In keeping with the festivities in Cebu and across the globe, close to 3,000 people came to honor the Child Jesus at St. Sebastian Church, Woodside. Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto was the main celebrant of the Mass.
Diocesan News
Holy Child Feast in Carnarsie
Filipino Archbishop Bernadito Auza, who serves as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, was the guest celebrant for the Feast of Santo Niño on Jan. 16 at St. Jude’s Church, Canarsie.
Queens Village Parishioners Honor the Santo Niño de Cebu
Hundreds of parishioners congregated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Queens Village, to celebrate the feast of the Holy Child Jesus, known as Santo Niño.
UPDATE: Pro Vita Mass Postponed Due to Impending Weather
UPDATE: The annual Diocesan Pro Vita Mass Is Postponed Until March.
Two B’klyn Women Mark 60 Years at Maryknoll
Two Brooklyn-born Maryknoll Sisters will celebrate their 60th year in the congregation this year: Sister Teresa Lilly, M.M. and Theologian Sister Helen Graham.
Dr. King’s Legacy: a Movement of Welcoming
Parishioners and clergy in Brooklyn and Queens gathered to observe the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday at Our Lady of Victory Church, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Jan. 18.
Filipinos Prepare to Host Eucharistic Congress
As pilgrims around the world head to the Philippines to participate in the 51st International Eucharistic Congress Jan. 24-31, members of the Diocese of Brooklyn are reflecting on the Congress’ significance and praying for its success.
Health Care Seminar for Clergy
Clergy, faith leaders, and those serving in professional ministries are invited to join featured speakers at a free conference on “Tackling the Growing Health Crisis among Faith Leaders: Body, Mind, and Spirit” on Jan. 27.
Parenting Group Offered To Clergy Abuse Victims
The diocesan Office of Victim Assistance is starting a new initiative to help survivors of clergy or church personnel sexual abuse build stronger family relationships.
Information Sessions for the Permanent Diaconate
The deacon is a man of faith called to serve God and God’s people as an official representative of the Church in service to others. Information sessions are being held for those interested in the Diaconate Formation Program’s admissions process.