The annual Memorial Mass for the fallen firefighters of Battalion 57, Booklyn, was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, Sept. 11.
Diocesan News
Ten New Abuse Suits Filed Against Diocese
Ten new sexual abuse lawsuits were filed against the Diocese of Brooklyn on Sept. 9. The cases are part of the Child Victims Act that lifts the statute of limitations for one year in New York state.
Statement From the Diocese of Brooklyn
The Diocese of Brooklyn categorically denies the allegations made today by Jeff Anderson.
Notice: Aid and Support for Victims of Hurricane Dorian
Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio is asking every parish in the Diocese to take up a voluntary collection for the victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas on either the weekends of Sept. 14/15 or Sept. 21/22.
Police Still Searching for Suspect in Church Break-ins
Police are still searching for a man suspected of break-ins at three Catholic churches in Queens as well as of break-ins at three other churches and three commercial buildings, the New York Post reported.
Catholic Missionaries Hit the Streets in Brooklyn to Evangelize
Missionaries from the Institute of the Incarnate Word have been pounding the pavement this September to invite Brooklynites around St. Teresa of Avila, Crown Heights, and Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph’s, Prospect Heights, to church.
Memories of 9-11 Linger for Local FDNY Chaplain
At the time of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Msgr. John Delendick had just finished celebrating Mass at St. Michael’s Church in Sunset Park, where he was pastor.
Child Abuse Law Signed in New York Long After Diocese’s Adoption
Fourteen years after the Diocese of Brooklyn began to offer programs in parishes and schools to prevent abuse of minors, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed “Erin’s Law” on Aug. 29, requiring public schools in New York state to have a similar program.
Our Lady of Grace Is Some ‘Kind’ of School
The school, which opened its 2019-20 academic year on Sept. 4, is encouraging its students to say “hello” to their classmates and to be especially welcoming to new kids at the school. It’s part of the national “Start With Hello” initiative to show students that kindness truly matters.
First Day of School: Jitters and Excitement
Across the Brooklyn Diocese, 75 parish schools and academies opened their doors on Sept. 4, with about 21,000 students. Also opening were 17 Catholic high schools in the diocese with about 11,000 students.