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?
Diocesan News
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.
10 New Priests Will Be Ordained in Brooklyn This Weekend
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain 10 men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Brooklyn at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, Prospect Heights, on Saturday morning. You can watch it live on NET TV at 10:30 a.m. “These devoted men are truly a blessing to our Diocese. Their deep faith and different […]
Prayers for Middle East
Bishop-elect James Massa celebrated a Tridentine Mass in Latin at Holy Name Church, Park Slope, on June 19, to pray for peace in the Middle East.
Education Tax Credit Fails Again
As The Tablet went to press, the final details of the New York State budget were being announced in Albany. But the Education Tax Credit, which was a priority of the New York State Bishops, was left out of the final deal. A diocesan representative said, “Speaker (Carl) Heastie chose not to help us. The […]
New Officers for Pastoral Council
The Diocesan Pastoral Council has announced a new slate of officers. At its June 16th meeting, Annmarie McLaughlin of Sacred Heart parish, Bayside, was elected chairperson and Christopher Iasiello of Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens, is now the new vice-chair. The new executive secretary is Helene Cirrincione from St. Bernard parish, Mill Basin. Iasiello also […]
Charities’ Dinner Raises Over $1 Million
The Bishop’s Humanitarian Dinner honored James F. Crystal, Peter M. Meyer and Mary C. E. Thompson. The annual event, attended by 600 people, raised more than $1,100,000 for Catholic Charities.