Father Robert Lauder and the diocesan Office of Faith Formation, School of Evangelization, are presenting a Catholic Novel series on select Mondays this fall.
Diocesan News
Father Lauder Launches Fall Film Festival with Viewing of ‘Silence’
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.
Celebrating Santa Rosalia
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.
Bay Ridge Alumni Return To Teach at Alma Maters
As the new school year approaches, 13 Catholic academies and schools will have new principals. Many will be guiding faculties with first-time teachers.
Growing Up in America, She Wants to Stay Here
Unconscious, unstable and not breathing was a young man after his family found him attempting to end his own life. His family started CPR and dialed 911 to save what would have been a life span just shy of 22 birthday candles.
Brooklyn Murder Victim Volunteered at Monastery
The actor/author who was stabbed to death in Greenpoint Aug. 18 was an ardent Catholic who was particularly devoted to the Carmelite Monastery in Cypress Hills.
Diocesan Mass for Solidarity and Peace
In response to the recent violence in Charlottesville, Va., Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will celebrate a Mass for Solidarity and Peace on at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
St. John’s Offers HS Students an Early Chance to Lead
Sacrificing one week from their summer plans, 10 high school student leaders, some from the Rockville Centre Diocese, but most from St. John the Baptist parish, Bedford-Stuyvesant, answered the call to be bold when it comes to learning about their faith, courageous when it aligns with their actions and willing to serve the greater Brooklyn and Queens community.
Bay Ridge Parish Marks 125th Year
Our Lady of Angels parish in Bay Ridge will close the celebration of its 125th anniversary year in September with four events.
St. Clare’s Is Undergoing Spiritual, Building Renewal
Look up the word “revival” and the definitions include “a period of renewed religious interest” and “an emotional evangelistic meeting.”