Plans by the New York City Department of Transportation to install a bike lane on Court Street aren’t the answer to parishioners’ prayers at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. Far from it, in fact.
Diocesan News
Young Adult Group Hosts Talk on Newly Canonized Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
Young adults gathered at St. Anselm Church in Bay Ridge for a discussion on St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, led by Father James Kuroly. The event explored the modern-day relevance of the newly canonized saint’s faith, friendship, and joy — inspiring attendees to live their Catholic faith actively in the world.
Polish Apostolate Celebrates Kingdom of Poland’s Birth 1,000 Years Ago
Polish Catholics from across the Diocese of Brooklyn filled the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph to celebrate the millennium of King Bolesław the Brave’s coronation, which established the Kingdom of Poland.
Police Cadet Honored at Holy Cross Cemetery 55 Years After His Death
Decades after his heroic death, family, friends, and fellow officers gathered at Holy Cross Cemetery to honor Patrolman Pat Canavan — an off-duty NYPD officer killed while trying to stop a street fight in Bay Ridge.
Diocese’s Hope and Healing Mass Offers Abuse Survivors Path Forward
Abuse survivors in the Diocese of Brooklyn are finding strength and support through the annual Mass of Hope and Healing, which takes place Oct. 29 at St. Finbar Church in Bath Beach.
Bishop Robert Brennan Joins St. Sebastian Church for Lord of Miracles Celebration
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass at St. Sebastian Church in Woodside in honor of the Lord of Miracles, joining hundreds of participants in the procession that followed.
Hispanic Music Enriches Catholic Worship in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Parishes
Music traditions honoring Hispanic heritage are an integral part of the Catholic faith, especially in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where you can find Latino musical influences ranging from mariachi to folklórico performed in Spanish-speaking parishes.
New Italian Apostolate Coordinator Aims to Encourage Culture, Faith in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Father Nicholas Colalella has vigorously learned ancient languages, but his fluency in Italian has landed him another job — coordinator for the Italian Apostolate of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Our Lady of Hope 7th Graders Honor Veterans Through Art and Storytelling in Queens
On Sept. 23, 40 seventh grade students shared breakfast with 14 veterans, during which the students learned about the veterans’ experiences, sacrifices, and service.
Citing ‘Credible’ Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Diocese Removes Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Deacon From Ministry
Bishop Robert Brennan announced on Oct. 14 the removal from ministry of Deacon Danny Rodriguez, who most recently served at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sunset Park, in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor that took place approximately 20 years ago — an allegation that the Diocese of Brooklyn deemed to be credible.