The Diocesan Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the Office of the Superintendent ~ Catholic School Support Services, was held at Our Lady of Mercy Academy.
Diocesan News
‘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.
Volunteer Happy to Be on Parish’s ‘Generations’ Team
A Q&A with Mary Jane McCartney, Generations of Faith volunteer and a Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens board member.
Around the Diocese: May 30, 2015
BROOKLYN Visitation B.V.M., Red Hook — Healing Mass, May 29, 7 p.m. Call 624-1572. Most Precious Blood, Bath Beach — Life in the Spirit Seminar with Barbara Campbell: Sessions 1 and 2, May 29, 7-10 p.m.; Sessions 3-6, May 30, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., lunch included. To register, call 372-8022. St. Bernard, Mill Basin […]
Bishop’s Scouting Dinner 2015
Scenes from the 2015 Bishop’s Dinner for Scouting at El Caribe, Mill Basin, May 20.
In Queens, Romero’s Beatification Hits Home
A Mass at SS. Joachim and Anne Church on Memorial Day celebrated the beatification of Archbishop Romero, a martyr who was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass.
Charities Renames Housing for Benefactor from the Nabe
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens officially renamed its single room occupancy apartments in Williamsburg after John J. Farrell, a board of trustee member.