More than $1 million was raised to support the work of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, the human services agency of the Diocese of Brooklyn, at the Bishop’s Humanitarian Award Dinner, June 28.
Diocesan News
Brooklyn Nuns Reap Rewards of Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic
The annual Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic, sponsored by the DeSales Media Group, raised $100,000 for the Sister Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara. Over 130 golfers participated in the outing that was held at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I.
Father Troike Program Puts Boys on Road to Greatness
This summer Cathedral Prep and Seminary, Elmhurst, is hosting the 50th year of its Father Troike Summer Leadership Program.
Diocese Welcomes Priests Who Assist Parishes During Summer
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio welcomed more than 50 priests from around the world who are serving the diocese for the summer at a special orientation day and Mass.
State Leadership Team
The new leadership team for the New York State Knights of Columbus was installed last weekend with Brooklynite Kenneth Latham Jr. as the new State Deputy.
Knights to Show Solidarity with Persecuted Christians
Knights of Columbus Brooklyn Council No. 60 will sponsor a Day of Witness on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall on Wednesday, July 26, at noon.
Brooklynite Is Ordained For the Salesian Order
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, S.D.B., ordained Father Dieunel Victor, S.D.B., from St. Jerome’s parish in Flatbush and three other men as Salesian priests on Saturday, June 24, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Pelham Manor, N.Y.
Here Are More Books We Are Reading This Summer
This is the second and final installment of the results of The Tablet’s annual poll about what books people are reading this summer.
Suspect Is Arraigned in Attack on Brooklyn Nun
A 56-year-old man was detained by police for four days after a nun’s life was threatened in a Brooklyn church.
Nun Left as Sister Theresa Retires from St. Sebastian’s
Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C., gave herself freely for 45 years for the benefit of the students and parishioners at St. Sebastian. As the parish honored her during Mass Sunday, June 25, the last of the nuns at the Woodside academy asked for a parting gift.