In preparation for the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the Patroness of Haiti, St. Jerome Church in East Flatbush hosted a three day prayer service for the embattled Caribbean nation plagued by gang violence.
Diocesan News
In Coney Island, a ‘Family of Families’ Gather To Celebrate Catholic Schools Night in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Despite the steamy temperature, it was a great night for a minor league baseball game. DeSales Media, in conjunction with the Diocese of Brooklyn, hosted its annual celebration of Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens on June 25 at Maimonides Park in Coney Island, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Hundreds of families and supporters attended. […]
US Aims to Secure Green Cards for Clergy, Women Religious Amid Shortage
For the past two years, foreign-born priests and religious were told to prepare to leave the United States if their temporary work visas expired before receiving their green cards.
Parochial Vicar for OLMC, Astoria, Removed From Ministry After Allegation of ‘Sexual Abuse of a Minor’ Substantiated
The Diocese of Brooklyn has removed from all priestly ministries Father Michael McHugh, parochial vicar for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Astoria, after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was substantiated, according to the diocese.
Meet the Priests: Deacon Paulo Salazar Logs Many Miles in Journey to Priesthood
When Paulo Salazar decided to answer God’s call to become a priest, which he described as “this kind of gentle stirring of the heart,” it seemed a natural fit. After all, the 27-year-old had grown up in St. Joan of Arc Church and considered it a second home.
Vandal Charged With Hate Crime After Defacing Queens’ Parish Statue
Around 8 p.m. on June 21, Holy Family Church in Fresh Meadows was vandalized for the fourth time in recent years. This time, a statue of the Holy Family and the church’s two front doors were damaged.
Queens Cyclist Completes 700-Mile Pilgrimage With Blessing From Pope Leo XIV
Victor Mooney, a Catholic inspired by Pope Francis’ five-day pilgrimage to Poland, returned home June 16 after completing a nearly 700-mile cycling journey to raise awareness about antisemitism.
Sister Camille D’Arienzo Ends 52-Year Run on 1010 WINS
Now that her tenure at 1010 WINS has come to an end, Sister Camille D’Arienzo is looking back at her years at the station with fondness.
Tuned Into Faith: Musician Michael Zabrocki Prepares for Special Concert at Holy Trinity Church
Michael Zabrocki, director of music ministries at Holy Trinity Church in Whitestone, is preparing for a concert on June 27 for the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the close of the Jubilee celebration on the 350th anniversary of his apparition.
Xaverian Lacrosse Player Thrives In International Tournament
One Diocese of Brooklyn teen has his sights set on playing lacrosse in the Olympics, and his recent taste of international competition has him craving more: Patrick Cahill is a 16-year-old sophomore junior varsity lacrosse player at Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge.