Bishop Robert Brennan has appointed Dr. Ralph Nofi, a licensed psychologist, to serve as the new chair of the board that advises him on cases where sexual abuse allegations have been made, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced on Jan. 10.
Author: Paula Katinas
New Bill Provides Security Funding for 42 Additional Diocese Schools
The City Council voted to approve a bill on Dec. 19 to allow small, non-public schools to be reimbursed by New York City for the cost of hiring security guards — just as larger schools are. Specifically, the bill will expand the number of non-public schools eligible for the city’s reimbursement program. That program, established in 2015, allows schools with an enrollment of at least 300 students to qualify. The new bill lowers that threshold to 150 students.
Faith Inspires Local Woman to Fight Hunger, Offer Lifeline to Homeless
When Crystal Wolfe left Indiana for New York several years ago, she thought she had a job as a newspaper reporter waiting for her, only to find out that the position was no longer available once she arrived.
Bishop Brennan Kicks Off Jubilee Year in Diocese with Two Masses, Joyous Procession
Bishop Robert Brennan ushered in the Jubilee Year by celebrating two Masses on Sunday, Dec. 29 — first at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James and then at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph — and leading the faithful in a procession between the two churches as he held the monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament aloft during the mile and a half journey.
Former St. Francis Chancellor’s Legacy of Service, Faith Honored with Chapel Dedication
Frank Macchiarola left an imprint on New York City when he helped steer the near-bankrupt city out of stormy financial waters in the mid-1970s and by serving as the public schools chancellor from 1978 to 1983.
CCBQ’s Toy Shop Transform Church Basement Into Holiday Wonderland
Personal shoppers are usually a luxury service found only in high-end stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, but on Dec. 12, they were found in a church basement of all places.
Bishop’s Luncheon Celebrates Youth and Community, Raises $400K for Catholic Education
When Bishop Robert Brennan extended an invitation to lunch, little did he realize that 1,100 people would show up.
Msgr. Reilly, 90, Dedicated His Life to Fighting for Rights of the Unborn
Rose Diaz stood outside of an abortion clinic on DeKalb Avenue on Friday morning, Dec. 6, and prayed as she does almost every morning. Only this time, her prayers weren’t just for the unborn. She said her prayers were also dedicated to the late Msgr. Philip Reilly — her friend, mentor, and a pioneer of the national pro-life movement.
Immaculate Conception Center Chapel Renovation Blessed by Bishop Brennan
Msgr. Edward Doran, a retired priest living at the Immaculate Conception Center (ICC) in Douglaston, visits the center’s chapel each morning to pray for active priests and his fellow retired clergymen.
End of an Era: Visitation Monastery Honors This Christmas Season
For one last time, the Nativity on the grounds of Visitation Monastery was dedicated to the Christmas season, and the trees surrounding the life-sized depiction of Jesus Christ’s birth were illuminated by hundreds of twinkling lights.
