Never baptized in any Christian tradition, these catechumens – as they are called – are enrolled in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), and will enter the Church at the Easter Vigil, March 31, in their home parishes.
Diocesan News
Church Has Special Welcome For Children to Be Baptized
Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros formally accepted the names of more than 80 children who are preparing to be baptized into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. The ceremony with the bishop – the Rite of Election for Children of Catechetical Age – was held Feb. 17 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
US Catholics Urged to Join Pope in Prayers for South Sudan, Congo
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops encouraged Catholics across the nation to join with Pope Francis Feb. 23 for a special day of prayer and fasting for peace, with special prayers for Congo and South Sudan.
Ash Wednesday Celebrated Throughout the Diocese
The Diocese celebrated Ash Wednesday in various ways.
Incarnation Youth Raise Funds to See the Pope
The youth group from Incarnation parish, Queens Village, has one special goal in mind come January 2019: attending World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama. To help bring that to fruition, Father Christopher Bethge, parochial vicar, and Youth Minister Rose Ruesing are coming up with creative ways for the teens to offset the steep costs of the trip.
Archbishop Sheen’s Remains Stay in Manhattan for Now
The case involving the transfer of the remains of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen from New York to Peoria, Ill., has been sent back to the original court by the NY Court of Appeals for an evidentiary hearing.
Marine Park Couple Marks 73 Yrs. Together
Longtime Marine Park residents Jack and Mary Tuohy are marking a milestone on Monday, Feb. 19 – they’re celebrating 73 years of marriage.
For Heroes of ‘15:17’, Faith Comes Naturally
It’s almost a miracle that Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone are even alive. Yet here they are, promoting a major Hollywood film in which they portray themselves. For all three, faith is an essential part of their story.
Bay Ridge Parish Hosts Sweet Celebration for Mardi Gras
Our Lady of Angels in Bay Ridge celebrated Mardi Gras in style at the parish’s inaugural dessert night in the school cafeteria.
Chicago Priest Reflects on Being Catholic and Black
Father Michael Trail was the main celebrant at the Black History Month Mass Feb.11. The guest homilist from the Archdiocese of Chicago, Ill., celebrated at St. Peter Claver Church. The Bedford-Stuyvesant church was originally built for the local black Catholic community under the direction of the late Msgr. Bernard Quinn.