through adversity.
A Cry for Hope: Brooklyn Parish Hosts Triduum Prayer for Haiti Amid Nation’s Struggle With Gang Violence
In preparation for the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the Patroness of Haiti, St. Jerome Church in East Flatbush hosted a three day prayer service for the embattled Caribbean nation plagued by gang violence.
In Coney Island, a ‘Family of Families’ Gather To Celebrate Catholic Schools Night in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Despite the steamy temperature, it was a great night for a minor league baseball game. DeSales Media, in conjunction with the Diocese of Brooklyn, hosted its annual celebration of Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens on June 25 at Maimonides Park in Coney Island, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Hundreds of families and supporters attended. […]
Tuned Into Faith: Musician Michael Zabrocki Prepares for Special Concert at Holy Trinity Church
Michael Zabrocki, director of music ministries at Holy Trinity Church in Whitestone, is preparing for a concert on June 27 for the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the close of the Jubilee celebration on the 350th anniversary of his apparition.