Looking back at a major milestone in the Diocese of Brooklyn: the founding of the Cathedral Basilica of St. James 200 years ago.
Diocesan News
Only In Print: Cathedral Holds Relics of the Diocese’s Past
As the seat of the Bishop of Brooklyn, the Cathedral Basilica of St. James holds many treasures for history lovers.
Foundation of the Diocese Began With Immigrants
For a beautiful building with such a glorious history, the beginning of Cathedral Basilica of St. James was actually quite simple: it was born out of a desire for convenience.
Vandal Throws Eggs at Church of Saints Simon and Jude
Police are searching for a woman who threw eggs at the front door of the Church of Saints Simon and Jude, Gravesend, Sunday afternoon.
First Snow of 2022 Doesn’t Stop Catholic Schools in Brooklyn and Queens
Learning continued across the Diocese of Brooklyn despite this morning’s snowstorm.
Subway Hero Wins Medal From Carnegie Fund Commission
Sean Conaboy, a member of St. Michael’s Parish in Sunset Park, saved a woman from a knife-wielding attacker on a Manhattan subway platform last spring. Now, he has been recognized for his bravery by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.
In This Classroom, Health and Wellness Learning Gets High Marks
With a goal of providing care for the whole child — their bodies, as well as their minds — Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in Astoria has opened a wellness center for students to learn how to live healthy and productive lives.
Bishop Brennan Opens 200th Anniversary Year With Mass In The ‘Hub Of Our Diocese’
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of St. James Church (which eventually became a cathedral) as Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass there on New Year’s Day.
Bishop Urges Haitian Catholics to Keep Proclaiming Joy in 2022
On New Year’s Day, Bishop Robert Brennan urged Haitian Catholics to keep embracing the Scriptures’ enduring messages of peace and joy.
Atonement Father Carter Dies at 91; Was Longtime Leader in Brooklyn
Father Martin Carter, a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, died Dec. 25 at age 91.