Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School graduates credit work-study program with launching their future careers.
Diocesan News
Catholic Relief Service’s Mission ‘Will Continue No Matter What,’ Vows Bishop Cisneros
Catholic Relief Services celebrates 50 years of its Rice Bowl program this Lent, but faces funding cuts from the Trump administration’s USAID freeze.
St. Andrew Avellino CA ‘Best of the Boro’ for 5th Time
FLUSHING — St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy (SAACA) is on a roll, having once again been crowned “Best Catholic School” in the annual Best of the Boro contest. The contest, now in its 13th year, awards businesses for outstanding customer service. The organization also has an education category in which SAACA is now a five-time […]
Priests Honored, Excited for New Leadership Roles as Diocese Also Recognizes Retiring Deacons for Their Generosity
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — Bishop Robert Brennan announced on April 1 that he has tapped two priests to serve in key positions in the Diocese of Brooklyn —one as the diocese’s delegate for senior priests and the other as the master of ceremonies. Father Richard Beuther, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Jackson Heights, was appointed […]
Priest With ‘Heart Of Jesus’ Moves Into Leadership Role in the Diocese of Brooklyn
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — After more than a decade accompanying future priests at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College, Father Michael Bruno will now transition to a new role supporting current priests in the Diocese of Brooklyn. On March 31, the diocese announced that Bishop Robert Brennan has appointed Father Bruno as the associate vicar for clergy […]
A Fighting Chance ‘Brother Lou’ On Journey to Raise Awareness, Punch Out Depression
Lou Sandoval, 60, aims to hammer a heavy bag for 33 hours on April 15 for the “Punching Out at Depression” marathon event.
Local Catholic Schools Embrace Phone Restrictions Amid Hochul’s Proposal
While Gov. Kathy Hochul is advocating a ban on cell phones in public schools, such a move would be nothing new in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where many Catholic schools already forbid students from using the devices.
Local Catholic Reaffirms Faith, Love of the Eucharist Through Lenten Pilgrimage
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent, but Michele Guerrier has embraced a fourth for herself — the Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage.
St. Raphael Church Honored for NYC Preservation Efforts
The New York Landmarks Conservancy announced that it will honor St. Raphael Church, along with more than a dozen buildings and individuals, at an awards ceremony on April 22.
Hundreds Eager to Receive Sacraments of Full Initiation This Easter
BAY RIDGE — Sherma Charles was baptized and received her First Communion in Grenada, where she was born. She immigrated to Brooklyn 30 years ago and became very involved in parish life at Holy Cross Church, Flatbush. Yet, somehow, the sacrament of confirmation eluded her. So, at this year’s Easter Vigil service at Holy Cross, she […]