The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn held its induction of new officers on June 19. Vincent LeVien, director of external affairs at DeSales Media Group, was installed as president.
Diocesan News
When Writing Your Will, Remember ‘Generations’
During the early part of Generations of Faith, and as we continue campaigning, our pastors are often asked by people about the different ways they can support their parish.
Special Needs Program Celebrates Graduation
Students, parents and teachers were filled with joy as 10 students graduated from Catherine Laboure Special Education Program at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Bensonhurst, June 18. As teachers said goodbye to the class of 2015, they were preparing for a change of location next fall.
Unity-Unidad Was Theme of Youth Rally in Bensonhurst
Scores of Catholics filled the streets around St. Athanasius Church, Bensonhurst, as they celebrated a bilingual night of adoration June 19. The youth event, titled “Unity.Unidad,” featured multi-cultural components to highlight the beauty of Christian unity.
Pastor’s Installation in Woodside
Father Kevin Abels was installed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio as the 10th pastor of St. Sebastian’s parish, Woodside, on Saturday, June 13. Pictured behind the pastor are parochial vicars, Fathers Carlos Velasquez and Rodnev Lapommeray.
Metuchen Deacon Grew Up in Richmond Hill Parish
Thomas Sommero, a former member of Holy Child Jesus parish, Richmond Hill, was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Metuchen, N.J. He will serve at the parish of Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Middlesex. Born in Queens, he attended Holy Child Jesus School; Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village; and St. John’s University. […]
Former Youth Minister Has a Way of Her Own
City Councilman Mark Treyger and Our Lady of Grace parish, Gravesend, hosted a street co-naming ceremony to honor Barbara Dattilo, the founder and former director of the parish’s Youth Ministry program, called the Teen Group. At the end of the June 14 ceremony, a new street sign was unveiled that co-named the corner of East […]
A Blessing in Park Slope: St. Thomas Aquinas Completes Decade of Renewal
After wrapping up a long-term renovation project, St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Park Slope has a new look thanks to local artists and parishioners.
Bellerose School Garden Memorializes Slain Cop
A garden dedication ceremony, street naming and 105th Precinct presentation in honor of police officer Brian Moore will take place on Saturday, June 20.
Vandals Topple Marian Statue in B’klyn Heights
Vandals knocked down a statue of the Virgin Mary outside St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brooklyn Heights on June 12. The church’s security camera footage showed that two young men attacked the statue at 1:45 a.m., knocking the image of Mary carrying the Baby Jesus off its base. “I came in the morning to find […]