Msgr. Austin P. Bennett, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn for 68 years and a special financial advisor to five diocesan Bishops, died Jan. 31 at Good Shepherd Rectory, Marine Park. He was 93.
Diocesan News
At Forest Hills Academy, Bishop Praises Faith-Based Learning
Showcasing more than just their enthusiasm for academic rigor, eager young students at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy, Forest Hills, demonstrated how they incorporate their Catholic education into their daily lives.
It Was Presidents’ Day at Holy Angels Academy
Students there kicked off the school’s observance of Catholic Schools Week with their fourth annual Presidents Exposition.
Men’s, Women’s Conferences Set
Registration is open for the Diocesan Men’s Conference “Being Missionary Disciples” on Saturday, Feb. 11, and the Diocesan’s Women’s Conference on Saturday, March 4. Both events will take place at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.
New Leadership Team At House of Formation
Cardinal Timothy Dolan joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Jan. 30 for the installation of the new rector and vice-rector of Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, Douglaston.
Vice President Pence: Life Is Winning In America
Vice President Mike Pence told pro-life advocates from across the U.S. Jan. 27 that “life is winning in America, and today is a celebration of that progress.”ers.
Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest Winners
For the 10th consecutive year, colorful expressions of faith were on display at The Tablet’s annual Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest award ceremony Jan. 25. Out of the nearly 1,000 student-entries, only 11 winners were selected to celebrate their creative achievements at the Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus Council, Dyker Heights.
St. Agatha’s School to Close After This Academic Year
St. Agatha School, located at 736 40th St., Sunset Park, will close after the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year.
Knights Lead Celebration Of Diocese’s Life Awards
Local witnesses to life were told not to boast about their good works but to “boast in the Lord Jesus Christ about the work that they do every single day.”
Nervous Immigrant Community Celebrates Year of the Rooster
Amid fears about the future of immigration policy in this country, a festive atmosphere still filled the streets of Sunset Park in honor of Lunar New Year last weekend. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio presided over a Chinese Mass in honor of the Year of the Rooster at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.