At the first Way of the Cross Over the Brooklyn Bridge Good Friday procession in 1996 only about 30 people participated, and they were only allowed to go halfway across the bridge due to a lack of permits.
Diocesan News
Bishop Brennan Blesses the Oils at Chrism Mass
The chrism Mass, which takes place during Holy Week and is centered on a bishop consecrating the chrism oil, is also a joyful occasion for priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn, many of whom said they relished the chance to renew the vows they took at ordination.
Bishop Brennan to Bless Sacred Oils, Speak to Priests at Chrism Mass
In a tradition that is a familiar part of Holy Week, hundreds of Diocese of Brooklyn priests will gather with Bishop Robert Brennan at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights for the annual Chrism Mass on April 15.
Three Diocese Unite for Reconciliation Monday Services
Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Rockville Centre will have the opportunity to become closer to God if they go to a church to confess their sins on April 14 — the day known as Reconciliation Monday.
Palm Sunday Procession Begins Holy Week Celebration
Each Palm Sunday, Bishop Robert Brennan invites Catholics to make the rest of Holy Week “something different” by drawing closer to Christ through reflection and prayer.
Catholic Academy Enhances Students’ Education with Extra Free Period
At St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Astoria, they take play time seriously. The school sets aside a period once a week to allow students to pursue whatever interests them.
Catholics Find Pros and Cons of New Casino Project
A new casino planned for a parking lot next to Citi Field could be the next economic boon for Queens or a generator of societal ills, according to neighborhood Catholics.
Ministry Creates ‘Sense of Belonging’ for St. John’s Hispanic Catholic Students
Recognizing that almost a quarter of St. John’s University students are Latino, the school’s campus ministry has added a biweekly Spanish Mass at the St. Thomas More Church on campus. The Mass, held every other Wednesday, is the first of its kind at the school.
Sister Gladys Champions Faith and Education Amid Declining Vocations
The presence of a nun like Sister Gladys in front of a classroom is becoming a rare sight. As the number of nuns in the United States has dwindled, so too has the number of nuns teaching in Catholic schools.
Diocesan Designer: The Remarkable Unsung Legacy of Church Architect Patrick Keely
Patrick Charles Keely designed and built more than 600 churches and religious buildings in Canada and the U.S., including, up until the time of his death in 1896, all of the 19th-century cathedrals in New England and 14 Catholic churches in Brooklyn.