Mayor DeBlasio presented Msgr. Healy, pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows parish, with a citation thanking him for his service.
Diocesan News
Co-Naming Street for Bishop Is the Way to Go
By Michael Rizzo There’s a new name for 74th Avenue that runs alongside Holy Family parish in Fresh Meadows, between Utopia Parkway and 175th Street. It’s now co-named Bishop Ignatius A. Catanello Way, dedicated to the late prelate who served as the parish’s pastor from 2007 to 2010 and was an auxiliary bishop of the […]
Corpus Christi in Woodside
The eighth annual Corpus Christi outdoors procession sponsored by St. Sebastian’s parish, Woodside, will be conducted on Sunday, June 7, following the 1:15 p.m. Mass.
Remembering Bishop Catanello
The late Bishop Ignatius A. Catanello will be remembered at two separate occasions on two successive weekends. On Sunday, June 7, following the noon Mass at Holy Family Church, Fresh Meadows, Bishop Ignatius A. Catanello Way will be dedicated at the corner of 74th St. and Utopia Pkwy. The proposal to name the street after […]
Cathedral Club’s New President
Vincent LeVien, director of external affairs for DeSales Media Group, has been elected the 116th President of the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn. He will be sworn into office at the club’s annual installation dinner on Friday, June 19, at Gargiulo’s, Coney Island. “Vinny has always been and remains a tremendously supportive and generous contributor to […]
Queens Schools Sweep Oratorical Contest
The Diocesan Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the Office of the Superintendent ~ Catholic School Support Services, was held at Our Lady of Mercy Academy.
‘Angels’ Provide Education Scholarships
Futures in Education hosted its annual golf outing, which raised over $300,000 for scholarships.
NET Coverage of Papal Visit
Pope Francis said he will dedicate his one-day visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina to encouraging a minority Catholic community. NET-TV will broadcast highlights of his trip on Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m.
Three Men Ordained Transitional Deacons
Three men who are studying outside the diocese were ordained transitional deacons by Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto on May 30.
Thousands of Volunteers Help Generations Surpass $25 Million
Generations of Faith has surpassed the $25 million mark with gifts from 4,000 parishioners, but more donations and volunteers are needed.