St. Teresa of Avila Church, which was established in 1874, may have to close its doors, officials from the Diocese of Brooklyn told parishioners at a town hall on April 8.
Diocesan News
Catholic & Orthodox Parishes Raise Their Voices in Unison for Easter
With Catholic and Orthodox Easter falling on the same day this year, four parishes in Brooklyn are merging their choirs for a special concert.
Catholic Students Preach Acceptance, Raise Awareness for Those With Autism
Students at Holy Cross High School ditched their school uniforms for the day and wore T-shirts to class on April 11. But they didn’t get into trouble. That’s because they were doing it for a good cause — autism awareness
On Holy Thursday, Bishop Brennan Reminds Faithful to Remember the ‘Gift’ of the Eucharist
More than 100 parishioners gathered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph for Holy Thursday Mass on April 17, with Bishop Robert Brennan reminding them all at the start of the gift of the Eucharist.
In Jubilee Year, N.Y.C. Good Friday Procession a Moment of ‘Unity,’ ‘Hope’
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.
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.