A crowd of more than 2,000 fans donned T-shirts asking “What’s my calling?” as the Brooklyn Diocese took over Citi Field for the first-ever Catholic Day on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Diocesan News
Charismatic Renewal’s 50th Jubilee Celebrations
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office of the diocese is hosting 50th jubilee celebrations in Brooklyn and Queens this fall.
Relic of St. Jude to Visit Four Local Parishes
For centuries, Catholics and others have sought the hope, refuge and strength associated with the prayers and veneration of St. Jude Thaddeus, also known as the Apostle of Hope.
Catholic Schools Welcome New Principals
Eleven academies and schools in the diocese are welcoming new principals this fall.
Renaming Celebration for Howard Beach Academy
Ave Maria Catholic Academy in Howard Beach has become Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy.
Information Sessions For Men Considering the Diaconate
Information sessions for men who feel called to the permanent diaconate will be held at two locations, one in Brooklyn and one in Queens.
New Teachers Open School Year with Mass, Orientation
As school opens, there will be 115 new teachers in the classrooms of Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn and Queens, 85 of whom are first-time teachers.
West Indians Celebrate Rich Culture and Faith
Catholics from the Caribbean put their pride on display as people from more than 30 countries celebrated Mass Sept. 3 and a block party at St. Matthew’s Church, Crown Heights.
Two Convents Add to Parish Life in Flushing
St. Mary’s Nativity and St. Ann combined to form one parish in 2012. The merger not only left the parish with two worship sites, but also with two convent buildings.
Caracol Fiesta in Elmhurst Celebrates Filipino Culture
Colorful costumes, dancing and music filled the streets of Elmhurst when the Filipino-American community at St. Adalbert Church held its inaugural Caracol Festival, Aug. 27. The Caracol Festival is the Filipino version of Mardi Gras, and it is meant to spread awareness about the importance of protecting Mother Nature.