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.
Diocesan News
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.
Memorial Mass for Msgr. John Peyton
A memorial Mass commemorating the 10th anniversary of Msgr. John Peyton’s death is set for Feb. 24 in East New York.
Holy Cross HS Hires First Dean of Women for Fall Class
In anticipation of admitting young women as first-year students in the fall of 2018, Holy Cross H.S. in Flushing has hired Keri-Ann Wade-Donohue as the assistant principal, dean of women.
Bushwick Mechanic Keeps His Business Fine Tuned
In the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, there is a “hidden treasure” – a highly-rated car repair business owned and operated by a mechanic of rare integrity – Felix Rosado of Felix Bushwick Auto Repair.
New Pastor in Flatlands; Late Pastor Remembered
A standing-room-only crowd filled St. Thomas Aquinas Church as the Flatlands faithful honored two beloved pastors on the feast of the parish patron.
Lenten Regulations
In order to assist the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn to take full advantage of the penitential and grace-filled season of Lent, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio would like to call attention to traditional practices, obligations and opportunities.