A statue of Christ with outstretched arms that has long comforted the community of Belle Harbor was found desecrated early this month. Both hands were broken off the figure, and a streak of white paint was placed across its shoulders and arms. “It’s like a big family down here,” said Father Thomas Doyle, pastor. “Nothing […]
Diocesan News
Vincentian Values: SJU Bestows Spirit of Service Awards
Nearly 900 people attended St. John’s University’s 17th annual President’s Dinner, which raised more than $2 million in scholarship funds while honoring three men who embrace the Vincentian mission of service with the Spirit of Service Award.
LIU Brooklyn Campus Rocks for Charity
For two days, about 100 different students from the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University (LIU) took time out from their academic, athletic and social calendars to perform an unusual public demonstration of caring for others – Rock-A-Thon IX.
Fons Vitae Honors
A Mass of thanksgiving honoring members of the Fons Vitae Society was celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Downtown Brooklyn, on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Final Step to Priesthood
Cardinal Timothy Dolan ordained 21 men from the Archdiocese of New York and the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre to the transitional diaconate, the final step on their way to being ordained priests next spring. The ordinations took place on Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, N.Y.
Bishop Mansour: Defy Terror in Middle East
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) – Maronite Bishop Gregory J. Mansour of Brooklyn spoke to Belmont University students Oct. 22 about the need for all Christians to respond to persecution with “profound defiance,” which is markedly different from vengeful retaliation or submissive inaction.
Migration Services Gains Coveted Grant
The diocese’s Catholic Migration Services is one of only 40 organizations nationwide chosen to receive a citizenship grant from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Diocesan Assignments
PASTOR Rev. Thomas F. Vassalotti, from administrator to pastor of Divine Mercy, Williamsburg, effective Dec. 6. RETIRED Rev. Daniel S. Murphy, from pastor of St. Saviour, Park Slope, to senior priest status, effective Jan. 31, 2015. RESIDENCE Rev. Msgr. Edward V. Wetterer, to residence at St. Bartholomew, Elmhurst, while remaining in senior priest […]
Historic Liturgy
Father James Cunningham, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus parish, Park Slope, greets parishioners after Mass in the chapel at historic Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Holy Name sponsored a special All Souls’ Day Mass for the first time in the cemetery.
Colombian Prelate Visits Flock in Jackson Heights
The bishop of Quibdo, Colombia, warned against the dangers of a falsely confident outlook on the progress of the South American country during his recent visit to the U.S.