A statue depicting Jesus Christ’s victory over death, created by an artist inspired by the movie “The Passion of the Christ,” is generating plenty of buzz at its new home at the Emmaus Center.
Diocesan News
Only In Print: Saints Outsell Santas in Shop for Christmas Items
The expression “Put Christ Back in Christmas” isn’t just a popular saying in Brooklyn. This season, people decorating their homes for the holidays are increasingly bypassing Santa Claus dolls and opting instead for faith-based items like Nativity scenes.
Bishop Pledges To Advocate For ‘School Choice’ Assistance
A school visit by Bishop Robert Brennan served to reinforce his view that parents of students in the Diocese of Brooklyn deserve vouchers, tax credits, or some other type of state-funded support. That would give families a real choice in educating their children, he said.
Brooklyn Scouts Welcome the Peace Light as Flame Begins Journey Around the Country
The welcoming ceremony for the light at JFK was sponsored and coordinated by the Catholic Committee on Scouting of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens.
‘Spirit of Christmas’ Concert Brings Holiday Joy to New Emmaus Center
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.
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.