Last weekend’s snowstorm wiped out the annual Pro Vita Awards Mass and ceremony at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn. Father Michael Gelfant, diocesan liaison to the Knights of Columbus, a co-sponsor of the event, announced that it has been rescheduled for March 5 at 5 p.m.
Diocesan News
Campaign Comes to Parish Just In Time for Anniversary
Father Miroslaw Podymniak, O.F.M. Conv., known as “Father Mirek” to his parishioners, has been the pastor at St. Adalbert for the past year and half. He loves his parish community and is enjoying getting to know its members through his work on the Generations of Faith campaign.
Cathedral Club Ready for Dinner
The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, which has been supporting the bishop’s charitable endeavors for more than 100 years will celebrate its 116th anniversary dinner at the New York Marriott Marquis in Manhattan on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m.
Bishops Set Visits for Catholic Schools Week
Throughout Catholic Schools Week, which takes place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, the diocesan bishops will visit schools and academies throughout the diocese. Here is their schedule.
At Home and in Capital Diocese Prays for the Sanctity of Life
Dozens of faithful attended a Mass for Peace and Justice at St. Josaphat Church, Bayside, on Jan. 22. The Mass was offered in reparation for the nearly 56 million babies aborted in the United States since the Supreme Court legalized abortion on Jan. 22, 1973. The Mass was one of many chances for the faithful of Brooklyn and Queens to pray for the unborn and the pro-life cause on the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
St. Agatha’s, Grateful for Past, Plans for the Future
With less than a year under his belt, Father Vincentius Do, pastor, and parishioners have already begun work in Block 2 of the Generations of Faith campaign, which just kicked off this month.
“Citizen Appreciation Award” for Father Holcomb
Deputy Inspector Thomas Conforti, commander of the 109th Precinct, presented the ”Citizen Appreciation Award” to Father Joseph T. Holcomb, pastor of St. Andrew Avellino, Flushing, for his quick action leading to the capture of a thief who had recently robbed his church.
Bishop Catanello Dinner
The Third Annual Bishop Ignatius A. Catanello Memorial Dinner-Dance will be held on Saturday, March 12, at Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston. It will begin with Mass at 6 p.m. in the chapel.
Carroll Gardens Parish Marks Its 150th Year
Auxiliary Bishop James Massa joined the community of Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen’s Church in Carroll Gardens to celebrate the parish’s patron saint, St. Stephen, and its 150th anniversary on Jan. 17.
Charismatic Youth Conference Feb. 27
The Charismatic Renewal of the Brooklyn Diocese is hosting “Come Holy Spirit,” a youth conference and retreat for Confirmandi and young adults at Resurrection Church, Gerritsen Beach, Feb. 27.