Last weekend, 72 young Catholics participated in the annual Kujenga Youth Leadership Retreat, sponsored by the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns. This year marked the 25th Kujenga retreat in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Diocesan News
Indian Catholics Happy to Have ‘Our Own Saint’
Wearing richly hued attire, hundreds of Queens residents walked through the streets of North Floral Park to celebrate the life and intercessory works of St. Alphonsa on a recent Sunday afternoon.
Wife’s Kidney Helps Save Husband’s Life
Bensonhurst residents Zaida and Jose Cordero know that marriage requires a willingness to sacrifice for the other. Four weeks ago, Zaida made the biggest sacrifice of their married life thus far when she gave one of her kidneys to Jose.
Pastors Propel Parishes In Generations Drive
Local pastors have been using creative ways to engage their parishioners in Generations of Faith this summer.
Polonia Rejoices Over B’klyn’s Polish Bishop
“Of course, probably the most important person here, with all due respect, is my mother, Wloclawa,” the newly ordained bishop said. “From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for the gift of my life and for the gift of the priesthood, which you nurtured in me.”
Ordination for Two New Auxiliary Bishops
Two diocesan priests with years of institutional and pastoral experience were ordained auxiliary bishops to serve Brooklyn and Queens at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, July 20. It was the first episcopal ordination held at the site.
Co-Cathedral Hosts Block Party
St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral hosted a block party for its neighbors on Sunday, July 12, on Pacific Street, between Underhill and Vanderbilt Avenues. Among those present were, from left, Msgr. Kieran Harrington, rector; Community Affairs Officer Tania Salters; Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams; Lieut. Lynch, and Sgt. Patel of the 77th Precinct. The Co-Cathedral also hosted […]
Salvadoran Prelate Helps Jamaica Celebrate Romero
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church processed through the streets to celebrate the beatification of Salvadoran martyr Archbishop Oscar Romero.
Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg
The annual Feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Williamsburg, in honor of the parish patron and St. Paolino di Nola completed its 12-day run on Sunday, July 19, with a third “dance” of the Giglio.
Msgr. Feldhaus Becomes Diocese’s Oldest Priest
The 95th birthday of Msgr. Eugene Feldhaus was recently celebrated by friends and family at Café Cardini, New Hyde Park.