Hundreds of people took a big step in her journey to becoming Catholics by taking part in the Rite of Election on Sunday, Feb. 26 — a time-honored tradition that takes place annually on the first Sunday of Lent and signifies the fact that those who are to be baptized — called catechumens — have been chosen, or elected, by the Church.
Author: Paula Katinas
Church Members Raising $50,000 to Buy Wheelchairs for Ukrainian Orphans
As the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approached on Feb. 24, a group of Ukrainian Americans opened their hearts to disabled orphans forced to flee their homeland when the fighting started.
Woman Threads Story of Her Deep Faith One Stitch at a Time
Gail Frohlinger is rarely found without a crochet needle in her hand. For her, crocheting is more than just a hobby. It’s a way for her to demonstrate her Catholic faith.
Only In Print: Censored Scriptures Were Used by Missionaries to Convert Enslaved
Imagine reading a Bible that has no mention of one of the most famous passages in the Old Testament — Moses parting the Red Sea and leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
Sheriff Announces Arrest of Murder Suspect in Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell Death
Authorities are looking into money as a possible motive in the murder of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, who was gunned down in his residence on Saturday, Feb. 18, leaving the Catholic community of that city in deep mourning.
Nigerians Here Say They Identify With The Flight of the Holy Family
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s annual celebration of the flight of the Holy Family, a tradition in the Nigerian American community here, took on an added significance this year as participants worried about troubling developments in their home country.
Diocese Taking First Steps Toward ‘Walking With Moms in Need’
Eager to prove that local parishes stand ready to help pregnant women who choose life over abortion in post-Roe America, the Diocese of Brooklyn is joining a nationwide program aimed at providing assistance and resources for mothers-to-be.
Cafe Pours A Cup Full of Faith For Young People at St. Thomas Aquinas
Welcome to the Dumb Ox Cafe & Loft at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Flatlands, a brand new space the parish created specifically for young people to play games, watch videos, drink soda, and just hang out with each other as they seek to become closer to Jesus Christ.
Zeldin to Cathedral Club: How Prayer Helped His Family
When former congressman Lee Zeldin delivered remarks as the keynote speaker at the 123rd annual Cathedral Club of Brooklyn Dinner at El Caribe Country Club in Mill Basin on Thursday, Feb. 2, he wasn’t talking about the power of politics — he was talking about the power of prayer.
Only In Print: A Sign of Love
The wedding bands that couples exchange at weddings are part of a tradition dating back centuries.
The practice of placing a ring on the fourth finger of the left hand can be traced back to ancient Egypt.