‘Mother Church’ of Queens Marks Its 175th Anniversary
November 20, 2015
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, the mother church of Queens, began celebrating its 175th anniversary with the dedication of...
Maria-Pia Negro Chin
Rebuilding Livelihoods After Typhoon Haiyan
November 18, 2015
The typhoon – thought to be the strongest tropical cyclone to hit land in recorded history – not only devastated...
Recovery Continues In the Philippines
November 12, 2015
First in a series of reports on the aftermath Super Typhoon Haiyan and the recovery process the people of the...
St. Anastasia’s Parishioners Move On to Next 100 Yrs.
October 21, 2015
Bishop DiMarzio celebrated a Mass in honor of the centennial anniversary of St. Anastasia parish, Douglaston.
A Family’s Mission
October 15, 2015
As 270 bishops engage in dialogue on the pastoral care of the person and the family during the XIV Ordinary...
Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi
October 7, 2015
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visits St. Francis of Assisi, Astoria, to mark 85th anniversary and to bless animals.
Diocesan Group Enjoys World Family Meeting
September 30, 2015
About 200 parishioners from Brooklyn and Queens attended the eighth World Meeting of Families (WMF) in Philadelphia, Sept. 23, as...
Pope Leads Prayers for Victims of 9/11 Attacks
September 30, 2015
After silently praying at the 9/11 Memorial in Downtown Manhattan Sept. 25, Pope Francis entered the 9/11 Memorial and Museum,...
Long Island City Parish Celebrates 150 Years
September 23, 2015
Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez was the main celebrant of the Mass at St. Mary's, which culminated a year-long celebration.
Brooklyn and Queens Kids Welcome Pope Francis
September 22, 2015
Five students from the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens were selected for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to greet Pope Francis after...