Fourteen different artists of various faiths, including Catholic, Episcopalian, Buddhist and agnostic, came together to produce one Way of the Cross, currently on display at St. Luke and St. Matthew Episcopal Church, Prospect Heights.
Diocesan News
Diocesan Pilgrims Will View Passion Play in Italy
By Msgr. Steven Aguggia Many people have heard of the famous Passion Play in Germany, performed once every 10 years. However, fewer people know about a similar Passion Play performed every five years in a small town in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy called Sordevolo. Even though my family is from a town just […]
April Mass Will Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Msgr. Quinn’s Death
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Rockville Centre Bishop William Murphy will celebrate a Mass commemorating the 75th anniversary of the death of the Servant of God Msgr. Bernard John Quinn. The liturgy will be conducted at St. Brigid’s Church, Westbury, L.I., on Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Following the Mass, a visit will be made […]
Praising His Holy Name: Mass of the Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies
The annual Recognition Mass of the Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies was celebrated on Sunday, Feb. 15, at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn. The liturgy honors living members of Holy Name Societies throughout Brooklyn and Queens. Members of the executive board of the Brooklyn Diocesan Union are shown with staff of the cathedral. […]
Lent Begins in the Diocese
Above, Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, executive director of Catholic Charities, joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio in distributing ashes at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn. Below, Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, episcopal vicar for Brooklyn, distributes ashes at a Mass with diocesan employees at The Chancery office building in Park Slope. Lent began a 40-day time of penance and […]
Almost 1,100 Prepare to Enter Church at Easter
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio conducted the Rite of Election, welcoming almost 1,100 new members of the Catholic Church, at the former Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope, on Sunday, Feb. 22. During the ceremony, which was held in two sessions, the bishop personally greeted each catechumen or candidate for the sacraments and the community pledged to support […]
Flight to Egypt Inspires Catholics from Nigeria
The annual remembrance of the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt by members of St. Fortunata’s Nigerian Igbo community blends African traditions with Catholic worship.
New Pastor In Greenpoint
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto, center, installed Father Kavungal Davy, C.M.I., fifth from right, as the new pastor of St. Anthony – St. Alphonsus Church, Greenpoint, Feb. 14. Many priests from the diocese and the congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate concelebrated.
RCIA Changes Site
The site of the annual Rite of Election ceremonies of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) has been changed from the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph to the former Bishop Ford H.S., 500 19th St. Park Slope. Scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22, the service will be held in two different sessions, at 2 and […]
Annual Women’s Conference
The Diocesan Bilingual Women’s Conference will take place at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, on Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The theme is Pope Francis: Seeker of Mercy, Joy and Justice. The schedule will include Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Holy Hour with Msgr. Joseph Malagreca, as well as keynote […]