Hundreds gathered in Elmhurst to be among the first to see, touch and venerate a first-class relic of St. John Paul II, which has taken up permanent residence at St. Adalbert Church.
Diocesan News
Students Honored for Mission Sunday Contributions
Last Sunday at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn, the Propagation of the Faith Office conducted its annual World Mission Sunday event as schoolchildren from the diocese were honored for their donations to the missions.
Bullying Awareness Seminar, Oct. 25
Dean Dobbins, founder of the “Stop Bullying Today” campaign, will be the keynote speaker at “Bullying the Silent Threat,” an awareness seminar at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Forest Hills, Oct. 25.
Pastoral Institute Honors Evangelization Efforts
Almost 200 people gathered at the Dyker Beach Golf Course for the third annual fundraiser, “Celebrating Lay Ministry: Working in the Vineyard of the Lord.”
Italian Apostolate’s Day Marked by Procession
Hundreds of people crowded the street in front of St. Mel’s parish in Flushing, to begin the procession celebrating the 33rd annual Italian Apostolate Day.
Bishop Prays with 1,200 Students at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral (with slideshow)
A record group of 1,200 diocesan students and 100 chaperones turned out for this year’s Rosary Rally, held Oct. 9 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Kings County War Vets Honor B’klyn Chaplain (with slideshow)
Father Anthony Dell’Anno was honored by the Kings County Chapter of the Catholic War Vaterans Oct. 2 at the Rex Manor.
Columbus Day: Diocese on Parade (with slideshow)
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Msgr. Jamie Gigantielllo were at the head of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s float in Manhattan’s Columbus Day Parade. Earlier in the day, Bishop DiMarzio concelebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Spotlight on Newark, N.J. (with slideshow)
Sacred Heart Cathedral-Basilica in Newark, N.J., was the setting for the first beatification ceremony in the U.S. on Saturday, Oct. 4 when Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, S.C., was ranked among the Blesseds. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, a native of Newark, was among those present.
Candlelight Service for Murder Victims Oct. 26
Family and friends of murder victims are invited to attend a Candlelight Remembrance Service at the Convent of Mercy, Fort Greene, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 3-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Cherish Life Circle of the Sisters of Mercy and Safe Horizon, this annual event is open to people of all faiths. Those who wish to […]