The the state of New York gave a $100,000 grant to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood to improve pollinator habitats on their 211-acre Long Island campus.
Diocesan News
A Century’s Worth of Living is Celebrated at Ozanam Hall in Queens
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home in Bayside threw a birthday luncheon on June 11 for its centenarian residents – folks who are 100 years of age and older. The residents shared their secrets to a long life.
Diocese of Brooklyn Mass of Consecration to Sacred Heart of Jesus Stirs Hopes for Peace
On June 12, the Diocese of Brooklyn joined a nationwide effort to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the country’s 250th birthday. Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, the vicar general for the diocese, celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
Diocese of Brooklyn Credited With ‘Consistent Compliance’ in First-Year Review of Child-Protection Program
An independent monitor’s first-year review of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s child-protection program has credited the diocese’s efforts to foster a safe environment and recommended enhancements for current processes.
To Mark 250 Years of American Independence, Visit These Revolutionary War Sites in the Diocese of Brooklyn
If you live in the Diocese of Brooklyn, you don’t have to read history books to learn about the American Revolution. History is right on your doorstep. Brooklyn neighborhoods served as the backdrop of the Battle of Brooklyn on Aug. 27, 1776, — the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
The Tablet All-Scholastic Team 2026
The Class of 2026 boasts accomplished graduates from Catholic high schools in Brooklyn and Queens who are saying goodbye to their schools and moving on to the next big step in their lives.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, who operate several environmentally friendly programs on and near their Long Island campus, are the recipients of a new award aimed at promoting sustainability.
Despite Risks, Jesuit ‘Circuit Rider’ Boldly Shared the Faith in Colonial America, and NYC
Jesuit missionaries, like Father Ferdinand Farmer, rode horseback deep into the colonial frontier to celebrate Mass with isolated pockets of Catholics. But because of entrenched anti-Catholic laws, they had to be secret about it.
Holy Cross Community Rallies to Help Beloved Teacher Find Liver Donor
After a routine colonoscopy led to a life-changing diagnosis, Holy Cross High School French teacher and dean Blaine Palmer has spent nearly a year undergoing treatment for colon cancer that spread to his liver. Now, surrounded by the support of students, colleagues, family, and friends, Palmer is searching for a living liver donor — what doctors say could help make him cancer-free.
Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Magnifica Humanita’ Apology for Church’s Role in Slavery Well Received in Diocese of Brooklyn
In “Magnifica Humanitas,” his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV focused on the dangers that artificial intelligence poses. But he also wrote about the evils of slavery and asked for forgiveness for the church’s slow response. His message was well received in the Diocese of Brooklyn.