When Father Dominick Dellaporte, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Church, asked parishioner Lindsay Papalardo to lead a new ministry, she jumped at the chance. The result is a prayer ministry called Daughters of Our Lady of Sorrows, which meets to pray for the Blessed Mother’s intercession to help resolve issues in their lives.
Author: Paula Katinas
Daughters of Charity Depart Diocese of Brooklyn After Nearly Two Centuries of Service
After more than two centuries serving Brooklyn, the Daughters of Charity will soon leave the diocese to serve in other parts of the United States, leaders of the order recently announced.
A Century’s Worth of Living is Celebrated at Ozanam Hall in Queens
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home in Bayside threw a birthday luncheon on June 11 for its centenarian residents – folks who are 100 years of age and older. The residents shared their secrets to a long life.
Diocese of Brooklyn Mass of Consecration to Sacred Heart of Jesus Stirs Hopes for Peace
On June 12, the Diocese of Brooklyn joined a nationwide effort to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the country’s 250th birthday. Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, the vicar general for the diocese, celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
To Mark 250 Years of American Independence, Visit These Revolutionary War Sites in the Diocese of Brooklyn
If you live in the Diocese of Brooklyn, you don’t have to read history books to learn about the American Revolution. History is right on your doorstep. Brooklyn neighborhoods served as the backdrop of the Battle of Brooklyn on Aug. 27, 1776, — the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Magnifica Humanita’ Apology for Church’s Role in Slavery Well Received in Diocese of Brooklyn
In “Magnifica Humanitas,” his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV focused on the dangers that artificial intelligence poses. But he also wrote about the evils of slavery and asked for forgiveness for the church’s slow response. His message was well received in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
St. Luke Church Windows Open Eyes to a New, Musical View of Faith in Queens
The stained-glass windows of a church can do more than serve as a beautiful backdrop for the celebration of Mass. They can also deepen one’s connection to their Catholic faith.
How Immigrants Helped Shape the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Growth
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, The Tablet is looking at the proud history of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Namely, the different ethnic groups that make up the “Diocese of Immigrants.”
St. Elizabeth Seton Shrine’s a Haven for Expectant Mothers
In the same spot where Elizabeth Ann Seton was a young mother raising her five children, the Sisters of Life dedicate themselves to helping mothers-to-be. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine, located in the Financial District, is now home to the Sisters of Life Visitation Pregnancy Mission.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Enjoyed Saintly Connections to Founding Fathers
Elizabeth Ann Seton’s family was loyal to the British during the American Revolution, so it might be surprising to learn that the future saint enjoyed connections to two of the Founding Fathers in New York City.