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.
Diocesan News
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.
Trowel Returned to St. Sebastian After 126 Years
A long-lost piece of the history of St. Sebastian Church has been returned to the parish, thanks to a Woodside resident who found it in his house and brought it to the rectory last month.
Three Men Ordained as Transitional Deacons, Bringing Them Closer to the Priesthood
Thimote Cherelus, Nnamdi Eusebius Eze, and Ernesto Alonso-Aguila took one of their final steps toward priesthood in the Diocese of Brooklyn when they were ordained as transitional deacons by Bishop Brennan on Nov. 4 in the chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie.
Bishop Brennan Returns to Huntington to Receive Immaculate Conception Medal
Bishop Robert Brennan accepted the Immaculate Conception Medal during a vespers service in the seminary’s chapel, followed by the annual Te Deum dinner, on Sunday, Nov. 6.