Msgr. Peter Zendzian shares his experiences of how he and then-Father Witold Mroziewski worked together to revive the spiritual life of Our Lady of Czestochowa-St. Casimir parish in 1993.
2015 Auxiliary Bishops
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain two new auxiliary bishops for the Church in Brooklyn and Queens, on Monday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights.
Pope Francis appointed the Very Reverend James Massa, 54, and the Reverend Canon Witold Mroziewski, 49, as auxiliary bishops in May.
“Each of our two new Auxiliary Bishops brings special gifts to the office to which they have been called,” said Bishop DiMarzio.
As auxiliary bishops, they will assist Bishop DiMarzio in serving the nearly 1.5 million multicultural Catholics who reside in Brooklyn and Queens.
Parishioners Agree: Bishop Witold Is a People Person
Bishop Mroziewski’s family and parishioners could not be more happy or confident that he will be a great bishop.
Reactions from Massa Family, Friends
Bishop James Massa’s sister, brother and close friend, Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese reflect on the news of his episcopal appointment.
His Friends Are Better Off Having Known Father Massa
By Father Robert M. Powers I met James Massa when he arrived at St. Teresa’s in Woodside in August, 1985. At the time I was a fifth-grade teacher at St. David’s School in Manhattan and had an apartment in Sunnyside. I had recently joined the parish through the warm invitation of Father D. Joseph Finnerty, […]
Bishop Massa Is Committed To Building Trust, Respect
Rabbi Gilbert Rosental shares his experiences of how he and then-Father James Massa worked together harmoniously and with deep respect for each other’s faith commitment and professional talents at the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
It’s a Time of Great Joy For Polish Community
Msgr. Thomas Machalski – who has worked with then-Father Witold Mroziewski in the Polish Apostolate and the Tribunal – describes him as compassionate and concerned about people’s spiritual well being.