Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, will be honored with the recitation of the rosary, crowning ceremony, Mass, wreath laying and video presentation at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Park Slope, this Saturday, Aug. 22.
Diocesan News
Celebrating Mary Is More Than an Obligation for Corona Parishioners
When Catholics filled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel, Corona, to celebrate the feast of the Assumption, they did so out of love, not obligation.
Mission Trip: Glimpse of The Resurrection
Msgr. Sean G. Ogle joined the Blessed Frassati Fellowship, a community of young adult professionals, on a mission trip to Peru this summer. He reflects on the experience of rebuilding people’s homes and lives.
Knights Support Vocations By ‘Adopting’ Seminarians
For seminarians, God’s providence came by way of the Knights of Columbus. The Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) is an initiative in which councils provide seminarians with financial assistance and moral support.
Bishop Visits Boy Scouts’ Summer Camp
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visited with Boy Scouts who were attending summer camp at Ten Mile River Camps in Narrowsburg, N.Y.
Diocesan Campaign Supports Youth Evangelization
Generations of Faith celebrates the rich history of the Church in Brooklyn and Queens, while recognizing our vision for the future – youth evangelization.
Steubenville NYC: Eager Youth Listen for Call
The Carnesecca Arena at St. John’s University, Jamaica, was filled with nearly 2,000 teens screaming, crying and stomping last weekend, but when the guest of honor came to the forefront, all became still.
Modern-Day Iconographer Uses Ancient Art to Draw People Closer to God
An Egyptian artist specializing in Byzantine-era iconography, Ayman Fayez is visiting the Brooklyn Diocese and sharing his artwork with a special exhibit in the chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Park Slope, Aug. 19.
Astoria Festival Mixes Fun and Learning
Hundreds of children who came with their families to enjoy the seventh annual Kids Fun Day, a street festival co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Queens Community Center in Astoria and Fidelis Care.
Generations Campaign Reaches $50 Million
Generations of Faith reached the $50 million mark – surpassing even the most lofty projections for the summer months.