The Diocese of Brooklyn, including clergy across Brooklyn and Queens, is remembering retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy A. Sansaricq upon his passing as “a man of heart, a man of peace.”
Diocesan News
Bishop Sansaricq’s Goal: Bring Haitians Together
Right up to the end of his life, retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq was busy working on behalf of the Haitian community.
Pews Donated by the Diocese of Brooklyn Unscathed Inside Quake-Damaged Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Anne may have to be demolished following the Aug. 14 earthquake in Haiti. But pews and a bell donated from the Diocese of Brooklyn had no damage, and will continue to be part of the cathedral, whether it is rebuilt or repaired, the pastor said.
Diocese Has Deep Connections to Haitian-Americans, Immigrants
The Diocese of Brooklyn has the second highest population of Haitian-Americans and immigrants in the U.S. The diocese’s mobilization to help quake-ravaged Haiti stems from the solid bond between the long-suffering nation and the Roman Catholic Church.
Romanian Priest Teaches and Preaches ‘Wherever God Needs Me’
When Romania’s communist regime fell in 1989, Father Stefan Acatrinei suddenly realized he could pursue his lifelong dream to be a priest. For several weeks each summer, this seminary professor enjoys pastoral service as he assists the staff of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Queens.
Only In Print: Grieving Parents Honor Late Son By Creating Garden Oasis
Christian Santo died last year of heart failure at age 27, but in many ways, his memory will live on — in nature and in the world of college sports.
College Grad’s Message to Pregnant Students: ‘Your Life Isn’t Over’
College students who find themselves pregnant often believe dropping out of school is their only option. They’re wrong, says Josephine Rose, a graduate of Queens College. Rose established a scholarship for pregnant students.
All Hands On-Deck: Revitalized Baseball Field A Home Run with Gravesend Community
Members of Boys Scouts of America Troop 376, sponsored by Our Lady of Grace Church in Gravesend, as well as community members from the parish and Catholic academy, spent August 7-9 cleaning up their ball field.
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq, ‘A Lifeline To The Haitian Community,’ Dies at 86
On Saturday, Aug. 21, Bishop Sansaricq, a retired auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Brooklyn and the first Haitian bishop in the United States, died at age 86.
Police Take Man to Hospital After He Tries to Light Fire at Queens Church
A man was taken by police to a Queens hospital for evaluation after an incident at a church in Hollis, Queens.