The seven original religious communities that served the people of Brooklyn and Queens were honored at a Mass of thanksgiving in Downtown Brooklyn.
Diocesan News
Ecumenical Congress in Red Hook
“Jesus is the Messiah,” an ecumenical congress, will take place at Visitation Church, Red Hook, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1.
Father Bradley Honored on Retirement from Charities
In honor of his longtime service as coordinator of Services for Persons with Disabilities for Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Father James P. Bradley was honored with the Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Service Award. He will retire Oct. 31.
Film Festival in Astoria
Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria is conducting a Fall Film Festival beginning Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.
50th Anniversaries in Elmhurst
A Mass of thanksgiving was held at St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, to mark the 50th anniversary of priesthood for Fathers Herman Czaster, O.F.M. Conv., and Patrick Gallagher, O.F.M. Conv., who are in residence at the parish.
Mass Mob Invades Cobble Hill Church
Bigger than usual crowds filled the pews at St. Agnes Church when the NYC Mass Mob visited Cobble Hill on Oct. 18. The NYC Mass Mob visit is part of a larger, ongoing revitalization effort in the church community.
Polish Heritage Day Builds Bridge to Homeland
Take care of each other whether you are here for a lifetime or just for a couple of years and remember, Jesus Christ is with you, was the message Polish Bishop Janusz Stepnowski told local Poles.
St. Anastasia’s Parishioners Move On to Next 100 Yrs.
Bishop DiMarzio celebrated a Mass in honor of the centennial anniversary of St. Anastasia parish, Douglaston.
Local Schools Honored For Donations to The Missions
St. Bernadette’s School in Dyker Heights and St. Sebastian’s School in Woodside were among the schools honored on Mission Sunday at a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
Diocese Sets Program Of Spiritual Renewal
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio announced that a comprehensive process of spiritual renewal will serve as a centerpiece of the diocese’s evangelization efforts. All parishes will be able to participate in this process, called ARISE Together in Christ.