Holy Name of Jesus parish in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, was established in 1878 by the first bishop of Brooklyn, John Loughlin. Father Thomas O’Reilly, a native of Ireland, was appointed pastor and the first parish Mass was held in a local stable before a permanent worship site was built.
This was the motherhouse of the so-called “Walking Sisters” for 146 years. It was also where the order cared for the most vulnerable of the then-poor, mostly Irish-immigrant community. The beautiful complex, complete with a chapel adorned with stained-glass windows and a beautiful garden evoking tranquility was also once home to hundreds of orphans cared for by the Sisters.
The group, from St. Kevin parish, Flushing, had just spent eight days with the staff and the developmentally disabled children and young adults of the Mustard Seed Communities in Diriamba and Managua. They had scrubbed, primed and painted walls, washed windows, and helped with gardening at Mustard Seed’s two facilities in Nicaragua.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is forming a new commission to study the effects of racism in the Church and on the Diocese. He made the announcement Aug. 24 at a specially called Mass for Solidarity and Peace to counter the recent racist overtones of demonstrations in Charlottesville, Va.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will announce the establishment of a new diocesan commission for social justice during a special Mass for Solidarity and Peace on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Mass is being offered in response to the recent violent and deadly protests in Charlottesville, Va.
In less than two weeks, Matthew and Stephanie Zinser and their three young sons are leaving everything behind their families, jobs and Glendale home – to answer the call to live as missionary disciples.
Father Robert Lauder and the diocesan Office of Faith Formation, School of Evangelization, are presenting a Catholic Novel series on select Mondays this fall.
Father Robert Lauder and the diocesan Office of Faith Formation, School of Evangelization, are proud to present the 54th Friday Film Festival at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center in Douglaston on seven Fridays this fall.
For nearly half a century, the Santa Rosalia feast in Bensonhurst has been honoring the patron saint of Palermo, Italy. Held this year Aug. 17-27, the feast stretches along 18th Ave. from 68th St. to 75th St.
As the new school year approaches, 13 Catholic academies and schools will have new principals. Many will be guiding faculties with first-time teachers.
