Joseph Borgen has had the same menorah since he built it in kindergarten. He looks forward to the first day of Hanukkah every year, when he can place it in his front window for all those who pass by his apartment to see.
Diocesan News
College Exceeds Compliance Standards for Students With Disabilities, Aims to Welcome
Like many buildings in New York City, St. Francis College checks all of the boxes for compliance with the requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It has the needed elevators, ramps, and signs in Braille throughout its new campus.
Bright Christmas Blesses the Children at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When the holiday season comes around, Father Victor Bolaños’ first priority is making Christmas a memorable one for the children in his parish.
Christmas in Poland: One Priest’s Memories Growing Up
Father Chris Piasta lived under communism growing up in Katowice, Poland, but unlike other Soviet-bloc countries, Christmas was allowed to flourish at his hometown parish.
Parishes React to Bishop’s Lower Attendance Letter
As the faithful in the Diocese of Brooklyn absorbed the news that the number of people attending Mass has decreased in recent years, pastors got busy planning for the future.
Bishop’s Letter Looks to Alter Scheduling for Sunday Masses
A number of parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn are making adjustments in Mass schedules after Bishop Robert Brennan released a letter to the faithful informing them of a drop in attendance.
Food, Family, and Catholic Faith Unite Lithuanian Community at Christmas
Christmas Eve came early this year for the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Lithuanian community.
Student With Cerebral Palsy Flourishes at ADA-Friendly St. Francis College
Jessica Huang, born with cerebral palsy, looks at life a little differently than most of her fellow classmates at St. Francis College. The 20-year-old navigates the world in her wheelchair and has put herself at the forefront of disability advocacy at the school.
Let There Be Light at Diocesan Churches, Says Maimonides Health
Elizabeth Coffaro, president of the Rosary Society at Sts. Simon and Jude Church in Gravesend, said Christmas at the parish will be extra special this year, thanks to Maimonides Health, which is donating money to her church and others to make the holidays brighter.
Diocese of Brooklyn Heralds a New Christmas Season With a Tree Lighting and Nativity Scene Blessing
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s official Christmas tree was brought to life on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Grand Army Plaza, with Bishop Robert Brennan leading the event and blessing the tree. The ceremony fell on the feast of St. Nicholas, a nod to the saint who served as the inspiration for Santa Claus.