The St. Francis College Board of Trustees has named Dr. Timothy J. Houlihan as interim president of St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights.
Diocesan News
Powerful Pageant Presentation at Our Lady of Mercy Academy
The fifth graders at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy, Forest Hills, put on a pageant to help their school and parish community get ready for the Christmas season.
New Support Group For Male Survivors of Clergy Sex Abuse
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s Office for Victims’ Assistance is beginning a support group for men who were sexually abused by a member of the clergy.
For Haitians, New Year’s Day Celebrates Their Independence
Haitians celebrate New Year’s Day as Independence Day, marking their country’s freedom from French colonial rule. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated this year’s Mass to mark the occasion at Holy Cross Church, Flatbush.
It’s Official! Seven Are Now Priests of Diocese
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.
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.