Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio joins Rockville Centre Bishop William Murphy, and New York’s Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan at an impromptu press conference in Albany.
Diocesan News
St. James Hosts 24 Hours Of Prayer for the Lord
God is always willing to welcome His sons and daughters back to His merciful embrace. That was the message resonating at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Downtown Brooklyn, as the Diocese of Brooklyn started “24 Hours for the Lord.”
Rockaway Hosts Queens’ St. Patrick’s Parade (with photos and videos)
Shamrocks and smiles lined the streets of Belle Harbor and the Rockaways at the annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 5.
Generations of Faith – First Disbursement
During the month of February, approximately one year after the launch of their campaigns, the first disbursement was released to these parishes so that they could begin work on campaign projects from their case for support.
Greenpointer’s March Up Fifth Ave. Will Be Her Proudest Moment
Lifelong Greenpoint resident and St. Anthony of Pauda parishioner Virginia “Gina” Sheehan is this year’s Kings County Aide to the Grand Marshal at the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Pro Vita Ceremony Honors Little Sisters, Calvary Staff
Co-Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the diocese’s annual Pro Vita Awards Mass honored two groups that care for the elderly and deal with end-of-life issues: the Little Sisters of the Poor and the staff at Calvary Hospital’s Brooklyn unit at NYU Lutheran Hospital, Sunset Park.
Divine Mercy Observance in Hollis
In observance of the Year of Mercy, the Shrine Church of St. Gerard Majella, Hollis, one of several Holy Door sites in the diocese, will celebrate the Feast of The Divine Mercy with a special novena, and a weekend of praise and worship.
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass and Celebration
The annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass and celebration will take place on Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. at SS. Simon and Jude Church in Gravesend. Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros will be the main celebrant.
TMLA Students Honor Past Sisters of St. Joseph
Alexa Roberto and Isabella Spallino, seniors at The Mary Louis Academy (TMLA) in Jamaica Estates, talk about their opportunity to meet and honor many wonderful sisters from the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph (C.S.J.).
Witness to Mercy Series in Greenpoint/Williamsburg
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Divine Mercy parish in Greenpoint, is offering several mercy-themed events, including its ongoing Witness to Mercy Series with a different speaker and focus each month.