The diocesan Assembly on Evangelization took time out of its program to honor Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio for his emphasis on evangelization over the past 15 years that he has been the spiritual leader of Brooklyn and Queens.
Diocesan News
Street in Ridgewood Renamed for Deceased Deacon
The proclamation of Bleeker St. and 60th Pl. in Ridgewood as Deacon Fabio Flaim Way is the latest way of reminding the community of his contributions.
Students Meet Their Angels at Futures’ Reception
“Being an ‘Angel’ is the best job in the world,” Marie Maggi said at the Brooklyn Diocese’s Futures in Education’s annual Angel Reception held at the New York Hall of Science, Thursday, April 19.
Expansion at St. Dominic’s Makes Room for Everyone
All the paperwork is in order and construction has begun on a $1.3 million project that will triple the seating capacity of the worship space, install a wheelchair ramp and bring the bathrooms up to code.
Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day
More than 2,000 middle school and high school students from nearly 60 parishes across the diocese spent their Saturday at St. John’s University for Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day. Part day-retreat, part praise and worship concert, the full-day schedule was coordinated by the diocesan School of Evangelization.
Caring About Puerto Rico
Catholics Care volunteers, including members of the staff of DeSales Media Group, arrived in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, April 22.
A Moment In Time in Bay Ridge
Msgr. Kevin Noone, pastor of Our Lady of Angels parish, Bay Ridge, blessed the parish’s time capsule.
Newest Catholics in Queens Learn More About the Church
After joyously entering the Church at the Easter Vigil, the question on the minds of many newly initiated Catholics is: What comes next?
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Are Themes for Earth Day
Catholic Charities observed the 48th anniversary of Earth Day by teaching children how to reduce, reuse and recycle at the Ocean Bay Community Center, in the Arverne section of Rockaway.
New Principal at The Mary Louis Academy
The Sisters of St. Joseph and The Mary Louis Academy (TMLA) Board of Trustees have announced that Mrs. Ann O’Hagan-Cordes has been selected to be the new principal of TMLA.