“He Built This City: Joe Macken’s Model,” is a miniature landscape of New York City’s five boroughs. Among the 1 million buildings represented are churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Diocesan News
‘Be Thou My Vision’: A Classic Hymn for St. Patrick and the Ages
One of the oldest and most globally beloved Catholic hymns, “Be Thou My Vision,” has a remarkable history dating back to the sixth century. The story of “Be Thou My Vision” begins with St. Patrick, who was kidnapped when he was 16 years old by pirates and then sold into slavery in Ireland
Shamrock & Roll: Breaking Down the Icons of St. Patrick’s Day
Celtic crosses, shamrocks, and green — these symbols of Irish pride have come to represent the “Emerald Isle,” and tell the story of Ireland’s long history of Catholicism, evangelization, and migration.
Bishop Brennan Urges Graduating Seniors in Diocese of Brooklyn to ‘Stay Connected’ to Their Faith
Liam Moloney will graduate from Holy Cross High School and is confident a bright future lies ahead, in part because he will continue his Catholic education by attending Kings College. He was one of approximately 1,000 graduating seniors from Diocese of Brooklyn schools who attended a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Brennan in their honor.
Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade Honors Irish American Culture and Faith
Frigid weather could not quell the joyous spirit of the crowd assembled on March 15 for the 51st Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Following Outpouring of Support, St. Camillus to Remain Open
Father James Rodriguez informed parishioners at the 11:30 a.m. Mass of Bishop Robert Brennan’s decision to preserve St. Camillus Church.
Franciscan Hospitality, Gametime Prayer a Big Deal During Big East Tourney
As the Big East takes over New York City from March 11-14, locals and visitors alike can find banners for each institution hung at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, located just a block away from Madison Square Garden.
From Psalms to Parables: Diocese of Brooklyn Catholics Share Their Favorite Bible Passages
For a book written 2,000 years ago, the Bible remains a hot seller with no signs of slowing. According to Circana BookScan, a firm that monitors book sales, Bible sales have skyrocketed in recent years. In 2025, 19 million copies were sold in the U.S. — double the amount sold in 2019.
At Halfway Point, Lenten Pilgrims Say Faith Grows Along the Route
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s 2026 Lenten Pilgrimage reached its halfway point on March 12, and participants said their faith has grown with each step.
Immaculate Conception Alum Returns to Re-Dedicate Library Named for Mom
More than 70 years after graduating from Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Joseph McCann returned to help re-dedicate the school library named for his mother.