The annual Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land has much catching up to do this year. Twelve months ago the pandemic kept Catholics from attending Good Friday services when the donations are traditionally given.
Diocesan News
A Day in the Life of Church Secretary Evelyn Sánchez
Evelyn Sánchez was sitting at her desk in the rectory of St. Bartholomew Church, speaking on the phone and patiently explaining to the caller that information on how to have a baby baptized could be found on the parish’s website. When the caller didn’t seem to grasp what she was saying, she guided the person over the phone, describing in detail how to navigate the website.
St. Bernard’s School of Religion Keeps Students Connected, Involved
When schools went remote last spring, religious education programs also pivoted to continue teaching children about the Catholic faith and sacraments.
The Mary Louis Academy Remembers Its First Registered Student
Mary Louis Nelson Oliva was the very first student registered to attend The Mary Louis Academy (TMLA). Though she passed away on Feb. 26 at the age of 84, her legacy and impact on the all-girls Catholic high school lives on.
Game Clock Ticking on Resuming Local Catholic High School Sports
The superintendents of schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Archdiocese of New York, supporting the Catholic High School Sports Athletic Association (CHSAA), are appealing to the city to allow “high-risk sports to commence immediately.”
Young Women: Made in the Image of God or Social Media Challenges?
Social media use is nearly universal among teens. But for young women, what they might see displayed on their smartphone screen could be dangerous.
Only in Print: Tributes to St. Joseph
Images of St. Joseph can be found around the Diocese of Brooklyn in the form of statues, stained glass windows, even murals, as many churches have their own unique ways of paying tribute to the father of Jesus.
Only in Print: Your Favorite Street Might Be Named for a Priest
Next time you’re walking down the street, you might want to look up and double-check the street sign. There’s a chance your street has been named for a priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Only in Print: Priests Celebrate Mothers for Love, Enduring Support
Angela Edel worried when her teenage son, Ralph, called for a family meeting. She thought he was about to join the military like some of his classmates at Cathedral Prep. But Angela was stunned to learn her son wanted to explore the priesthood.
Shining the Spotlight on Some Diocese Principals
Any principal will tell you it’s no easy feat to oversee daily operations, solve problems thrown their way, and make sure their schools are running at tip-top shape.