It was a night of songs, laughter, and warm wishes as Futures in Education presented the “Spirit of Christmas Concert” at the new Emmaus Center on Monday.
Diocesan News
Bright Christmas: Our Lady of Sorrows Welcomes Three Kings, Meets Needs of Season
The Bright Christmas tradition is one that Father Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez of Our Lady of Sorrows does not take lightly.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Returns to Co-Cathedral with Huge Gathering
The overflow gathering, estimated at more than 1,000 people, had come to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, who in 1531 appeared to Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac, Mexico. Many commented that the massive turnout was a big rebound from the 2020 celebration, when distancing protocols for the COVID-19 pandemic limited the co-cathedral’s attendance to about 220 people.
Court Pushback Looms After NYC Council Extends Voting Rights To Non-Citizens
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.
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.