Thomas Willis joined his local Knights of Columbus council in Blessed Trinity Parish in Breezy Point as soon as it was formed in 2020. He’s 19 years old.
Author: Paula Katinas
Heads of Local Dioceses Look Forward To Working Together
The Archbishop of New York’s simple message for the incoming Bishop of Brooklyn: Welcome back, it’s going to be great working with you.
Diocese’s Newest Incardinated Priest Is A Multi-Tasker
Father Jeremias Castillo has been the parochial vicar at Transfiguration Church in Williamsburg for a couple of years, but he recently received incardination, the formal approval for a priest’s move from one diocese to another.
Only In Print: What is an Imprimatur?
Before Father Jon O. Ukaegbu’s book, “The Holy Rosary,” could be printed, it needed an imprimatur. Only a bishop can grant an imprimatur.
Are You Praying the Rosary Right?
The much-beloved tradition of Catholic devotion to the Holy Rosary is spotlighted every October, and Father Jon O. Okaegbu, at St. Rose of Lima Church, has become a role model for the Church’s goal of appreciating and praying the rosary’s mysteries with greater zeal.
Diocesan Synod Begins With Mass Celebrated by Bishop DiMarzio
The Diocese of Brooklyn opened its synod on Saturday with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio amid promises that the diocese will listen to all Catholics’ feedback, including those who are not active participants in church life.
Stepping Up Social Justice Lessons
In September Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio announced the introduction of a new Catholic social justice curriculum that will be incorporated into religion classes in all schools, Catholic academies, and religious education programs in the diocese.
Peruvian Community Leads Lord of Miracles Procession
The Lord of Miracles Procession in Lima, Peru — one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the world — was canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But the tradition persisted faithfully in the Diocese of Brooklyn as hundreds of people turned out for a procession on Oct. 3.
Only In Print: Rockville Centre Friends, Colleagues React to Bishop Brennan’s New Job
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.
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.”