At the Easter Vigil the Light of the Sacraments Shine on 693 New Catholics
April 20, 2025
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — David Flowers, who recently retired after a 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force, said serving in...
Paula Katinas
Remembering Past Easters, Brooklyn Catholics See ‘Religion Coming Back’
April 19, 2025
Ed Wilkinson remembers growing up in Greenpoint in the 1950s, and gazing across the East River on Good Friday to...
St. Teresa of Avila May Face Possible Closure
April 18, 2025
St. Teresa of Avila Church, which was established in 1874, may have to close its doors, officials from the Diocese...
Catholic Students Preach Acceptance, Raise Awareness for Those With Autism
April 18, 2025
Students at Holy Cross High School ditched their school uniforms for the day and wore T-shirts to class on April...
Bishop Brennan Blesses the Oils at Chrism Mass
April 16, 2025
The chrism Mass, which takes place during Holy Week and is centered on a bishop consecrating the chrism oil, is...
Bishop Brennan to Bless Sacred Oils, Speak to Priests at Chrism Mass
April 15, 2025
In a tradition that is a familiar part of Holy Week, hundreds of Diocese of Brooklyn priests will gather with...
Catholic Academy Enhances Students’ Education with Extra Free Period
April 14, 2025
At St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Astoria, they take play time seriously. The school sets aside a period once a...
Sister Gladys Champions Faith and Education Amid Declining Vocations
April 10, 2025
The presence of a nun like Sister Gladys in front of a classroom is becoming a rare sight. As the...
UPDATE: Astoria Man Indicted for Destruction of Baby Jesus Statue at Queens Church
April 8, 2025
Police have made an arrest of a suspect who walked into Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria and smashed a statue...
Lenten Pilgrimage Stop in Brooklyn a Tribute to Global Christian Martyrs
April 8, 2025
The faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn took time out during the busy days of Lent and the preparations for...