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.
Diocesan News
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.
Father Lauder Hosts 50th Friday Film Festival
Father Robert Lauder and the Office of Faith Formation, School of Evangelization will present the 50th Friday Film Festival in Douglaston, on six Fridays, starting Sept. 11.
Franciscan Leadership Team
The Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn installed its newly elected Superior General and Council on June 28, at Mount Alvernia, Centerport, L.I.
New Bishop Visits His Former Parish
To celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Czestochowa, new Auxiliary Bishop Witold Mroziewski, returned to Our Lady of Czestochowa-St. Casimir, Sunset Park.
Franciscans Reach Out to B’klyn’s Newest Residents
The gray-robed friar walking down Bedford Ave. on the Northside of Williamsburg may not blend in with the crowd. But then again, he’s just hoping to be noticed.
Generations Campaign Takes No Vacation During Summer Months
In spite of warm weather and summer time schedules, Generations of Faith activity across the diocese continues at many parishes with Block 1 parishes raising just over $9 million since the July 4 holiday.