St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, hosted its first pilgrimage when the Holy Rosary Society of Holy Child Jesus parish, Richmond Hill, visited May 24.
Diocesan News
NY Hosts Cardinals Dinner for Catholic U.
New York made history and broke its own record – to the tune of $2.1 million in scholarships – when it hosted the 25th American Cardinals Dinner on behalf of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
B’klyn Priest Receives Experience of Lifetime
During all of my years as a seminarian at the North American College in Rome, I had the wonderful experience of attending the Lenten Station Church Masses.
Bishop, Nigerians Pray For Kidnapped Girls
The Nigerian diocesan apostolate joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio in prayer May 27 asking for peace in Nigeria and deliverance for the kidnapped girls who have gained international attention.
Daughters of Charity – Sisters Moving Out of Brooklyn, But Will Keep a Diocesan Presence
The Daughters of Charity have been a staple in Brooklyn for over 40 years, but a call to serve elsewhere has them packing their bags to leave.
Bishop Thanks Oratory for Helping Diocese in Kenya
During a trip to foster his relationship with a parish in Brooklyn, a Kenyan bishop said well meaning people from the developed world often end up causing more harm than good when taking part in short-sighted, mission efforts that leave Africans in greater poverty.
Mass Mob – St. Matthew’s Receives First Visit From Grassroots Movement
A “flash mob” is a large public gathering in which a group of people – typically organized by some form of social media – descends upon a particular place.
Bishop Mugavero – This Weekend Marks 100th Anniversary of His Birth
A former professor once remarked to me that a priest will always have a special place in his heart for the bishop who ordained him. In February of 1979, I was ordained to the priesthood by the fifth Bishop of Brooklyn, Francis J. Mugavero. Over the past 35 years, I have found my old professor to be right. I indeed have a special place in my heart for the late Bishop Mugavero.
Statement from Bishop DiMarzio – On the Alleged Apparition of ‘Our Lady of the Roses’ and the Bayside Movement
Today, I write in order to dissipate any lingering doubts concerning the longstanding position of the Diocese of Brooklyn and the judgment of Bishop Francis J. Mugavero, Fifth Bishop of Brooklyn, regarding the alleged apparitions of Mrs. Veronica Lueken and the “Bayside Movement.”
Visiting Priest Says Egypt Needs Prayers
Dignity for all Egyptians – that is the hope and prayer of one Egyptian priest as the country learns to live under a new constitution, a new president and a soon-to-be elected parliament.