Continuing its observance of the Year of Mercy, St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Flatlands will present a “Praise Night,” with Brooklyn-born Father Arlen Harris, O.F.M. Cap., one of over 1,000 priests designated by Pope Francis as a “missionary of mercy” in this jubilee year.
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New Youth Soccer Program Taking Shape
St. Bartholomew, Elmhurst, recently began a free indoor youth soccer program in the parish gymnasium. More than 70 young athletes signed up to play within the first two weeks.
Men’s Conference, Oct. 15
Well-known Catholic speaker, musician, family man and professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, Bob Rice will be one of the guest speakers at a Men’s Half-Day Conference at Most Precious Blood Church, Bath Beach, Oct. 15. The event is for men, age 18 and older.
Around the Diocese: Oct. 8, 2016
This week’s listing features events in Brooklyn and Queens through mid-October.
Respect Life Events in Brooklyn, Queens
In honor of Respect Life Month, pro-life groups around the diocese have special events planned during October.
Around the Diocese: Oct. 1, 2016
This week’s listing features events in Brooklyn and Queens into early October.
Around the Diocese: Sept. 24, 2016
This week’s listing features events in Brooklyn and Queens through mid-October.
Presentation on End-of-Life Issues From a Catholic Perspective Oct. 5
“Catholic Considerations on End-of-Life Decision-Making” will be the focus of a presentation in Our Lady of Angels auditorium, Bay Ridge, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Ragamuffin Parade Is 50
The 50th annual Children’s Ragamuffin Parade in Bay Ridge will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1, starting at 1 p.m.
Around the Diocese: Sept. 17, 2016
This week’s listing features events in Brooklyn and Queens into mid-October.