At the old convent building at St. Finbar, Bensonhurst, where nuns once prayed and worked, children now learn and play.
Diocesan News
Queens Rectory Hosts Papal Trip Viewing Party
Through a television screen setup in the rectory of St. Mary Gate of Heaven in Ozone Park, Colombian parishioners witnessed the second day of their beloved home country welcoming Pope Francis with open arms, setting the stage for talks on reconciliation and peace during his visit to Villavicencio, Sept. 8.
Bushwick Parishioner Was An Advocate for Tenants
People of Bushwick came together Sept. 9 to elevate the name of one of their own, who died last year, and honor her legacy as a hero of the community.
On 9/11, B’klyn Battalion Continues to March, Pray
Just as in previous years, FDNY Battalion 57 marched from the World Trade Center, across the Brooklyn Bridge, to St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, to remember the fallen heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
Question at Catholic Day Was ‘What’s My Calling?’
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.
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.