The Borgetto Cultural Association S.S. Addolorata del Romitello, Inc. and its Brotherhood of Christ and Our Lady of Sorrows conducted its annual Good Friday procession from St. Mel’s Church, Flushing, to St Luke’s, Whitestone.
Diocesan News
Way of the Cross in Woodhaven
Parishioners from both St. Thomas the Apostle, Woodhaven, and Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill, participated in their joint parish tradition – sharing the Way of the Cross events together
For Decades, Jornadistas Evangelize at Caminata
On a solemn and early Holy Saturday along the empty streets of Williamsburg, emerged hundreds of Latino youth and young adults outside Transfiguration parish. They were assembling into the line of march on Marcy Ave. to display their faith in full force at the Caminata 2018.
Grilled Cheese on Menu Is A Richmond Hill Tradition
“I don’t think it’s in the Bible that they multiplied the grilled cheese sandwiches, but that’s what happened that year,” said longtime Holy Child Jesus parishioner Joseph DePalo who attended the Richmond Hill parish’s annual post-Way of the Cross Good Friday lunch event – a tradition dating back to the 1980s.
Chrism Mass
During the annual Chrism Mass at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio blessed the holy oils that will be used to administer the sacraments throughout the diocese during the coming year.
Holy Week, Easter Services in Rosedale
Holy Week and Easter Vigil Mass at St. Clare’s Church in Rosedale.
Holy Week Around the Diocese
Holy Week events that took place throughout the diocese.
Good Friday In Glendale
Residents of Glendale and Ridgewood marked Good Friday with a solemn street procession.
Washing of Feet Is Part of Holy Thursday Liturgy
The traditional washing of the feet, done in imitation of Jesus’ washing the feet of the Apostles at the Last Supper, is part of the Holy Thursday liturgy.
Greenpoint Parishioners Put Their Faith on Display
St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus parish, Greenpoint, took part in the Good Friday celebrations happening across the diocese and around the world with an emotional performance of the Stations of the Cross through the streets of the neighborhood.