Awards to students and schools that assist the missions was the highlight of the annual Mission Sunday Mass at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
Diocesan News
Catholic Charities Prepares Shipment for Puerto Rico
Part of the athletic complex at Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston, has turned into a storage area for the past few weeks, as Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens stockpiles needed supplies that will be shipped to assist hurricane victims in Puerto Rico.
Bishop Leads Prayers at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral For Victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
While Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated Mass Oct. 20 for those on the island of Puerto Rico who had been affected by Hurricane Maria, he explained that the prayers were also being offered for the other Caribbean islands, Mexico and parts of the United States that have suffered because of recent storms.
Futures in Education Dinner Is Star-Studded Event
The Futures in Education Scholarship Dinner at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan raised $2.5 million for students in Catholic academies and schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
Shining Stars Honored by Migration Office
Thirty-three people from the various ethnic ministries in Brooklyn and Queens were honored by the Diocesan Migration Services at its annual Shining Stars Dinners held Oct. 6 and 13 at Gargiulo’s in Coney Island.
Students Urged to Make Rosary Part of Daily Life
School children sang the praises of the Blessed Mother as they prayed the Rosary in union with each other and their diocesan bishop at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights, Oct. 11.
Poles Praised for Remaining Faithful to Ethnic Traditions
At the annual Polish Heritage Mass in St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, bishops, priests and lay people honored the Mother of God, as the Queen of Poland, on the 300th anniversary of her crowning.
Little Sisters’ All Saints Vigil
Join the Little Sisters of the Poor for a Vigil of All Saints at St. Anne’s Novitiate in Queens Village on Oct. 31.
Upcoming Vocation Events
Our Lady of Hope Vocations Ministry in Middle Village, is sponsoring a Holy Hour for Vocations on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the church.
Brothers Reflect on Identity, Mission in Ministry Today
Nearly 30 religious brothers from the dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre took a break from their varied ministries recently for an afternoon of reflection at St. John’s University, Jamaica.