St. Athanasius parish lit up its outdoor Nativity scene and church with the colors of Christmas on Dec. 13. The Saturday evening Mass was followed by singing, guest appearances, the arrival of Santa Claus and refreshments in the parish hall.
Diocesan News
Team Effort at Brooklyn Parishes to Battle Cancer
Thanksgiving weekend is a time to take stock of all the blessings God has bestowed upon us and to do exactly what the holiday’s name says to do – give thanks. However, for one Brooklyn family, the events of the past few months have cast a shadow over God’s blessings. But even so, it has […]
Dyker Heights Let Lights Shine
The Chorale Group of Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Dyker Heights, was featured when the Knights of Columbus’ Archbishop John Hughes Council lit up its Christmas tree and also the outdoors creche and displays. The Knights’ motto at this time of the year is Keep Christ in Christmas. Msgr. Robert Romano, chaplain of the council, […]
Year for Consecrated Life Opens in Diocese
To kick off the Year of Consecrated Life, men and women living out their religious vocations from various communities in Brooklyn and Queens gathered at Our Lady of Angels Church, Bay Ridge, for an afternoon of prayer Dec. 8.
NET-TV’s Christmas Special
Members of the DeSales Media Group were joined by popular performers and TV celebrities during the filming of the finale to NET-TV’s Christmas Special which will premiere on Dec. 20. At left, popular New York Tenor, Danny Rodriguez, a former member of the NYPD, sings on the steps of Holy Name Church in Park Slope.
Lighting Up the Bay
It was a festive weekend at St. Mark’s parish, Sheepshead Bay, when guest celebrant Father Stephen Saffron presided at lessons and carols and the Christmas display was unveiled and lit.
Saintly Celebration at Greenpoint Parish
Ornate Indian parasols decorated the exterior of St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus Church in Greenpoint, where hundreds of Indian Catholics rejoiced over their newest saint. Devotees from Brooklyn and Queens as well as New Jersey, Connecticut and Philadelphia attended a Sunday afternoon Mass of thanksgiving on Dec. 7 to celebrate the canonization of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara. […]
Two Brooklyn Pilgrim Destinations
Above, 80 students and faculty of Chaminade H.S., Mineola, L.I., went on a pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Downtown Brooklyn. The group took the Long Island Railroad from Mineola to Atlantic Ave. and then walked to the cathedral. The rector, Msgr. John Strynkowski, greeted the group and gave an explanation of […]
Human Rights Demonstration Dec. 10
On this International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, concerned citizens of every faith will gather in front of Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn Heights, at 6 p.m. to raise awareness about persecuted Christians in the Middle East. All are welcome to participate.
New Chaplaincy Duties
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop Bernardito C. Auza, permanent observer of the Holy See to the UN, and Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello, diocesan vicar for development join with friends of Msgr. Gigantiello as they congratulate him at the Waldorf-Astoria upon being installed as a chaplain of the Sovereign Order of Malta.