Corpus Christi Church officially named its hall after Blessed Carlo Acutis on Oct. 12 to honor the Italian teenager who died on that date in 2006 and is on track to become the Catholic Church’s first Millennial saint.
Diocesan News
Rosary for Life ‘Needed Now More Than Ever’
While the pro-life movement has made great strides in its fight against abortion, there is still a lot of work to be done.
Thousands of Diocesan Faithful Make Pilgrimage to National Shrine in D.C.
Bishop Robert Brennan led a group of more than 3,000 of the faithful from the Diocese of Brooklyn on a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, Oct. 22 — marking the first time the diocesan went on a pilgrimage to the shrine since the pandemic.
Redemptoris Mater Seminary Dinner Welcomes Bishop Brennan in Festive Fashion
The second annual gala dinner to support the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Redemptoris Mater Seminary featured a night of step dancing, singing seminarians and a call for holiness from the evening’s honoree, Bishop Brennan.
Adoration Chapel Brings Woman Closer to Christ’s Real Presence
Each day, Sara Martinez visits a place that is so special to her, she cries when she talks about it. She pays daily visits to the adoration chapel at Corpus Christi Church in Woodside.
Futures in Education Raises Record $2.8 Million at Annual Scholarship Dinner
The post-COVID economic malaise could not dampen the spirits of Catholic education supporters who happily raised a record $2.8 million Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Futures in Education’s Annual Scholarship Dinner.
Mass of Hope and Healing Returns After 2-Year Hiatus With Message of Contrition, Promise to Help Abuse Survivors
The Mass, was the first since 2019, before the pandemic began. Bishop Robert Brennan delivered a multifaceted message of apology, empathy, and outreach to survivors of sexual abuse in the Church.
Only In Print: Students Prepare to Pray Rosary for Persecuted Christians Worldwide
As fifth graders Sienna Jeanty and Carolyn Tomaselli prayed the rosary with fellow St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy (SJWCA) students on Friday, Oct. 7, they were doing so with a special intention.
Only In Print: One Month In, ‘Pushing the Brand’ is Top Priority for New Superintendent
With the first month of the school year completed, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s new schools’ superintendent said his visits to Catholic academies over the past four weeks have reinforced views he held even before classes started.
With ‘Big City’ Podcast, Bishop Seeks to Connect With Catholics
Bishop Brennan is the host of the weekly 30-minute podcast that gives him the chance to explore questions of faith that affect the everyday lives of people living in New York City.