Local Marathoners’ Times

Here are the times for local parishioners who participated in the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 5

Closing of the Year of Mercy

The Holy Year of Mercy will close on Sunday, Nov. 20. In the Brooklyn Diocese, five bishops and an episcopal vicar will participate in closing ceremonies that include Mass and the blessings of the Holy Doors at six sites.

Italy’s ‘Singing Nun’ Will Aid Futures in Education

The winner of Italy’s version of “The Voice,” Sister Cristina Scuccia, O.S.U., will make her first stage appearance in the U.S. next month when she lends her singing talents to benefit Catholic education.

Lay Ministry Program Honors Parish Leaders

About 150 persons gathered at the Dyker Beach Golf Course on Nov. 5 for the fifth annual fundraiser, “Celebrating Lay Ministry: Working in the Vineyard of the Lord.”

Deanery Mass Set for Northern Brooklyn

A deanery Mass for Brooklyn No. 1 will be celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto at St. Francis of Paola Church, Williamsburg, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. St. Francis of Paola is a worship space within Divine Mercy parish.