The New York City Council’s move to allow non-citizens to vote in municipal elections is setting the stage for a court battle over immigrants’ rights versus the privilege of citizenship.
Diocesan News
Only In Print: Archdiocese Officially Hands Dorothy Day’s Sainthood Cause to the Vatican
Documents supporting the cause for sainthood for social activist and devout Catholic Dorothy Day are now signed, sealed, and about to be delivered to the Vatican.
Only In Print: Top-Selling Christian Artist Says His Music Helps People Know God’s Love
Music can help bring people together, even in a sharply divided nation, according to Matt Maher, a top-selling contemporary Christian singer-songwriter, who will be one of the featured performers at the Spirit of Christmas Concert on Dec. 13 at the Emmaus Center of Brooklyn.
Former NYPD Chief Ray Kelly Sees City at ‘Very Critical Point’
New York City has come through some of its most turbulent times with Ray Kelly as its police commissioner.
Only In Print: Marching to the Beat of His Own Drum
Former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly’s love of law enforcement has been well documented. What people may not know about Kelly is his other love.
Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon Raises Over $300,000 For Catholic School Scholarships
Thousands of Catholic school students will receive scholarships thanks to donors who attended the 2021 Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon, one of the biggest events of the holiday season in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Bishop Brennan Holds First Synod Session With Hispanic Parishioners: ‘We See That He Wants to Hear Us’
When 40 members of the diocese’s Hispanic community split into small groups Tuesday night at the St. Benedict Joseph Labre Church rectory to discuss their experiences and needs from the church, the conversations seemed to flow naturally.
New Light Comes to ‘Everday Life’; Tree Transforms Grand Army Plaza
In a twilight ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 8, the Diocese of Brooklyn held its annual Christmas tree lighting beneath the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza. After it was illuminated, the 27-foot-high Douglas Fir, decorated with 16,000 multi-colored LED lights and accompanied by life-sized Nativity creche figures, was blessed by Bishop Robert Brennan.
Dedication of New Statues Signals Fresh Start for Our Lady of Mercy Church
Our Lady of Mercy Church in Forest Hills marked the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception by dedicating two new statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Therese, the Little Flower. The new statues replace statues destroyed by a vandal.
Campaign Helps Providence House Offer Haven of Hope for Homeless
For more than 40 years, Providence House has helped better the lives of hundreds of individuals and families with the services they offer. And last year, they had a partner in one of their special efforts.