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Diocesan News
Insurance Career Path Forged by Cristo Rey Brooklyn, St. John’s & SSP
A new partnership between Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, St. John’s University, and major insurance companies is opening doors for students through InsureFutures, a paid work-study program that offers real-world industry experience and a pathway to careers in risk management and insurance.
Anchored In Prayer, Local Vocations Committee Tackles Priest Shortage
At Our Lady of Hope Church, parishioners are working to solve the Catholic Church’s shortage of priests one prayer at a time. The Vocations Committee leads a parish-wide effort to pray for vocations — an endeavor that lasts throughout the year.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Diocese of Brooklyn Schools Outperform NY State Results
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn outperformed their public school counterparts in statewide reading and math tests. And one school, Our Lady of Martyrs Catholic Academy in Forest Hills, stood out for its high scores.
CCBQ Turkey Giveaway Ensures Thanksgiving Joy for Hundreds of Families
Large crowds came to Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Nov. 24 to receive free Thanksgiving turkeys distributed by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ). By the time the distribution ended, CCBQ had served 1,000 families.
‘With God, Nothing Is Impossible’: How Faith and St. Joseph Guided One Mother Through Loss
When former Tablet journalist Melissa Enaje Rappa learned her unborn daughter had a rare genetic condition in early 2024, doctors warned the baby might not survive. Instead of giving up hope, she chose to trust in God’s plan.
Longtime Friends Gather to Share Fond Memories of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman
Longtime friends meet to share their experiences of having known Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.
Bay Ridge Catholic Schools Alum Wants Same Opportunity for Others as ‘Angel’ Donor for Futures in Education
John Rindone, a member of Gen Z, is eager to help kids in Gen Alpha get a leg up in life. Rindone, 27, and his fiancé, Nicole, donate money each year to Futures in Education, the organization that provides scholarships and other forms of financial assistance to children attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan Ordains 11 New Members to Permanent Diaconate
At the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bishop Robert Brennan ordained 11 men to the permanent diaconate, each committing themselves to a life of service in their parishes. From lifelong Catholics to recent converts, this diverse group steps into a new chapter of ministry.
Diocese of Brooklyn Youth Embrace Pope Leo’s Message of Hope at National Catholic Youth Conference
13 young Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn who traveled to this year’s National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), held in Indianapolis from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22. The group included seven young Catholics from St. Mary of Nazareth and six from the VBCC.