At a time when our lives are looking more and more like a Google calendar packed with live streamed Masses, online classes and work from home, stresses — and separation anxiety — are at an all-time high.
Diocesan News
Nowhere Is Safe for Homeless and Poor: Crisis Poses Unique Threat
For nearly half a century, the Brooklyn-based soup kitchen, Community Help in Park Slope, Inc. (CHiPS) has served more than 300 daily meals to clients in the neighborhood without charging a dime. But, on March 19, it too succumbed to the coronavirus crisis, serving its last plate until further notice.
Bishop DiMarzio Encourages the Faithful to Pray the Rosary
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio released a video on the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25, when the Church celebrates the Archangel Gabriel’s apparition to the Virgin Mary to tell her that she was to be the Mother of God.
Bishop DiMarzio Encourages Spiritual Communion During Time of Isolation
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio released a video on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 22, for the Brooklyn and Queens faithful. This message from the bishop was released just one day after four new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the diocese.
Four More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed at Diocese of Brooklyn Churches
Four more confirmed coronavirus cases related to the diocese of Brooklyn and Queen’s churches were announced March 21.
Diocese of Brooklyn Churches and Rectories Closed Amid Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
Effective 12 p.m., Friday, March 20, all churches and rectories in the Brooklyn Diocese are now closed.
Only in Print: Bensonhurst Bakery Rolls With the Punches Amidst COVID-19
Emanuele Alaimo couldn’t predict that in the middle of Lent, a pandemic was going to impact his Brooklyn-based small business. He said the economic effects of coronavirus are just getting started.
Brooklyn Diocese Issues Update on Holy Week, Sacraments Amid Suspension of Public Masses
Following the cancelation of all public Masses, Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has announced new additional guidelines on practicing the faith during the coronavirus outbreak in parishes throughout the Brooklyn Diocese.
Mass Disappointment: Services Canceled
At Holy Family Church in Fresh Meadows, Queens, nearly 70 parishioners worshiped at the March 15 noon Mass, which is about half the normal attendance. In a sense, it was a regular Sunday Mass, but it was also unusual.
Seven Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Across Two Queens Catholic Churches
The Diocese of Brooklyn has learned of seven confirmed cases of coronavirus at two Queens parishes.