Bishop Robert Brennan, led a special Mass in Spanish for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Divine Providence on Saturday, November 19 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Diocesan News
Queens Native Calls Bright Christmas a Lifesaver for Children
For Victoria Satlov, Bright Christmas is about both giving and receiving. For years she has been a generous donor to the Bright Christmas campaign and believes that she is the one who is receiving the true gift of being able to help those less fortunate.
Lawyer Was ‘Answer to Prayers’ of Migrant Detainees
Hiroko Kusuda, an immigration lawyer, received the Humanitarian Service Award from the Center for Migration Studies. The organization gave her the honor at its recent gala in lower Manhattan.
Brooklyn Family Honored for Foundation’s Immigration Work
Manhattan-based Center for Migration Studies, during its gala on Nov. 9, honored scholars and a nonprofit organization founded by a Brooklyn family for their work benefitting modern-day immigrants.
Vicariate Works to Raise Awareness of Contributions of Black Catholics to Church
The Diocese of Brooklyn has the largest number of Black Catholics of any diocese in the country — according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops — and the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns works to ensure that their voices are heard.
Only In Print: Bay Ridge Catholic Principal’s Book Trilogy Is a Trek Through History
As the principal of Bay Ridge Catholic Academy, Gary M. Williams has plenty of lessons to teach his students. But one of the most important lessons he can pass on to them is the value of perseverance.
’Tis the Season: Tablet’s ‘Bright Christmas’ Has Commenced
With the holiday season right around the corner, The Tablet’s Bright Christmas campaign to ensure no child goes without a gift on Christmas is now officially underway.
‘Celebration of Light’ Helps Parishes’ Holiday Spirit Shine
The Diocese of Brooklyn is preparing to deck the halls. More than 3 dozen churches across Brooklyn and Queens are now ready to kick off the Christmas season, thanks to Mainmonides Medical Center in Borough Park.
Brooklyn Coptic Catholics Rejoice As Pastor Is Appointed ‘Monsignor’
High church leaders from Egypt joined the congregation at Resurrection Coptic Catholic Church on Nov. 5 to celebrate their pastor and appoint him monsignor.
Diocesan Priests of the Past Receive Visit on All Souls’ Day
On the sunny afternoon of Nov. 2, a half-dozen Catholic high school students left campus early — but not to cut classes.