It was a commitment Anthony and Lisa Guarino never thought they’d have to fulfill until their friend, neighbor and fellow parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Church, Francine Labarbara, was killed by a hit-and-run driver last month.
Diocesan News
Pilgrims Receive Blessing Before Heading to Panama
It was their last official act of preparation before their spiritual and physical pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama – local pilgrims attended a Mass of Sending at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.
An Epiphany at St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian parish, Woodside, hosted a very special Three Kings’ Feast on Jan 6. After celebrating Holy Communion together, parishioners, especially those with children, were invited to the parish auditorium for games and refreshments.
Celebrating Christmas Till the Kings’ Visit
Keeping traditions alive is what Brooklyn’s Three Kings Parade is all about.
Local Haitians Celebrate Their Independence Day
With the help of music, prayer and soup, members of the Haitian community celebrated their independence day, Jan. 1, at St. Jerome Church in East Flatbush.
Local Buses to the March for Life
The diocese is sending buses to the March for Life in Washington D.C., on Friday, Jan. 18.
Brooklyn Firefighter Falls to Death Helping Crash Victims
The New York City Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its bravest.
Year in Review 2018
A look back at the year that was…
More Saying ‘I Do’ to Christ: Consecrated Virgins on the Rise
While flipping through a photo album, Angela Rose Scannapieco reflected on one of the most important days of her life. On Jan. 28, 2001, she became a consecrated virgin.
Teen Collects Hats, Funds For Children with Cancer
Skye Workman is a young woman on a mission – collecting hats to help cancer patients feel good about themselves.