Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass at St. Sebastian Church in Woodside in honor of the Lord of Miracles, joining hundreds of participants in the procession that followed.
Diocesan News
Hispanic Music Enriches Catholic Worship in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Parishes
Music traditions honoring Hispanic heritage are an integral part of the Catholic faith, especially in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where you can find Latino musical influences ranging from mariachi to folklórico performed in Spanish-speaking parishes.
New Italian Apostolate Coordinator Aims to Encourage Culture, Faith in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Father Nicholas Colalella has vigorously learned ancient languages, but his fluency in Italian has landed him another job — coordinator for the Italian Apostolate of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Our Lady of Hope 7th Graders Honor Veterans Through Art and Storytelling in Queens
On Sept. 23, 40 seventh grade students shared breakfast with 14 veterans, during which the students learned about the veterans’ experiences, sacrifices, and service.
Citing ‘Credible’ Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Diocese Removes Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Deacon From Ministry
Bishop Robert Brennan announced on Oct. 14 the removal from ministry of Deacon Danny Rodriguez, who most recently served at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sunset Park, in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor that took place approximately 20 years ago — an allegation that the Diocese of Brooklyn deemed to be credible.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Queens Named Diocesan Shrine of Saint Carlo Acutis
Fourteen-year-old Logan Juntereal is a parishioner at St. Nicholas of Tolentine in Jamaica, but made the trip to celebrate Mass at the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Bayside to celebrate the establishment of the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Carlo Acutis in the parish. He shared his excitement for the day and expressed his admiration for St. Carlo Acutis, who he called a modern-day embodiment of what it means to be a “true person” faithful to the Catholic church.
Father Velásquez Set to Become Director of Liturgy in the New Year
Father Carlos Velásquez, pastor of St. Brigid Parish in Bushwick, has been appointed the new director of liturgy for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Inspired by the beauty of the Mass since childhood, he hopes to ensure that the diocese’s diverse celebrations of worship — offered in nearly 30 languages — reflect the reverence and unity of Catholic liturgy.
‘He Lived His Faith to the Very Last Moment’: Brooklyn Parishes Mourn Murdered Parishioner
Brooklyn parishioners mourn Nicola Tanzi, a beloved usher and man of faith, whose final act of kindness led to his tragic death in a random attack.
What’s In a Name? At St. Athanasius, Donors Earn Classroom Naming Rights in Brooklyn
Vanessa Doneys-Cunalata, whose son is in the first grade at St. Athanasius Catholic Academy, is one of more than a dozen donors taking part in the academy’s new “Adopt A Classroom” fundraiser. Through the initiative, benefactors gain naming rights to a classroom.
‘¡Viva Cristo Rey!’ The Dying Words of a Boy Saint in Mexico’s Cristero Rebellion
Nearly 100 years ago, José Luis Sánchez del Río joined the “Cristero” rebellion in Mexico to resist the government’s crackdown on Catholics. He lost his life, but gained sainthood.