Lou Sandoval, 60, aims to hammer a heavy bag for 33 hours on April 15 for the “Punching Out at Depression” marathon event.
Diocesan News
Local Catholic Schools Embrace Phone Restrictions Amid Hochul’s Proposal
While Gov. Kathy Hochul is advocating a ban on cell phones in public schools, such a move would be nothing new in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where many Catholic schools already forbid students from using the devices.
Local Catholic Reaffirms Faith, Love of the Eucharist Through Lenten Pilgrimage
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent, but Michele Guerrier has embraced a fourth for herself — the Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage.
St. Raphael Church Honored for NYC Preservation Efforts
The New York Landmarks Conservancy announced that it will honor St. Raphael Church, along with more than a dozen buildings and individuals, at an awards ceremony on April 22.
Hundreds Eager to Receive Sacraments of Full Initiation This Easter
BAY RIDGE — Sherma Charles was baptized and received her First Communion in Grenada, where she was born. She immigrated to Brooklyn 30 years ago and became very involved in parish life at Holy Cross Church, Flatbush. Yet, somehow, the sacrament of confirmation eluded her. So, at this year’s Easter Vigil service at Holy Cross, she […]
Transfiguration Church in Danger of Closing: Pastor
Faced with declining Mass attendance and rising repair costs, the Diocese of Brooklyn is considering closing Transfiguration Church in Maspeth, officials confirmed at a church town hall on March 20.
Map of Surnames Celebrates Bay Ridge’s Irish History
What’s in a name? William Shakespeare asked that question in “Romeo and Juliet.” In Bay Ridge’s Irish American community, the answer is … plenty.
Priests, Sisters Inspire Young Catholics During Diocesan Vocation Fair
The Youth Holy Hour and Vocation Fair on March 21 was the second time in 2025 that youth from throughout the diocese gave up their Friday night for a standing-room-only event with Bishop Brennan.
Recruitment Drive Looks To Lift Knights of Columbus Membership
On March 28-29, the Knights of Columbus in New York State will run their first-ever statewide recruiting drive. “Actually, we’re trying to get away from the term ‘recruiting,’ ” said James Funaro, state chairman of recruiting. “We’re looking to be more inviting, so we invite men to join.”
Seniors Reflect on Their Catholic Education as They Prep for College
With graduation around the corner, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s high school seniors will soon embark on a new chapter of their lives.