Large crowds came to Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Nov. 24 to receive free Thanksgiving turkeys distributed by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ). By the time the distribution ended, CCBQ had served 1,000 families.
Diocesan News
‘With God, Nothing Is Impossible’: How Faith and St. Joseph Guided One Mother Through Loss
When former Tablet journalist Melissa Enaje Rappa learned her unborn daughter had a rare genetic condition in early 2024, doctors warned the baby might not survive. Instead of giving up hope, she chose to trust in God’s plan.
Longtime Friends Gather to Share Fond Memories of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman
Longtime friends meet to share their experiences of having known Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.
Bay Ridge Catholic Schools Alum Wants Same Opportunity for Others as ‘Angel’ Donor for Futures in Education
John Rindone, a member of Gen Z, is eager to help kids in Gen Alpha get a leg up in life. Rindone, 27, and his fiancé, Nicole, donate money each year to Futures in Education, the organization that provides scholarships and other forms of financial assistance to children attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan Ordains 11 New Members to Permanent Diaconate
At the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bishop Robert Brennan ordained 11 men to the permanent diaconate, each committing themselves to a life of service in their parishes. From lifelong Catholics to recent converts, this diverse group steps into a new chapter of ministry.
Diocese of Brooklyn Youth Embrace Pope Leo’s Message of Hope at National Catholic Youth Conference
13 young Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn who traveled to this year’s National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), held in Indianapolis from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22. The group included seven young Catholics from St. Mary of Nazareth and six from the VBCC.
Police Charge Suspect in Damaging Religious Items in St. Matthew Church
Police arrested a man who allegedly burst into St. Matthew Church in Crown Heights on Nov. 21 — interrupting a prayer service that was taking place that morning — and knocked over numerous religious items.
A Mom’s Love, an Island’s Legacy: New York Parishioner’s Book Shares Caribbean Roots
Queens parishioner Karllen Lawrence celebrates her Dominican roots through “Caribbean ABCs,” a children’s book inspired by her son and grounded in culture, faith, and family.
Cursillistas Reaffirm Evangelizing Mission During Annual Ultreya
More than 55 parishes participated in the diocese’s annual Ultreya Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on Nov. 15.
Parish ‘Backbone’ Works to Preserve Legacy of Brooklyn’s First Black Church
Often working behind the scenes, Violet Chandler ensures everything runs smoothly at St. Peter Claver Church, from daily Mass to the annual blessing of the animals.