After having collectively ministered in Brooklyn and Queens for nearly 60 years, seven foreign-born priests have begun the new year as official priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Diocesan News
Adoration of the Magi
The adoration of the Magi is depicted in a 14th-century painting by Giotto di Bondone. The feast of the Nativity of Christ, a holy day of obligation, is celebrated Dec. 25.
At Jamaica Parish, It’s Been an Angelic Advent
Heavenly angels heralded the birth of Jesus, and at Immaculate Conception Church in Jamaica Estates, homemade angels are doing the same this Advent season – joyfully preparing parishioners to receive Christ into their hearts and homes.
Diocesan Tree Lighting at Grand Army Plaza
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio blessed the life sized creche at the base of the 25-foot Christmas tree adorning Grand Army Plaza Dec. 20 in the presence of the community, student choirs and various religious community members
Christmas Miracle At the Co-Cathedral
The musical about the birth of Jesus was produced by DeSales Media Group, the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Preachers of Christ and Mary, and directed by Mother Maria Amador, P.C.M.
Robotics Immerses Kids In a Class of Their Own
“We started the robotics program to enhance our STEM curriculum as it is essential for 21st-century learning,” said Robert Lowenberg, principal.
Bright Christmas Passes $100,000
Donations to The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Campaign this year so far have totaled $101,036. Dozens of parishes and other diocesan organizations have been helped as they assisted needy children with gifts and parties.
Voice from Assisi
Friar Alessandro, an Italian Franciscan friar and a tenor singer of religious music, performed a Christmas concert at St. Athanasius Church, Bensonhurst.
Visitor from Middle East
Patriarch Ignace Joseph III, patriarch of Antioch, recently visited Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the bishop’s Brooklyn residence to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
Bensonhurst Cluster Celebrates Christmas Party with Homeless
Trinity Rescue and the Bensonhurst Cluster Homeless Outreach Program conducted a Christmas party for the homeless at St. Dominic’s Church.