Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature have deconstructed the single most important institution in human history. Republicans and Democrats alike succumbed to powerful political elites and have passed legislation that will undermine our families and as a consequence, our society. With this vote, Governor Cuomo has opened a new front in the culture […]
Put Out into the Deep
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the seventh Bishop of Brooklyn, has led the Diocese since 2003. He is a forceful voice on behalf of migrants and immigrants, whose causes he has worked for through most of his priestly ministry. Complete Bio
Getting Personal in a Digital Age
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On June 5 of this year, the Church will celebrate the 45th World Communications Day with theme, “Truth, Proclamation and Authenticity of the Life in the Digital Age.” Forty-five years ago, communication was remarkably different than it is today. Although the invention of the television made tremendous […]
The Sanctity of Marriage
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, As this column goes to press, our legislators in Albany are deciding if New York State will recognize same-sex “marriage,” a radical step that will remove the most basic, essential characteristic of marriage and change its very fundamental nature. Governor Andrew Cuomo has made it his personal […]
A Valuable Tool to Fight Sexual Abuse
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On May 18, 2011, the John Jay College of Criminal Justice issued a report titled, “The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests in the United States, 1950-2010.” Commissioned by the National Review Board of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), […]
The Joyous Season of Ordinations
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, At this time of year, Ordinations to the Priesthood certainly add to the excitement in the diocese. Each year, as Ordination occurs, we recognize new life for the Church of Brooklyn and Queens, new priestly ministers who will tend to the sacramental needs of the Church while […]
Memorial Day Is Linked to Patriotism
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Several years ago in one of my columns, I spoke about the Memorial Day weekend, which, unfortunately, seems to have lost its original meaning. For many, it has become just another long weekend, which of course is very much appreciated. In addition, this weekend marks the unofficial […]