In 2023, soup kitchens were overwhelmed following a year of people being bused from Texas to New York amid the U.S. immigration crisis. Suddenly, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, Queens, was on the front lines.
Diocesan News
Bishop-Designate a Champion for Law, Immigrants, Human Rights
Part of Father Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez’s legacy in the Diocese of Brooklyn is his outreach to immigrants. One example of his efforts is the story of Galo Tobar, an immigrant from Ecuador who belonged to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, where Father Rodríguez has served as pastor since 2020.
OLS Parking Ministry Transformed Sundays from ‘Total Chaos’ to Peace
Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez launched a volunteer ministry to direct traffic and help drivers find parking spots in time for the start of each Mass — one of his many accomplishments.
Fast Facts About Bishop-Designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez
Get to know Bishop-Designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez — from his Dominican roots and Brooklyn ministry to his new role in Palm Beach — with key facts about his life, vocation, and pastoral journey.
Explaining Bishop-Designate Rodriguez’s New Coat of Arms
Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez unveils the symbolism behind his new episcopal coat of arms, honoring his Dominican roots, ministry in Brooklyn, and mission as the future shepherd of Palm Beach.
Ash Wednesday Marks First Step in Lenten Pilgrimage for Faithful in Diocese of Brooklyn
In the Diocese of Brooklyn, Ash Wednesday marks not only the start of Lent, but the beginning of the diocese’s annual Lenten Pilgrimage.
40th Anniversary of Filipino Leader’s Ouster Hits Home for Queens Priest
Feb. 25 will mark the 40th anniversary of President Ferdinand Marcos’ fall from power in the Philippines. A young boy at the time, Father Patrick Longalong said he still remembers it, just as he recalls wearing a yellow headband in solidarity with demonstrators whose protests helped topple the regime.
Growing Up With Archbishop Fulton Sheen: ‘He Captured Our Attention’
A personal reflection recalls the lasting impact of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s groundbreaking TV ministry, from packed living rooms in the 1950s to his enduring legacy as a beloved preacher, media pioneer, and candidate for sainthood.
Lenten Regulations 2026
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a time of renewal as the Church journeys towards Easter. Bishop Robert Brennan is asking the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn to turn their attention to the following regulations.
‘We’re Going To Miss Him’: Farewell Mass for Bishop-Designate Rodriguez Somber, but Joyous as he Urges Parish to Keep Beaming God’s Mercy & Love
Parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s largest parish, packed the 3 p.m. Mass on Feb. 15 to say goodbye to their pastor of nearly six years. Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez will be installed as the new bishop for the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 24.