The Catholic schools in Bay Ridge were on the march in the neighborhood’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade held March 22.
Diocesan News
St. Joseph Honored as Role Model to Haitians
Husband, father, laborer and immigrant – that is how retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq described St. Joseph to more than 500 Haitian Catholics who gathered to honor the patron of the universal Church on his feast day.
Holy Hour for Vocations March 27 in Woodside
Father James Rodriguez will lead the diocese’s monthly Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Sebastian Church, Woodside, on Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Young adults are invited to grow in their relationship with Jesus and discover God’s calling for their life through praise, worship, adoration and fellowship. Opportunities for confession will be available beginning […]
Bishop DiMarzio’s Letter on Diocesan Finances
A letter from Bishop DiMarzio on the finances of the Central Fund of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn’s Irish-American Parade
Park Slope was awash in a sea of green for the 40th annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 15. Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto, below, center, celebrated the pre-parade Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Joining him on the church steps are Father James Massa, parish administrator; grand marshal, John Dunleavy, chairman, N.Y.C. St. […]
Support and Prayers for NYPD After Tough Year
The 95th annual Communion-breakfast of the Brooklyn-Queens Holy Name Society of the NYPD was held Sunday, March 15, in Queens Village. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant of the Mass.
St. Patrick’s Day in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Al O’Hagan of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosted the annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Brooklyn Borough Hall. St. Francis College President Brendan Dugan was honored as the Irishman of the Year. Also feted were Judge Elizabeth A. Foley, the William T. Bellard Award; Kevin Peter Carroll, the […]
Maryknoller from Queens Marks 70th Anniversary
Sister Doretta Leonard, M.M., is a religious educator and pastoral worker who worked in China for 56 years, including a brief period spent under house arrest when the Communists gained power.
Diocese Will Honor Wedding Anniversaries
The annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 25, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
Mill Basin Lovebirds Married 70 Years
Mary and John Tuohy recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Bernard’s Church, Mill Basin. The lovebirds are pictured, above, with their pastor, Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, far left, and Father Ilyas Gill, parochial vicar.