What’s in a name? William Shakespeare asked that question in “Romeo and Juliet.” In Bay Ridge’s Irish American community, the answer is … plenty.
Diocesan News
Priests, Sisters Inspire Young Catholics During Diocesan Vocation Fair
The Youth Holy Hour and Vocation Fair on March 21 was the second time in 2025 that youth from throughout the diocese gave up their Friday night for a standing-room-only event with Bishop Brennan.
Recruitment Drive Looks To Lift Knights of Columbus Membership
On March 28-29, the Knights of Columbus in New York State will run their first-ever statewide recruiting drive. “Actually, we’re trying to get away from the term ‘recruiting,’ ” said James Funaro, state chairman of recruiting. “We’re looking to be more inviting, so we invite men to join.”
Seniors Reflect on Their Catholic Education as They Prep for College
With graduation around the corner, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s high school seniors will soon embark on a new chapter of their lives.
The Life, Death, and Life Again of Father Edward Wallace in WWI
On Oct. 10, 1918, every priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn received a somber note from the chancery. “Reverend dear Father,” it began. “You are hereby respectfully reminded of our fraternal agreement as members of the Priests Purgatorial Society, to say three Masses for the soul of Rev. Edward A. Wallace, Chaplain, U.S.A., who died recently in France.”
A Journey Home: Local Priest Discovers His Roots in Vietnam
Father Randy Nguyen, parochial vicar for St. Patrick’s Church in Bay Ridge, was ordained in 2024 as the first Vietnamese-American priest serving in the Diocese of Brooklyn. He recently got to visit Vietnam for the first time.
Pastor: People Returning After White House’s Migrant Order
Father Hilaire Belizaire stood on the steps of St. Jerome Church and surveyed what he called a neighborhood lacking its former vibrancy.
Donors Sending Brooklyn Youth Ministry on ‘Pilgrimage of a Lifetime’
The youth ministry at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel faced challenges raising the funds needed for their Jubilee pilgrimage to Rome, but thanks to donors, the trip is on.
Queens Catholic Academies Gather for Lenten Youth Rally
Hundreds of middle school students from Queens Catholic academies gathered at the Church of St. Mel for a Lenten Rally to pray and get closer to God.
How a Brooklyn Priest is Reconnecting Ukrainians in Brighton Beach
Father Sergiy Emanuel raked his fingers through his hair to point out the silver strands that have begun to appear since Russia invaded Ukraine more than three years ago.