The Carnesecca Arena at St. John’s University, Jamaica, was filled with nearly 2,000 teens screaming, crying and stomping last weekend, but when the guest of honor came to the forefront, all became still.
Diocesan News
Modern-Day Iconographer Uses Ancient Art to Draw People Closer to God
An Egyptian artist specializing in Byzantine-era iconography, Ayman Fayez is visiting the Brooklyn Diocese and sharing his artwork with a special exhibit in the chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Park Slope, Aug. 19.
Astoria Festival Mixes Fun and Learning
Hundreds of children who came with their families to enjoy the seventh annual Kids Fun Day, a street festival co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Queens Community Center in Astoria and Fidelis Care.
Generations Campaign Reaches $50 Million
Generations of Faith reached the $50 million mark – surpassing even the most lofty projections for the summer months.
Mill Basin Feast for the Madonna of Mt. Carmel
Faith, tradition, culture and community – all came together at St. Bernard Church, Mill Basin, for the annual Italian feast of the Madonna del Carmine, also known as Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Woodside Parish Honors God the Father
Parishioners and visitors at St. Sebastian Church, Woodside, commemorated the 10th annual Celebration of God’s Paternity with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Bernardino Auza.
Cathedral Prep Launches Vianney Program for Academic Support
Another way Cathedral Prep School is helping incoming freshman is through a new academic support initiative called the St. John Vianney Program.
Troike Program Trains Future Christian Leaders
Cathedral Prep’s Father Troike Summer Leadership Program has fostered leadership qualities in young men for 48 years.
Father Chilczuk Is Back
Father Marcin Chilczuk recently returned from leading a pilgrimage to Barcelona and Fatima.
Kujenga: Building Black Catholic Lives for 25 Years
Last weekend, 72 young Catholics participated in the annual Kujenga Youth Leadership Retreat, sponsored by the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns. This year marked the 25th Kujenga retreat in the Diocese of Brooklyn.