Bishop Thomas Vose Daily, the sixth Bishop of Brooklyn from 1990 to 2003, died May 15. Wake and funeral services are scheduled May 17-19.
Diocesan News
New Catholics Staying Close to the Church
On the day before the Fourth Sunday of Easter, traditionally called Good Shepherd Sunday, the adults who entered into full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter, reunited for a day of prayer, fellowship and continuing faith formation.
Christ Is Risen Art Contest
The Tablet, with the collaboration of Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus Council No. 481, invited youth from Brooklyn and Queens to participate in the annual “Christ Is Risen Art Contest.”
Glendale Knights: Bald Heads, Big Hearts
The Knights of Columbus from Msgr. Sherman Council No. 5103 in Glendale are rocking the bald look this spring after raising almost $9,000 to eradicate pediatric cancer.
Blessings and Appreciation for Longtime Parishioners in Jamaica
As part of its centennial year celebration, St. Nicholas of Tolentine parish held a special Mass and social for long-time parishioners on Sunday, May 7.
Honors for Pastoral Institute Head
The National Association for Lay Ministry will present its Spirit of the Conference Award to Gerald Tortorella, director of the diocesan Pastoral Institute, at its 41st annual conference in June.
Vicar Installed as Pastor
Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, episcopal vicar for Brooklyn, was installed May 7 as the pastor of St. Bernard’s parish, Mill Basin by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
125 Years of Faith in Richmond Hill
The country’s only church under the protection of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is marking its 125th year in Richmond Hill.
St. John’s Conference to Explore Church in China
The U.S. Catholic China Bureau will hold a conference at St. John’s University, Jamaica, Aug. 11-13 on the “Experience of the Chinese Catholic Church in the 21st Century.”
Parishes, Schools Honored For Giving the Gift of Life
On May 2, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and the New York Blood Center recognized the parishes, schools and individuals in Brooklyn and Queens who made significant contributions to the 2016 blood drive campaign.