St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints, is fostering a spiritual connection between a Queens pastor and one of his parishioners. Father Vincent Chirichella, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Astoria, keeps a portrait of the saint on his desk given to him by Yvonne Sfogliano.
Bishop Robert Brennan joined education leaders from across the Diocese of Brooklyn at St. John’s University on Sept. 29 for the Catholic Schools Brooklyn & Queens 2026 Fall Conference.
The St. Francis Institute for Animals is helping Catholics connect Church teaching with animal welfare, offering resources to reduce suffering and care for creation.
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a 100th anniversary Mass for Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School in the school’s auditorium on Sept. 26.
Auxiliary Bishop René Valero (1930-2019), the first Hispanic bishop in the Diocese of Brooklyn, was known and respected for his work with older adults and immigrant communities, according to Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, who described him as a trailblazer.
The former president and CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens was lauded for his service at Cipriani Wall Street on Sept. 24.
The Bay Ridge Ragamuffin Parade celebrates its 60th anniversary Oct. 3, honoring its Catholic roots and introducing junior marshals to carry the tradition forward.
The Cursillo Movement’s first Mass in the Diocese of Brooklyn took place on Sept. 21 with Bishop Robert Brennan at St. Michael-St. Malachy Parish.
Catholics of Venezuelan heritage celebrated their patroness with music and Mass on Sept. 19, although their joy was tempered with anxiety for the victims of a recent earthquake in their homeland.
Korean Catholics from four parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated the feast of the Korean Martyrs on Sept. 20 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Bayside.
