In honor of Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel’ 113th birthday, students at St. Bernard Catholic Academy, Mill Basin, celebrated the author by dressing as his characters, most notably the Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Diocesan News
Diocesan Math Bee
Twenty students from academies and schools in Brooklyn and Queens participated in the diocesan math bee for sixth-, seventh- and eighth graders at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy, Sunset Park.
Holy Name Recognition Day
Members of the Holy Name Societies throughout Brooklyn and Queens gathered for the annual Holy Name Recognition Mass at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
Chef of the Year: Msgr. Gigantiello
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, diocesan vicar for development, was honored by the Queens Center for Progress as “Chef of the Year” at its annual event.
Polish-Jewish Dialogue Honors B’klyn Auxiliary
New York’s Polish-Jewish Dialogue Committee honored Polish-born Auxiliary Bishop Witold Mroziewski for his support for them and for his 25th anniversary of his ordination.
Lenten Opportunities for Deaf at St. James Cathedral
Numerous offerings fill church calendars during the Lenten season, giving the faithful ways to renew and deepen their faith. But for Catholics who are deaf or hearing-impaired, trying to take part in these events can be a challenge.
Williamsburg Parish Bids Farewell to Youth Minister
SS. Peter and Paul, Williamsburg, bid farewell to Sister Peace S.S.V.M., who is receiving a new assignment from her order after serving the parish’s youth for the past six and a half years.
Bay Ridge Parade Honorees
Msgr. Kieran Harrington, president of DeSales Media Group, will lead the Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 26.
Rockaway’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is First of the Season
Green was everywhere as Irish pride was on full display for all to see at the 42nd annual Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 4. One of the earliest parades, it kicks off the season with a strong display of bands, school children and the bright green and gold of Irish pride.
Migration Office Advises Immigrants
The “Know Your Rights About Immigration” session at St. Bartholomew Church, Elmhurst, March 2, offered more than 800 people an evening of bilingual dialogue and information regarding current developments in immigration law and government enforcement.