NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen died in the line of duty Feb. 12, by ‘friendly fire’ while responding to reports of an armed robbery at a T-Mobile store.
Diocesan News
Annual Black History Month Mass
At the annual Black History Month Mass held at Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston Feb. 17, nearly 40 minutes of poignant preaching set the tone for a liturgy that offered words of healing for the suffering caused by the sins of racism and words of hope as the plight toward racial equality in America continues.
Diocese of Brooklyn Releases Names of Credibly Accused Clergy
The Diocese of Brooklyn released the names of diocesan clergy members credibly accused of sexual abuse against a minor on Friday afternoon, Feb. 15.
Bed-Stuy Parish Fights Street Naming for Controversial Figure
More than 100 members of St. Peter Claver Church, Bedford-Stuyvesant, are fighting for their church’s history.
Call to Service, Unity and Faith at Black History Month Mass
On the first weekend of Black History Month, the Catholic faith was front and center at the annual archdiocesan Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan.
Youth Initiative Supports Minister’s Desire To Serve
Under the conditions of discipleship, Jesus asked those who wish come after Him to deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him. For Angelica Taveras, the consistent restlessness in her heart became such an intricate, detailed conversation with God that she told Him if she were to trade her comfortable, corporate-world salary and work for the Church, three particular criteria would have to be met. Did God deliver?
Nuns to Nones: Religious Sisters and Millennials Talk
Nuns and Nones made its debut in New York City Feb. 10 at St. Joseph H.S., Downtown Brooklyn.
Bishop Calls Leaders ‘Back to Right and Reasonable Morality’
Citing the Reproductive Health Act that was recently passed in New York State, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio decried the fact that it makes New York “the abortion capital of the United States.”
Flushing Faithful Celebrate Chinese New Year with Prayer
A community celebration of Chinese New Year drew crowds to St. Michael’s parish in Flushing, Feb. 10.
Three Brooklyn Diocese Schools Slated to Close, Two Will Merge
Three Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn and Queens will shutter their doors for good this June. Another two will merge and open as one academy in the fall.