Temperatures in the mid-90s last Sunday didn’t deter devotees of St. Rocco from participating in the seventh annual feast in his honor at Our Lady of the Snows Church in North Floral Park.
Diocesan News
Official Alert from The Chancery
On behalf of Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the Brooklyn Diocese has issued an official alert and notified parishes of its concerns about an individual who calls himself “Eli Angelino.”
Diocese Welcomes Back Bishop Neil Tiedemann
Brooklyn’s newest auxiliary bishop was welcomed back to the diocese Aug. 4 with a Mass of thanksgiving and reception at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center in Douglaston, Queens.
Despite Sandy’s Ravages, Parish Remains Generous
Our Lady of Solace parish in Coney Island has more than 500 registered families attending Mass weekly under the guidance of its pastor, Father Shiju Chittattukara, S.D.V.
Nun Brings Yes, We Can Attitude to Recycling
As the only nonprofit redemption center in New York City, Sure We Can is an economic lifeline for more than 400 canners.
Brooklyn’s Cathedral Club Welcomes New President, Officers
Queens attorney Mark Cipolla became the new president of The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn during a swearing-in ceremony at Gargiulo’s in Coney Island.
Fathers from Afar Aid Diocese During Summer
Every summer, about 80 priests from around the world visit the diocese to cover for local priests, who go on vacation. “But don’t think you are just here to fill in.”
Storm-Ravaged Parish Responds With Generosity
With the four-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaching, Blessed Trinity parish, Breezy Point, is grateful for its community spirit – and having already reached 85 percent of it total goal in the Generations of Faith drive.
Cathedral’s Troike Program Forms Tomorrow’s Leaders
Nearly 90 boys from around the Diocese of Brooklyn attended the 49th Father Troike Leadership Program at Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary, Elmhurst, this summer.
Welcome Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann
Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann, C.P., will be officially welcomed as an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Brooklyn at a Mass of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Aug. 4 at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston. The Tablet presents this special pullout section dedicated to welcoming the new bishop and (re)introducing this native son to the faithful of Brooklyn and Queens.