St. Teresa of Avila Church, which was established in 1874, may have to close its doors, officials from the Diocese of Brooklyn told parishioners at a town hall on April 8.
Author: Paula Katinas
Catholic Students Preach Acceptance, Raise Awareness for Those With Autism
Students at Holy Cross High School ditched their school uniforms for the day and wore T-shirts to class on April 11. But they didn’t get into trouble. That’s because they were doing it for a good cause — autism awareness
Bishop Brennan Blesses the Oils at Chrism Mass
The chrism Mass, which takes place during Holy Week and is centered on a bishop consecrating the chrism oil, is also a joyful occasion for priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn, many of whom said they relished the chance to renew the vows they took at ordination.
Bishop Brennan to Bless Sacred Oils, Speak to Priests at Chrism Mass
In a tradition that is a familiar part of Holy Week, hundreds of Diocese of Brooklyn priests will gather with Bishop Robert Brennan at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights for the annual Chrism Mass on April 15.
Catholic Academy Enhances Students’ Education with Extra Free Period
At St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Astoria, they take play time seriously. The school sets aside a period once a week to allow students to pursue whatever interests them.
Sister Gladys Champions Faith and Education Amid Declining Vocations
The presence of a nun like Sister Gladys in front of a classroom is becoming a rare sight. As the number of nuns in the United States has dwindled, so too has the number of nuns teaching in Catholic schools.
UPDATE: Astoria Man Indicted for Destruction of Baby Jesus Statue at Queens Church
Police have made an arrest of a suspect who walked into Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria and smashed a statue of the Baby Jesus following Mass on April 6.
The incident is being investigated as a hate crime by the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force.
Lenten Pilgrimage Stop in Brooklyn a Tribute to Global Christian Martyrs
The faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn took time out during the busy days of Lent and the preparations for Holy Week to gather at St. Rose of Lima Church on April 7 and pay tribute to persecuted Christians from around the world.
A Victory for Life: Pro-Life Vigil Celebrates Planned Parenthood Clinic Closure
100 pro-life supporters gathered at 26 Bleecker Street in Manhattan, New York to celebrate Planned Parenthood of Greater New York closing its clinic after 36 years.
St. Adalbert Catholic Academy Students Bring Stations of the Cross to Life Through Art
When Ashley Gleason, the fourth grade homeroom teacher at St. Adalbert Catholic Academy in Elmhurst, was searching for a way to help her students understand the meaning of the Stations of the Cross, she found the perfect solution. She organized an art project in which students created handmade depictions of each of the 14 stations […]