An individual known as “Father Jesus Barajas” has claimed to be a priest yet he never professed his final vows and we have no proof of his ever having been ordained. Several allegations of misconduct with minors have been filed against him. Please be advised that “Father Barajas” has no permission whatsoever to function in any way as a priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Diocesan News
New Group of Parishes Kicks Off Campaign
Nearly 300 parishioners and priests from 70 parishes in the diocese joined together to kick-off Block 2 of the Generations of Faith capital campaign, which already has raised more than $65 million thus far for the diocese’s Catholic Foundation since launching just a year ago.
City Will Fund Security at Catholic Schools
A new law is set to protect students in non-public schools, including 34 eligible Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
Three Kings Journey Through Williamsburg
Camels, kings and colorfully outfitted kids descended upon Williamsburg Jan. 10 for the annual Gran Parada Tres Reyes Magos Brooklyn (Great Three Kings Parade of Brooklyn).
UPDATED: Some Buses for the March for Life Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
UPDATED: Due to a blizzard warning some of the buses scheduled to leave for the March for Life have been cancelled. Please call the bus providers to find the status of other buses.
Father Ed Doran Among Honorees at St. Francis Commencement
An honorary doctorate will be presented to a retired Brooklyn Heights pastor when St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, conducts its Winter Commencement, on Thursday, Jan. 14.
“Celebrating Mercy” Theme for 2016 Evangelization Congress
The diocesan School of Evangelization will host the third annual Evangelization Congress, Jan. 30, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. This is the main Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy diocesan catechetical and pastoral event.
Living Nativity in Glendale
More than 200 parishioners gathered in St. Pancras Church, Glendale, for Mass and a live Nativity Pageant, Jan. 2.
Jackson Heights Parishioners Visit Bethlehem
Thirty-nine parishioners from St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights, visited the Holy Land last autumn. Over 10 days, pilgrims visited various cities and sites.
Celebrating Haitian Independence
The Haitian community celebrated the 212th anniversary of its homeland’s independence Jan. 1 with a Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at St. Teresa of Avila Church, Crown Heights.