Bishop Octavio Cisneros celebrated the Mass of the Feast of St. John the Baptist at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph June 24.
Diocesan News
Statue of Mary Adorns Front of The Chancery
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio blessed a statue of the Virgin Mary that was installed June 22 outside the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Chancery building in Park Slope. Dozens of diocesan employees and three auxiliary bishops were present for the ceremony that followed a noontime Mass.
12 New Acolytes on Road to the Diaconate
Twelve men who are studying to become permanent deacons for the parishes in Brooklyn and Queens, were admitted as Acolytes June 22 at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. Auxiliary Bishop James Massa presided.
Prayer, Service Help Queens’ Youth Prepare for WYD
Young people from St. Bartholomew Church, Elmhurst, spent a weekend retreat focused on being Christ to others in preparation for this year’s World Youth Day in Poland. The young adults – who are part of the 400 pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn going to World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow July 26-31 – are preparing their hearts through service and prayer.
Elmhurst Haitians Continue Tradition of Home
Haitians in Elmhurst celebrated their patroness and queen under the title of Notre Dame du Perpetuel Secours (Our Lady of Perpetual Help) last Saturday, June 25. Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq offered a special Mass in the chapel of St. Bartholomew parish.
Ready to Serve Howard Beach Parish
Seventeen new altar servers were inducted at St. Helen’s parish, Howard Beach, in June.
Silver Jubilee Celebration in Douglaston
Father James King, center, spiritual director at Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, Douglaston, is surrounded by his priest friends who concelebrated a Mass of thanksgiving marking his 25th anniversary as a priest.
Independence Day Parade
The Long Island Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will hold its 111th annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, June 25. This year, the City’s oldest American Independence Day Parade has changed venue from Dyker to Carroll Gardens.
Pilgrimage of Mercy in Astoria
Immaculate Conception parish, Astoria, conducted a Pilgrimage of Mercy in accordance with the Pope’s Jubilee year of Mercy on Saturday, June 11.
Bishop Leads Diocesan Contingent to National Shrine of Mercy
“The main purpose of this pilgrimage is to rediscover and celebrate the mercy of God in the cold world,” said Father John O’Connor.