In the cathedral named after the patron of families and the Universal Church, during the colorful Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio expressed his commitment to fight for fair and comprehensive immigration reform.
Diocesan News
B’hurst Christmas Spectacular Was Dedicated to Children
The Italian-American community and members of nonprofit organization Associazione Culturale Pugliese at St. Athanasius parish, Bensonhurst, celebrated its 15th annual Christmas Spectacular during a bilingual festive night filled with a narrated play, guest singers and cultural dancers Dec. 15.
Howard Beach Choir Sings in Radio City Spectacular
It was an exclusive one-show performance! The Our Lady of Grace Youth Choir from Howard Beach took the Radio City Music Hall stage Nov. 24 to perform at this year’s Christmas Spectacular. Led by Steven Eriquez, choir director, 38 children performed “And the Angels Sang,” an original composition by parish music minister Rich D’Auria.
A Musical Christmas Gift
As an early Christmas present to its major benefactors, the Catholic Foundation of Brooklyn and Queens and Futures in Education of the Diocese of Brooklyn invited these supporters to a Christmas Concert at Annunciation Church in Williamsburg, Dec. 10. Special guests included Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq.
Park Slope Parish Welcomes Auxiliary Bishop as Pastor
Auxiliary Bishop James Massa was installed as the new pastor of Holy Family-St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Park Slope, by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Dec. 9.
Creche and Tree Blessing In Prospect Park
A grinch may have tried to spoil some fun, but he could not steal the Christmas joy felt in Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, Dec. 11.
Vandal Who Desecrated Church Statues in Williamsburg Arrested
Police arrested Bushwick resident Andrew Oshesky, 28, who is believed to be the man caught on surveillance video urinating on and then pushing to the ground two angel statues outside Our Lady of Consolation Church, Williamsburg, Dec. 2.
Expectant Mary Statue in Mill Basin
Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi dedicated a shrine in honor of Mary, Mother of Life, Mother of Hope in St. Bernard’s Church, Bergen Beach/Mill Basin, Dec. 2.
Thousands Expected to Celebrate Guadalupe Feast in Brooklyn
Devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico, are expected to gather by the thousands at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights, to celebrate her feast day with a Mass, torch-lighting ceremony and traditional torch walk to about 35 Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens.
Church Vandal Arrested in Brooklyn
Police have made an arrest in the case of the vandal who desecrated two statues in Brooklyn on the first Sunday of Advent.