For local non-profit Reconnect Brooklyn, the upcoming summer season would normally mean a wave of work for the young men who have picked up the skill of screen-printing t-shirts.
Diocesan News
Only in Print: Paying Homage to Blessed Virgin Mary With May Crowning
May is the month of Mary and Catholics all over the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrate the Blessed Mother with traditional May Crowning ceremonies as an expression of their love and devotion.
Principal on Mission to Supply Hard-Hit Students, Families
A Catholic school principal in Corona, Queens goes above and beyond the call of duty. Dr. Cristina Cruz shops for groceries and supplies for the families of her students and then deliveries them to their doorsteps.
Bishop-Elect Sweeney Ordination/Installation Date Set
Father Kevin Sweeney, who has been appointed by Pope Francis to serve as the eighth bishop of Paterson, New Jersey, will officially assume his new role on July 1.
With Subway Shutdown, Advocates Work Overtime to Help Homeless
Now that the MTA is shutting down the entire New York City subway system during late-night hours, advocates for the homeless are stepping up their efforts to help find them food and shelter.
Forest Hills Church Holds Living Rosary Online
The world has shut down in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, but people are still holding on tight to their faith.
Only in Print: Pandemic Brings Changes to Mom’s Special Day
Coronavirus made Mother’s Day 2020 unlike any other.
Vaccine Research Raises Potential Ethical Question for Pro-Lifers
The use of cell lines taken from aborted fetuses in the research of a coronavirus vaccine is raising alarm bells among many Catholics.
Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay Laid to Rest in Mexico
While his parents and siblings sang in Spanish the words of St. Paul — “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” — the casket containing Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay was lowered into the ground in Mexico City.
Queens Nun Offers ‘Wonderful Hope’ to Parishioners With Phone Support Group
For a group of adults in the Brooklyn Diocese, a ringing phone means more than a call, it’s a lifeline during the coronavirus stay-at-home orders.