Local children returned to their classrooms earlier this month, and many Catholic schools and academies marked the start of the new academic year with the celebration of Mass.
Diocesan News
Bed-Stuy Prayers: Too Many People Have Died Unnecessarily (with slideshow)
People of faith came together in Bedford-Stuyvesant on Sept. 6 to pray for peace and reconciliation in their communities, across the nation and around the world.
Diocese Opens Pastoral Year at ‘New’ Holy Name
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio called for more dialogue with diocesan employees as he celebrated Mass Sept. 4 that opened the pastoral year. It was held at the newly renovated Holy Name of Jesus Church in Park Slope, just two blocks from the Chancery Office.
48th Friday Film Festival Continues Through Oct. 17
The 48th Friday Film Festival, presented by Tablet columnist Father Robert Lauder and the diocesan School of Evangelization, kicked off last weekend and continues through Oct. 17.
New Catholic Radio Station Available in New York City
A cooperative effort between the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., and the Diocese of Brooklyn has brought a new Catholic radio station, Relevant Radio, to the metropolitan area.
Faith on Parade at West Indian Carnival (with slideshow)
“We come to show the world that yes, we are Caribbean and we know how to praise the Lord!”
Journeying in Faith: Future Ordinariate Catholics Mourn Late Pastor, Consider Next Steps
Antonio Contreras was a man who brought people closer to God – first as an Episcopal priest and most recently as a Catholic journeying toward ordination to the Catholic priesthood. When he died earlier this month, his faith community lost its spiritual guide – but not its way.
A Summer Working At the World’s Fair
Fifty years after she landed a summer job that put her face-to-face with Michelangelo’s Pieta and the pope himself, Joan James still smiles when speaking about her time at the Vatican Pavilion in the 1964 World’s Fair.
104 Years of Faith: Breezy Parishioner Receives Birthday Blessing from Bishop DiMarzio (with slideshow)
Blessed Trinity parishioner Anne Iannarella recently celebrated her 104th birthday and was delighted to receive a special blessing from Bishop DiMarzio.
Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic: A Hole-in-One for Education (with slideshow)
One hundred thirty golfers participated in the 19th annual Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic, held Thursday, Aug. 14 at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I.