The Black Lives Matter movement has also spawned a fresh look at the quality, or lack of quality of the health care pregnant Black women receive in the U.S.
Diocesan News
Bishop James Massa Returns to St. Joseph’s Seminary as New Rector
Bishop James Massa, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, has officially settled into his new role as rector at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College. He was appointed to the position by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, mid-July, and succeeded Msgr. Peter I. Vaccari, who served as rector for the last nine years.
UPDATE: Queens Priest Charged With Sharing Sexually Explicit Photos With Minor
A 65-year-old priest from the Diocese of Brooklyn was arrested on charges of sharing sexually explicit texts and pictures with a 15-year-old boy, federal prosecutors announced on July 29.
Early Childhood Center to Open at St. Mel’s
A new early childhood center is opening at the site of St. Mel’s Catholic Academy in Flushing and parents are hoping to expand the center at some point to include upper grades.
Look Good, Feel Good: Former Seminarian Uses Photography Skills to Help Unemployed New Yorkers During Pandemic
Richmond Hill resident Rom Matibag used his talents to help out-of-work New Yorkers during the nationwide 10,000 Headshots photo initiative by Headshot Booker and Brookfield Properties. In just one day, Matibag joined more than 200 other photographers across the country to provide 10,000 unemployed Americans with free, professional headshots to include with their resumes, portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles.
Seven-Year-Old Creates ‘Book Club’ to Help Spread Love to Kids
Like many people trapped inside their homes during the pandemic, 7-year-old Bryan Rumfelt was looking for a fun and productive way to stay busy.
St. Clare’s Hosts Weekly ‘Grab and Go’ Food Drive
As the pandemic was about to peak in New York City, and amid people suffering from the effects of losing jobs, one woman decided to do what she could to help a struggling community.
Rally Held in Brooklyn for Pakistani Christian Killed for Living Among Muslims
A small but vocal group gathered on the steps of St. Rose of Lima Church, Parkville, July 16, to protest the latest wave of religious persecution in Pakistan.
With Gun Violence Plaguing Streets, Churches Look for Ways to Help
Church pastors in Brooklyn talk about how the church can help heal communities suffering from gun violence.
Only in Print: Parish Unites to Celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Parishioners of the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel proudly celebrated the feast day of Our Lady by taking part in a procession with her statue through the streets of Williamsburg.