Photos from the annual Queens St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted each year by the Rockaways.
Diocesan News
A Fair Return
Martin Cottingham, right, chairman of the Great Irish Fair, presents a check for Futures In Education to Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development, and John Notaro, Futures In Education’s director of operations and programs. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Futures In Education provides scholarship assistance to students at Catholic schools in the Diocese […]
Maryknoller from Queens Marks Her 70th Year in Community
Sister Louise Bullis, a Brooklyn-born Maryknoll nun, worked for years in Hawaii and returned in 2007 to the Maryknoll Sisters Center, where she continues to reside.
Queens Irish Set To March
Michael Benn, chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, addresses the gala dinner and installation of the Grand Marshal and Deputy Marshals held at Antun’s, Queens Village. The parade will take place on Saturday, March 7, in Rockaway Beach. Steve Cassidy, president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, will lead […]
Brooklyn Parish to Aid Alzheimer’s Project
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica parish, Sunset Park, and the New York Memory Center are teaming up to assist Brooklyn residents who care for family members with Alzheimer’s disease.
Statement From Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio on Passing of Cardinal Egan
The Diocese of Brooklyn joins all New Yorkers in extending our condolences to Cardinal Dolan and the faithful of the Archdiocese of New York on the passing of Cardinal Edward Egan.
Diocese Invites Faithful to Respond to Survey on Family and Marriage
In preparation for the General Synod of Bishops on the Family, the Diocese of Brooklyn has launched a survey on marriage and family life, to reflect the views and concerns of the faithful of Brooklyn and Queens.
Cardinal Dolan Pays a Visit to Cathedral Prep
“I love Cathedral Prep’s motto, ‘Men For Greatness,’” Cardinal Dolan said, reminding us that the first step to becoming great is realizing that you’re not.
Wanted: World Youth Day Alumni Reflections
The USCCB National World Youth Day Office invites World Youth Day alumni to share their stories. If you had a profound, life-changing experience at World Youth Day (WYD) or if you had a conversion of heart, submit a short 200- to 300-word piece about your experience. Topics can include your favorite memories, what WYD means to you, […]
Pope Greets Newlywed Couple from Brooklyn
By Paul and Alison Morisi On Valentine’s Day 2014 we were lucky enough to travel to Rome to listen to Pope Francis address to engaged couples. Not only was our trip amazing, but the experience of being there and listening to His Holiness speaking about marriage and how to prepare for not just our wedding […]