Summertime wouldn’t be complete without a blowout block party — and this summer’s biggest and best was the sixth annual Kids Fun Day, co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Queens Community Center in Astoria and Fidelis Care.
Diocesan News
Diocesan Pro Vita Mass Will Return
The Knights of Columbus have announced that the once-annual celebration of the Pro Vita (For Life) Mass will return on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn. The event has not been held in the past several years. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will be the celebrant.
Children Grow in Faith At IHM Summer Camp
Bible camp at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Windsor Terrace, meant learning about extraordinary animals such as the axolotls, as well as saintly role models, such as a nun who cared for lepers, and of course Gospel stories.
Statement from Bishop Sanchez
“In view of the needs of the homeless in our city, we must recognize those less fortunate in our midst and encourage community leaders to engage in a process that will provide more affordable housing with proper supports for families.
Obituary: Sister John Joseph Dunphy, C.S.J.
Sister John Joseph Dunphy, C.S.J., former guidance counselor at Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, died July 21 at Maria Regina Residence in Brentwood.
You Can Be a Star at Father Troike Summer Leadership Program (with slideshow)
For 47 years, there’s been plenty of action at the annual Father Edward Troike Summer Leadership Program at Cathedral Prep and Seminary.
Obituary: Brooklyn Franciscan Brother Jack Moylan
Brooklyn Franciscan Brother John (Jack) Moylan, O.S.F., who spent 35 years ministering to the incarcerated and their families, died July 27.
Women Hoping to See Msgr. Quinn Be Saint
Two Brooklyn women who credit St. Therese of Lisieux with restoring their vision – 80 years apart – are now praying for another special intention: the canonization of Servant of God Msgr. Bernard J. Quinn.
Street Named for Former Pastor in East New York (with slideshow)
East New York residents gathered outside St. Rita Church to witness the renaming of Shepherd Avenue in memory of their late shepherd, Msgr. John T. Peyton, who served the community for over 25 years until his death in 2008.
Friends of Mercy Home Honored
Mercy Home held its annual Partner and Friends of Mercy Awards Luncheon at Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Beach.