John Notaro, director of operations for The Catholic Foundation of Brooklyn, was honored with The Pastor’s Award for his dedication to the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Paulinus.
Diocesan News
Queen of All Saints to Preserve Historic Church
Located on Vanderbilt Avenue in Fort Greene, Queen of All Saints is one of the most historic churches in the diocese.
Sisters’ Garden Project Fulfills Papal Theme
Tucked away on one side of the community’s land on eastern Long Island, the the Sisters of St. Joseph’ garden harvests a healthy crop of vegetables and flowers, as well as houses several animals.
Bishop’s Golf Classic Aids Diocesan Religious
The annual Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic, July 2, raised $100,000 for the retirement funds for women and men religious of the diocese.
Here Are Books We’re Reading This Summer
Each year, The Tablet polls people in the diocese about what books they are reading this summer. Here are some of the results:
Woodhaven Academy Tours the Continents
Whoever heard of a first grader from Queens going to Ann Arbor, Michigan for a field trip entitled “Walking the Food Chain”? How about a third grader going to Alaska?
Generations of Faith Tops $40 Million Mark
Generations of Faith has topped the $40 million mark thanks to strong leadership from pilot and Block 1 pastors, a compelling Case for Support, and generous multi-year gifts from donors.
Golf Classic Nets $100,000 For CYO
Msgr. Gigantiello, diocesan vicar for development, and Rob Caldera, CYO program director, present Bishop DiMarzio with a $100,000 check.
Tablet, NET, Nuestra Voz Cited with Press Awards
DeSales Media Group, the parent company of The Tablet and NET-TV, was honored with 15 awards at this year’s Catholic Media Convention.
Diocese Offers Prayers For Peace on Hispaniola
“We are two communities but in Brooklyn we come together as one,” said Bishop DiMarzio at a special Mass June 24 to pray for a resolution to the threat to deport Haitians from the Dominican Republic.