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Diocesan News
Korean Parish Celebrates 40 Years of Priest’s Service as ‘Cornerstone’ of Queens Church
A Korean Catholic church turned out for a Mass on Aug. 16 to honor 40 years of continuous service and devotion from a priest who is not from Korea, or even the Diocese of Brooklyn. Since 1985, Father Joseph Veneroso, a Maryknoll Society priest in Ossining, has spent his weekends helping at St. Paul Chong Ha-sang Parish in Flushing.
A Quiet Retreat Speaks Volumes for Seminarians Beginning New Semester
For most students, back to school means going through the end-of-summer ritual of buying school supplies, such as notebooks and pens. But for seminarians at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College, the school year starts differently — with three days of prayer, reflection, and inspiring talks.
Youth Ambassador Alums Tie the Knot During the August of ‘Firsts’
David Romain and Nicole Noel met as Youth Ambassadors, and made their way to the wedding altar on Aug. 16 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.
Slain Security Guard’s Son Gets Catholic Scholarship Through Futures in Education
Aland Etienne, a security guard, was one of four people killed in a mass shooting at 345 Park Ave. in Manhattan. While grieving her first love, his wife Rachelle worried that losing his income would put Catholic education out of reach for their son Ralandy. That is, until concerned people and groups gathered to figure out how to cover his tuition.
Cristo Rey Alum, Former ‘Leadership Ambassador’ Pursuing Jesuit Vocation
Rajae Clarke, a 2017 graduate of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, was one of three men on Aug. 9 who professed their “first vows” to the Jesuits — officially known as the Society of Jesus — at a special Mass in Syracuse, New York.
Families of Many Backgrounds Participate in CCBQ ‘Fun Day’ at OLMC-Astoria
Families filled the parking lot at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Astoria, for the 17th annual Kids Fun Day from Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens.
St. Kevin’s Bids Adieu to Apostolic Oblates After 60 Years of Service
After 60 years of service, the Apostolic Oblates bid farewell to the Diocese of Brooklyn, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and community.
Pope John XXIII Movement Celebrates Quarter Century In Diocese of Brooklyn
On Aug. 14, Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass at St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Pope John XXIII Movement in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Eighth Graders Lend a Hand to Prep Good Shepherd Catholic Academy Classrooms
Fifteen students from Good Shepherd Catholic Academy — about half of the entire eighth grade — gave up one of the last days of their summer vacation to come to school on Thursday, Aug. 21, to spend the morning helping get the school ready for the opening of classes on Sept. 3.