St. Michael’s parish, Sunset Park, was one of the first to erect a banner welcoming the Pope to New York outside its church on Fourth Ave. in Sunset Park. Since then, other banner sightings have been reported.
Diocesan News
Charities Prepares for Pope
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens is sponsoring two different events on Sunday, Sept. 20, to prepare for Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.
Rockaway Beach Mass Officially Ends Summer
In thanksgiving for a good summer, scores of parishioners at St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor, celebrated Sunday Mass in a place close to their hearts: the beach.
Douglaston Chairman Is Glad to Be Involved
With just over 10,000 gifts to date, Generations of Faith continues this fall. Dan O’Byrne serves as the general chair for the campaign at St. Anastasia, Douglaston, and shares his experience serving on his parish’s campaign team.
Priests from Philippines Sing Songs in Queens
A group of singing priests dubbed the Cebu Clergy Performing Artists shared their voices with St. Sebastian parishioners at “Saulog: A Night of Serenade” on Sept. 4. The Church of the Ascension, Elmhurst, was scheduled to host a second concert on Sept. 11.
Newest Sister of Life Hails from Brooklyn
Sister Hosanna Immaculata, 34, professed her perpetual vows as a Sister of Life on Aug. 6. Raised in Brooklyn, she was a parishioner at Holy Family parish, Canarsie.
Newly Ordained Celebrates His Family’s Irish Roots
Last month, newly ordained Father Christopher Heanue had the opportunity to travel with his parents to Ireland, the place of their birth, to celebrate Masses of thanksgiving for family members who still living there.
Mass for Peace in Marine Park
Parishioners in Marine Park are so concerned about Christian persecution around the world that the Men’s Fellowship Ministry of Good Shepherd parish is sponsoring a Mass for Peace, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, moderator of the Curia, will be the main concelebrant.
Elmhurst Parish Marks Its Apostolic Feast Day
In honor of its patron’s feast day, the diverse community of St. Bartholomew Church, Elmhurst, celebrated with a bilingual Mass.
Dominicans Celebrate in the Streets of Williamsburg
The 15th annual Dominican Parade and Festival of Brooklyn took to the Williamsburg streets Aug. 30 to display cultural pride in a colorful, musical and respectful way.