As pilgrims around the world head to the Philippines to participate in the 51st International Eucharistic Congress Jan. 24-31, members of the Diocese of Brooklyn are reflecting on the Congress’ significance and praying for its success.
Author: Maria-Pia Negro Chin
City Will Fund Security at Catholic Schools
A new law is set to protect students in non-public schools, including 34 eligible Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
For Filipinos, It’s Time of Prayerful Preparation
Nearly 400 people filled the pews and hallways of Ascension Church in Elmhurst to participate on the fifth Mass of Simbang Gabi, a nine-day novena of Masses to the Blessed Mother.
Paraguayans Celebrate Mary At Jackson Heights Church
The Paraguayan community rejoiced celebrating the Feast of the Virgin of Caacupé with Paraguayan Bishop Gabriel Escobar and Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros.
Feast Day in the Streets of Corona
On the eve of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day, thousands of parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows celebrated with a street procession, a Mass in Spanish, cultural performances and countless flowers. Mass was held outdoors because the Corona church has been closed since Jan. 4 when an early morning fire caused extensive damage.
Students Bring Real Life to Nativity Scene
Parishioners saw Scripture come to life Saturday, Dec. 5 as students from Our Lady of Fatima School, Jackson Heights, portrayed a retelling of the Nativity story.
Preparedness Is Key as Philippines Still at Risk
Two years after Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, community members in a small town met to discuss how to survive another typhoon, what to do in case of an earthquake and how to plan for a tsunami.
Filipino Spirituality Aids Recovery in the Islands
The devastation caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 shook the lives of millions of Filipinos, including Sister Vilma Orejola, F.L.P, director of faith formation at Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in Cambria Heights.
Whitestone Blessing: St. Luke School Rejoices Over Renovation
Celebrating the completion of its facade restoration, St. Luke Elementary School in Whitestone hosted a building blessing and the raising of the flag with Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto Nov. 23. (With slideshow)
Petitions Welcomed at Diocesan Prayer Site
A new Internet portal seeks to build a community of prayer by encouraging people to share their prayer intentions with local religious and pray for one another online. Prayer intentions can be submitted on the diocesan website by going to: dioceseofbrooklyn.org/prayforme/.