The street that a fallen hero grew up on now bears his name. Last week, 40th Street between 4th and 5th avenues in Sunset Park was renamed for FDNY Marine Pilot Thomas P. Phalen.
Diocesan News
Investing in the Young Church One Youth Minister at a Time
Parishioners around the diocese have spoken, and youth ministry and evangelization is a top priority when it comes to the needs of parishes in Brooklyn and Queens.
Brooklyn Restaurant Owner Has Saintly Connection
Tony Evangelista has been carrying around a photo of his distant cousin in his wallet for decades. His distant cousin Nunzio Sulprizio was among the seven men and women elevated to sainthood on Oct. 14.
Polish-born Priest Honored For Proclaiming the Word
Polish-born Father Grzegorz Stasiak, parochial vicar and assistant pastor at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Forest Hills, was honored by New York City Comptroller, Scott Stringer, and the local Polish community honored at a Polish Heritage Breakfast Oct. 12. The event was held at the Polish & Slavic Center in Greenpoint.
Bayside Parish’s Art Show Celebrates God’s Creation
Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament parish hosted its second annual art show for parishioners of all ages who were given the chance to come and show off their work, which ranged from young students’ drawings and landscape photos to homemade arts and crafts from recycled materials.
Rosary For Life Honors Those Doing God’s Work
Three men were honored for their work and dedication to the pro-life movement when Rosary For Life celebrated its 26th annual Mass at Resurrection Church, Gerritsen Beach, Oct. 2.
Millennials Make Marriage Work, Drive Down US Divorce Rates
Millennials are known for setting social trends – and the latest involves their approach to marriage.
United by the Rosary
Schoolchildren from around the diocese learned about the Blessed Mother as they prayed the rosary in union with each other and Auxiliary Bishop James Massa at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights, Oct. 3.
Vatican Nuncio Visits French Catholics in Cobble Hill
The French Catholic community in Cobble Hill welcomed their compatriot and Vatican nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre Oct. 7 to their Sunday Mass.
Magnificat Marks Silver Jubilee
The Magnificat magazine and publishing house celebrated its silver jubilee Oct. 6 at the world-renowned Kings Theater in Flatbush. Faithful came from around the country to honor the publication, to worship in communion and to listen to some of the big-name Catholic speakers invited.