Bishop Robert Brennan reminded eighth grade graduates at two Masses May 2 and 9 that they remind him of Jesus feeding the multitude with the loaves and fishes of one boy who, like them, stepped up to make a difference.
Diocesan News
Peruvian-Americans in Diocese of Brooklyn ‘Elated’ With Election of New Pope
For Peruvian-Americans in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope on May 9 was a double delight, given that the new pontiff is an American who served for more than 20 years in Peru.
Cloistered Nuns Reflect on Meeting With Pope Francis
Sisters from the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin Matará, a cloistered religious community, reflect on their big day nearly a decade ago, when they met Pope Francis at JFK International Airport during his 2015 visit to New York.
Queens Deacon Witnesses History, Recalls ‘Beautiful Moment’ With Pope
Deacon Paulo Salazar, a transitional deacon from Jackson Heights studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, was among the hundreds of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square to see Pope Leo XIV come onto the balcony to speak to the world for the first time as pontiff.
100 Years Later, Special Novena Revived to Pray for Msgr. Quinn’s Canonization
On the centennial of St. Thérèse’s canonization, St. Peter Claver Church will recreate the “Little Flower Novena” that Msgr. Bernard Quinn started there, also 100 years ago.
Diocese of Brooklyn Unites in Prayer as Conclave to Select New Pope Commences
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass on May 7 at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston to celebrate the start of the conclave in Rome that will lead to the election of a new pope.
Ministry of Acolyte Moves 11 Closer to Diaconate
Eleven men took a major step toward becoming permanent deacons in the Diocese of Brooklyn, installed as acolytes during a moving Mass at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church—marking years of faith, sacrifice, and commitment to serve.
McClancy HS Dinner Honors Alumni, Class of ’75
The 21st Annual President’s Dinner for Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School was more than just a gala—it was a celebration of legacy, leadership, and lasting friendships.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan, Faithful Celebrate Sisters of Mercy For ‘Legacy’ of Service
As Sister Eileen Trainor reflected on the day she first professed her vows, she said it was hard to believe that 60 years with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas had already passed.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan Urges Catholics to Take Action as New York Suicide Bill Advances
The Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with doctor-prescribed drugs, has new life, having passed the New York State Assembly with an 81-67 vote on April 29.