Building on more than a century of tradition, the Jesuits are back in Brooklyn embarking on a new approach to collaborative ministry with a focus on youth and young adults.
Diocesan News
HeartShare Launches New Multilingual Website to Better Connect with Community
The HeartShare School in Bath Beach has launched a new website. The school, which first opened its doors in 2007, serves children ages five to 21 with autism.
Rockers at Co-Cathedral Help Support Missions
The idea to host a “Rock-A-Thon” at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus in 2006 didn’t call for a high-profile rock star, but only volunteers with a heart.
Regina Pacis Parishioners Make a Pilgrimage of Mercy
Hispanic members of Regina Pacis parish, Dyker Heights, went on pilgrimage Oct. 28 to the National Divine Mercy Shrine, Stockbridge, Mass. The group is encouraging devotion to the Divine Mercy for the Hispanic community in the parish.
Our Lady Help of Christians Marks 90 Years
Our Lady Help of Christians parish is marking 90 years in Midwood. Past and present clergy and parishioners celebrated with Mass and a luncheon at Buckley’s Restaurant, Oct. 15.
Homecoming Weekend at Holy Innocents
Homecoming Weekend at Holy Innocents parish, East Flatbush, saw the return of a myriad of alumni dating from 1941 to 2006.
Liturgical Ministers Gather
Nearly 1,000 parishioners gathered at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, on Saturday, Oct. 21, for the day-long Convocation of Pastoral and Liturgical Ministers sponsored by the Diocesan Liturgy Commission.
Diocese’s Priests Hear Call to Reject Mediocrity
Addressing the spirit of secularism in today’s world, Bishop Barres said, “You and I can go off in the corner and dissect the problem to death and roll over, or you and I can take the paths of the saints of history who went into the work of history and stepped up to combat a true cultural need.”
Legacy of St. Rosalia Church Lives on in the Community
In a continued effort to honor those who have sacrificed for the good of St. Rosalia Church, Bensonhurst, Msgr. Ronald Marino, is making sure the religious artifacts from the now-closed church find a suitable new home.
Strike Up the Band Once Again for Msgr. Burke
St. Camillus parish, Rockaway Park, celebrated the 100th birthday of its former pastor, the late Msgr. William Burke on Sunday, Oct. 15.