For the second straight year, Brian Long has been inducted as the President of the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, a lay organization of the Brooklyn Diocese that promotes the interests of the Church.
Diocesan News
Former Runaway Slave One Step Closer to Sainthood
A former runaway slave who grew up to become the first African-American Catholic priest is now one step closer to being the first black American saint.Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of Father Augustus Tolton and on June 12 declared him “venerable” within the Church. With that decree, Father Tolton is still two steps away from canonization, but Catholics can pray directly to the priest as an intercessor before God.
Bishop Celebrates 75th Birthday in Bensonhurst
On June 16, the day Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio submitted his resignation to the Vatican as required by every bishop when they turn 75, the Brooklyn bishop celebrated Mass at St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst.
Collars ‘School’ Scholars in Annual Softball Game
The annual Collars vs. Scholars game sponsored by DeSales Media, parent group of The Tablet, was part of the Catholic Schools Night celebration June 17 at MCU Park, Coney Island, played prior to the Brooklyn Cyclones-Aberdeen Ironbirds baseball game.
St. Pius X Church, Rosedale, Gutted by Blaze
The church had five Sunday Masses scheduled, but no parishioners were inside the building at the time of the fire.
It’s All in the ‘Fine Print’ for Holy Family Student
Philip Saffian, a second-grader at Holy Family Catholic Academy, Fresh Meadows, has the “write” stuff. The 8-year-old was chosen as the national elementary school champion in this year’s Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest.
Women Religious Mark Jubilees in Religious Life
Religious sisters mark their diamond jubilees – having served the Diocese of Brooklyn for more than 60 – 75 years.
Women Religious Mark Jubilees in Religious Life
Women religious in the Diocese of Brooklyn mark jubilees in religious life.
Religious Brothers Mark 60th, 50th Anniversaries
Three religious brothers from the Diocese of Brooklyn are celebrating their 50th, 60th anniversaries.
At St. James Cathedral, Special Pentecost for Students
On the birthday of the Church, seven students gathered at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn for their own personal Pentecost.