Two Brooklyn women who credit St. Therese of Lisieux with restoring their vision – 80 years apart – are now praying for another special intention: the canonization of Servant of God Msgr. Bernard J. Quinn.
Author: Marie Elena Giossi
Street Named for Former Pastor in East New York (with slideshow)
East New York residents gathered outside St. Rita Church to witness the renaming of Shepherd Avenue in memory of their late shepherd, Msgr. John T. Peyton, who served the community for over 25 years until his death in 2008.
Koreans Await Pope’s Visit to Homeland
Less than three weeks remain before Pope Francis makes his first apostolic visit to South Korea, and excitement is building among local Koreans, especially at St. Paul Chong Ha-Sang parish, Flushing.
Bishop Blesses New Korean Parish Center (with slideshow)
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio joined St. Paul Chong Ha-Sang Church, Flushing – one of the country’s largest Korean Catholic parishes – to bless a new education center and rectory – a $3.5 million project funded by parishioners.
RA Bible School Eases the Way into Summer (with slideshow)
Resurrection-Ascension’s Vacation Bible School eased children – and parents – from the full-day school schedule into the summer by offering a two-week morning program in Rego Park. It is one of several vacation Bible camps offered by diocesan parishes this summer.
For God and Country in Dyker Heights
Dyker Heights residents waved the emblem of the land they love as the Knights of Columbus held its 109th annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, June 28.
Father Carlos Velásquez
God gave Father Carlos C. Velásquez, 26, the gift of an early vocation.
Father Anthony Rosado
A life of faith is the fullest kind of life there is for Father Anthony Francis Rosado, 30.
Father Robert Pierre-Louis
Haitian-born Father Robert Pierre-Louis aspires to be “a priest according to the heart of Mary and Jesus.”
Father Peter Penton
Ordination day will be the culmination of a nearly lifelong journey for Peter John Penton, 55.