One of the nation’s longest serving diocesan newspaper editors was honored on Wednesday for his commitment to what Pope Francis has termed a “journalism for peace.”
Diocesan News
Bishop’s Dinner Honors Promoters Of Scouting
A Catholic priest, a Jewish hospital executive, a police chief and a Brooklyn businessman were the recipients of the Bishop’s Good Scout Award April 1 at the annual scouting Awards Dinner.
STEM Fair at St. Anselm’s
Parents, children and guests gathered around exhibits to listen as young researchers discussed their findings at St. Anselm Catholic Academy’s SACA STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math) Fair in Bay Ridge. Some exhibits offered a hands-on learning experience.
Suspect Nabbed in Murder of LI Deacon
Nassau County police have announced the arrest of a suspect in last November’s murder of Rockville Centre Deacon Patrick Logsdon.
Two Academies to Be Merged; Will Be Located in Fort Greene
Due to declining enrollment, Queen of All Saints Catholic Academy in Fort Greene and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy, Park Slope, will merge into one school this fall on the campus of Queen of All Saints.
Religious Brothers Day
The diocesan observance of Religious Brothers Day, was celebrated Sunday, April 29, with a Mass at St. Gregory the Great Church, Bellerose.
At Neophytes Mass, All Are Part of One Family
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio expressed his support and love to the newest members of his family during the Diocesan Mass for Neophytes and Candidates, held for those who received the sacraments of initiation this past Easter.
Chinese Display Their Faith On the Streets of Flushing
During a time when China is cracking down on religion, hundreds of Chinese, Korean, Spanish and English-speaking Catholics faithfully celebrated the 10th annual procession in Flushing in honor of Our Lady of She-Shan, in solidarity with Chinese Catholics around the world.
Stanner Wins At Tablet’s H.S. Press Awards
A total of eight high school newspapers from around the diocese went head to head with one another in order to earn a top spot in one of the 12 selected categories. The Stanner newspaper of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, swept this year’s Tablet High School Press Awards May 4 by earning 10 awards, including first place in General Excellence.
Jornada at 50
“We need to know our history,” Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said May 2 in his homily at Transfiguration Church in Williamsburg. The Mass marked the closing of the 50th anniversary year in Brooklyn for the Movimiento de Jornadas de Vida Cristiana, or Journeys of Christian Life Movement.