Forty-nine people were honored Nov. 1 with papal honors distributed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights. More than 1,000 people attended the vespers service and conferral of honors.
Diocesan News
St. Rose Academy Tops In Pope Doll Contest
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy won the “Celebrate Family” papal photo project, and the Rockaway Beach school received a big box of treasures to remember Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S.
Generations of Faith By the Numbers
Generations of Faith Campaign is set to raise at least $80 million to strengthen 186 parishes, support senior priests and foster faith formation in future generations (infographic).
Masses at Cemeteries Honor the Deceased
Dozens of people crowded into the Chapel of the Resurrection at Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush, to remember and pray for all who sleep in Christ on All Souls Day, Nov. 2.
All Souls Day Field Masses Nov. 2
The diocesan Catholic Cemeteries Office will host All Souls Day Masses on Monday, Nov. 2 at several diocesan cemeteries and in two Brooklyn churches.
50 Years After Nostra Aetate
Three hundred people attended the Clergy Convocation at Immaculate conception Center, Douglaston, sponsored by the Office of Priestly Life and Ministry and Diaconate Office.
Queens Pilgrims Visit Medjugorje
A pilgrimage, sponsored by A&G Tours, to Italy and Medjugorje was recently conducted under the spiritual direction of Father John Costello, administrator of St. Kevin Church, Flushing.
Papal Honors This Sunday: 49 People Will be Honored
Forty-nine people received papal honors during a vespers service conducted by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m.
He’ll Run for Life at Philadelphia Marathon
While NYC Marathon runners will hit the city streets this weekend, Whitestone resident Brendan Flynn still has three weeks to train for the Philadelphia Marathon – and he’s running for a cause close to his heart.
Generations Team Celebrates; $60 Million Raised to Date
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello thanked pastors and parishioners that have raised over $60 million for the Generations of Faith capital campaign at a special dinner Oct. 21.