Ileana Tavarez has two jobs; the one titled “administrative assistant” pays her an income. The other, being a “Mommy,” pays nothing financially. But it is her priority to provide loving care for her “three-under-3” children.
Diocesan News
Retired NYPD Detective Hired To Help Sexual Abuse Survivors
Elizabeth Harris, a retired detective who worked with thousands of sex abuse survivors during her NYPD career, has been named to two roles in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Office of Protection of Children and Young People.
Man Charged with Hate Crime Following Vandalism Arrest at Catholic Church in Flushing
The pastor of Mary’s Nativity Church said his “nerves were shot” after witnessing a man vandalize church property, including a statue of the Blessed Mother. Police arrested the suspect moments later at the church in Flushing, Queens.
Convocation Is Back With Focus on Teachings
For the first time since the pandemic, the priests of the diocese gathered for a three-day convocation entitled “I Call You Friends: The Spiritual and Human Aspects of Priestly Fraternity.”
Only In Print: Convocation Speakers Cite ‘Priestly Fraternity’ as Pivotal Topic
The theme of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Away Convocation, which took place at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York, was “I Call You Friends: The Human and Spiritual Aspects of Priestly Fraternity.”
Only In Print: Prospect Park’s ‘Swan Squad’ is on Patrol and Protecting the Animals
Mary Beth Artz, a New York State certified wildlife rehabilitator, goes into Prospect Park nearly every day to come to the aid of injured fish, birds, and animals, rescuing those snared in items carelessly discarded by humans that could harm them.
CCBQ Honors Seniors With Special Day
Sept. 28 marked Senior Center Recognition Day in New York and Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens celebrated the day at St. Charles Jubilee Senior Center by offering free massages, blood pressure screenings and cardio fitness classes.
Priests in the Diocese of Brooklyn Will Bless the Animals to Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
The Diocese of Brooklyn will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi tomorrow, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, with the special Blessing of the Animals by members of the clergy throughout the day outside churches in Brooklyn and Queens.
Headed For a Divorce? The Church Vows to Help You
As a last-ditch effort to save the marriage, Angela Pipitone Coen and John Coen went on a retreat hosted by Retrouvaille International, a non-profit organization endorsed by the Catholic Church that helps couples in crisis. The Coens repaired theirrelationship and are still married today.
Diversity Celebrated at 2022 CMS Shining Star Award Dinner
Catholic Migration Services conducted the first of two awards dinners Friday, Sept. 30, at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island to honor the recipients of this year’s Shining Star Awards.