A visiting Haitian priest tells of his parish’s recovery and what it’s like to work with From Here to Haiti.
Diocesan News
Liturgy Offers Hope, Healing To Victims of Sexual Abuse
“The scandal is NOT over,” said a survivor of clergy sexual abuse at the Brooklyn Diocese’s annual Mass for Hope and Healing.
First Religious Brothers Day Is Celebrated in Bellerose
The Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated the first-ever Religious Brothers Day May 1, early on Sunday with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Gregory the Great Church, Bellerose.
K of C Charity Ball
The annual Charity Ball of the Long Island Chapter of the Knights of Columbus of Brooklyn and Queens will be held Sunday, June 11, at noon at Russo’s-on-the-Bay, Howard Beach.
St. Adalbert’s Marks 125th Year in Elmhurst
In March 1892, a small group of Polish-speaking people petitioned Brooklyn’s first Bishop, John Loughlin, for a parish where their own language was spoken and their customs and traditions would be kept alive. He responded by asking Father Joseph Fyda to form a Polish parish.
Missionary Disciples
The diocesan evangelization plan, “The Joy of Encountering Christ – The Family’s Hope,” calls members of parishes, families and the diocese to work collaboratively as missionary disciples in building up the Body of Christ.
Nigerians See Flight Into Egypt as Journey of Life
A historical route that spanned more than a thousand miles from Bethlehem into Egypt – or relatively speaking, from Missouri to Manhattan – was one taken by the Holy Family thousands of years ago.
On Earth Day, a Blessing for Gowanus Canal
Father Jordan said the government has started something, but the people of the community must not give up.
Feast Resonates With Divine Mercy Parish
Grateful for God’s mercy, the parish of Divine Mercy in Williamsburg celebrated its patronal feast, April 23.
Memorial Mass for Msgr. John Brown
A memorial Mass for Msgr. John J. Brown, who died Jan. 31, will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Flatlands, on Saturday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Brown died on March 3 after a brief illness.