Parishes in Brooklyn and Queens have been notified that Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has suspended the distribution of the precious blood of Jesus to the faithful because of the severe outbreak of the flu.
Diocesan News
‘A Time of Grace’ Lenten Mission
Augustinian Father Michael P. Sullivan will lead a parish retreat at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Midwood, Feb. 18-21.
Dominicans Celebrate Feast Of Our Lady of Altagracia
Bishop Antonio Camilo González, bishop emeritus of La Vega, Dominican Republic, celebrated the diocesan Mass Jan. 21 in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Prospect Heights.
“A Single Garment of Destiny”: Honoring MLK Jr. With Every Step, Every Sound
More than 20 minutes of the team’s performance, which included dancing to inspiring spoken word about equality, reciting verses from the Bible and acting out short skits, transformed the Friday evening ambiance into Sunday afternoon praise and worship. By the end, the crowd stood up and clapped their hands together.
Vocation Retreat with Bishop DiMarzio
In this Year of Vocations, young men are invited to encounter Jesus Christ on the diocese’s annual Vocation Retreat with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
St. Pancras School Announces It Will Close Doors This Year
Citing increasing costs and dwindling enrollment, St. Pancras School in Glendale has announced that it will close effective June 30.
Thinking of Being a Deacon?
The Diaconate Formation Office has announced new dates for inquiry sessions for men who are interested in the admission process and formation of the permanent diaconate.
Living Nativity
The St. Pio and St. Joseph Societies of St. Pancras parish, Glendale, conducted a Living Nativity on Saturday, Jan. 13 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Courage to Continue King’s Legacy
The diocesan Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns hosted its annual praise and prayer service celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Our Lady of Victory Church, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Jan. 15.
Parish Eats Together and It Also Prays Together
At the San Damiano Mission in Holy Family Church, Greenpoint, parishioners and guests broke bread in the form of an Oplatek, borrowing traditions from the neighborhood’s Slavic heritage.