Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio welcomed more than 50 priests from around the world who are serving the diocese for the summer at a special orientation day and Mass.
Diocesan News
State Leadership Team
The new leadership team for the New York State Knights of Columbus was installed last weekend with Brooklynite Kenneth Latham Jr. as the new State Deputy.
Knights to Show Solidarity with Persecuted Christians
Knights of Columbus Brooklyn Council No. 60 will sponsor a Day of Witness on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall on Wednesday, July 26, at noon.
Brooklynite Is Ordained For the Salesian Order
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, S.D.B., ordained Father Dieunel Victor, S.D.B., from St. Jerome’s parish in Flatbush and three other men as Salesian priests on Saturday, June 24, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Pelham Manor, N.Y.
Here Are More Books We Are Reading This Summer
This is the second and final installment of the results of The Tablet’s annual poll about what books people are reading this summer.
Suspect Is Arraigned in Attack on Brooklyn Nun
A 56-year-old man was detained by police for four days after a nun’s life was threatened in a Brooklyn church.
Nun Left as Sister Theresa Retires from St. Sebastian’s
Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C., gave herself freely for 45 years for the benefit of the students and parishioners at St. Sebastian. As the parish honored her during Mass Sunday, June 25, the last of the nuns at the Woodside academy asked for a parting gift.
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Also known as the Giglio Feast that honors St. Paulinus, Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Williamsburg, hosted its annual street festival from July 5 to July 16.
Prayer for Life at Kings Plaza
A pro-life Rosary Rally was held outside Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Mill Basin on Sunday evening, July 9.
For Five Decades, Faith Has Grown in Marine Park
St. Columba Church is celebrating 50 years of serving the people of God in Marine Park.