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.
Diocesan News
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.
Feast Pastor’s Award
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.
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: