The Diocese of Brooklyn has three new transitional deacons. The men, who are on their way to becoming priests next year, were ordained at a Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on July 11.
Diocesan News
Authorities Investigate Attacks on Catholic Churches, Statues
The vandalizing of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary outside Cathedral Prep School and Seminary was just one of several shocking and disturbing attacks on Catholic institutions in the U.S. in recent days.
25th Annual Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic Honors Front Line Heroes, Proceeds Support Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens
DeSales Media Group, the communications and technology arm of the Diocese of Brooklyn, hosted the 25th Annual Bishop DiMarzio Golf Outing Thursday, July 9, at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, New York.
Parishioners Still Leery of Coronavirus as Churches Open for Sunday Mass
The first Sunday when churches were finally able to hold Mass proved to be a challenge at many parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Diocese of Brooklyn Announces Closures of Six Schools
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced that it is closing six Catholic academies due to financial difficulties brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
What the Diocese Is Reading
Our picks for this season’s must-read books.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel to Celebrate Feast Day
There will be no Procession of the Giglio at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel this year, but the church will still celebrate a feast day with scaled down events.
Single Mom Graduates as St. Francis Valedictorian After Juggling School and Jobs
Alexa Rutkowska almost didn’t go to college. Now, she’s at the top of her class, graduating as one of two valedictorians at St. Francis College.
Faithful Follow Guidelines in Return to Sunday Mass at Church of St. Mel
Welcome back.
That was the message to parishioners at the Church of St. Mel in Flushing, Queens, as in-person Sunday Masses returned to the Diocese of Brooklyn for the first time since mid-March.
From Brooklyn to Paterson: A New Bishop
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney was ordained a Bishop and installed as the eighth leader of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J.