At the 97th annual Communion Mass and Breakfast for the New York City Police Department’s Holy Name Society, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated the Eucharist with more than 1,000 officers at Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village.
Diocesan News
At Night of Praise, Youth Get Close with Eucharist
More than 100 teens from around the diocese gathered at Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians Church, Woodside, March 12, for a Sunday night filled with praise, worship and encouragement at the XLT (Exalt) Youth Night of Worship. The service was led by Steubenville musician and professor Dr. Bob Rice.
Mill Basin Academy Celebrates Dr. Seuss
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 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.