A Mass celebrating the 100th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Bishop Francis Xavier Ford, M.M., will be celebrated at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. Bishop Ford celebrated his first Mass at the co-cathedral.
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Young Adult Events
Young adult events in Brooklyn and Queens in the coming days.
Futures’ Spirit of Christmas Spectacular Supports Catholic Education
Futures in Education of the Diocese of Brooklyn presents its annual the Spirit of Christmas Spectacular on Monday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ David Geffen Hall. The concert benefits Catholic academies and schools in the diocese.
Fall Concert Series Continues at Good Shepherd
The 21st annual free Fall Concert Series at Good Shepherd Church, Marine Park, continues this weekend and on Sundays into December.
Around the Diocese: Nov. 11, 2017
This week’s listing includes events in Brooklyn and Queens through mid-November.
Upcoming Vocation Events
National Vocation Awareness Week is Nov. 5-11, and diocesan parishes are hosting an array of events to help young people consider their vocations.
Witness to Mercy Program for Ministers to the Homebound
The Witness of Mercy Program, part of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens’ Office of Mission, invites all who minister to the homebound to attend a morning of reflection at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, Nov. 18.
Fall Film Festival in Astoria
The Fall Film Festival at Immaculate Conception Church, Astoria, gets underway this month. The schedule includes three film night, all accredited by the diocesan Faith Formation Office and the Sacred Heart Institute.
Belle Harbor Hosts Memorial Prayer Service
The members of the Bereavement Ministry at St. Francis de Sales Church, Belle Harbor, invite anyone who has recently lost a loved one to join them for a Memorial Prayer Service this month.
Memorial Mass for Father Thomas Garabedian
A memorial Mass for Father Thomas Garabedian, who died Oct. 1, will be celebrated at St. Ann Church, Flushing, on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The celebrant will be Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto.