Catholics in Rockville Centre are thrilled about Bishop Robert Brennan’s appointment as Bishop of Brooklyn and predicted he will do well in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Author: Paula Katinas
St. Saviour Students Welcome Bishop Brennan With Songs, Smiles
Students from St. Saviour High School welcomed Bishop-designate Robert Brennan to their church the best way they knew how — treating him to a joyful rendition of the gospel song “Awesome God.”
Bishop-Designate Brennan Lays Out His Priorities As He Prepares to Lead the Diocese of Brooklyn
Bishop-designate Robert J. Brennan introduced himself to the Diocese of Brooklyn by pledging to support immigrant communities, strengthen Catholic schools, use social media to reach young people, and listen to the needs of people in the pews.
Bishop DiMarzio To Celebrate Mass to Open Synod Process in the Diocese of Brooklyn Oct. 9
Pope Francis has called on the world’s bishops to gather in Rome for a synod, but long before the clergymen board their flights to the Eternal City, a great deal of preparation will take place — right down to the diocesan level.
The Great Irish Fair Makes a Big Comeback!
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to go virtual last year, the Great Irish Fair was back live on Sept. 25, with all of the music, dancing, and good times that have been associated with the event over the years.
Only in Print: Bishop Loughlin Students on Fast Track to Stardom
Sisters Tai, Rainn, and Brooke Sheppard are the stars of “Sisters on Track,” a documentary that premiered at the TriBeCa Film Festival in June and is currently streaming on Netflix.
Hope and Respect On the Menu At St. Dominic’s Kitchen
Once a month, parishioners of St. Dominic Church welcome a group of special guests to dinner. Volunteers set up tables covered with tablecloths, put out dishes, forks and knives, and place vases of flowers on the tables. Their guests are homeless men and women.
Felician Sisters Helping Haiti Share Lessons of Love
The Felician Sisters, who operate a mission in Haiti, returned to their convent in Lodi, New Jersey to collect emergency supplies to ship to Haiti in the wake of the earthquake.
Mayoral Hopefuls Stake Out Positions on Homelessness
The three major mayoral candidates — Democrat Eric Adams, Republican Curtis Sliwa and Conservative Bill Pepitone — have offered a wide range of ideas on how to address the tragedy of homelessness in New York.
Churches Carry On With Mission to Help Rising Number of Homeless
Ask Vincent Nerone about the homeless population on the streets of New York since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the city, and he doesn’t hesitate. “There’s definitely more people out there,” he said.