Marlin and Josibel knew the 5,000-mile hike from their homes in Venezuela to the United States would be tough, especially traveling with children. But the most difficult part was crossing a deadly stretch of Panama’s jungle — the Darién Gap.
Diocesan News
Caring Deacons Step Up to Give Asylum-Seekers Much-Needed Help
Deacons, partnering with Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens, help recent immigrants navigate the U.S. immigration system, obtain work permits, and apply for political asylum.
Deanery Takes Floyd Bennett Migrant Camp Under Its Wing
After Venezuelan migrant Marlimar Gomez bundled up her 4-year-old daughter, two older children, and herself against the frigid southeastern Brooklyn cold, they set out from the tent shelter at Floyd Bennett Field for the walk — more than 4 miles — to the nearest neighborhood, where she hoped to find food, warmer clothes, and, perhaps, toys for the children.
Joseph Esposito, Former NYPD Chief of Department and Valued Diocese of Brooklyn Member, Passes Away at 73
Every day of his 45-year NYPD career, former Chief of Department Joseph Esposito put on his uniform and went to work eager to serve the people of New York. Even during the city’s darkest days, such as 9/11 and its aftermath, he was on the front lines.
Passed Along Generation to Generation, a Police Shield Number Endures
For a long time, Joseph Fox wondered if any current NYPD cop was wearing his father’s old shield number, 10956. When he started trying to find out in 2017, he got the chance to enjoy a little piece of his dad’s Police Department history.
Like Father, Like Son, Like Grandson: The Fox Family’s NYPD Legacy
For retired NYPD Chief Joseph Fox, Feb. 17 is a very special date. In fact, it’s one of the most important dates in the history of his family.
Hispanic Catholics, Young & Old, Turn Out to Celebrate Three Kings Day
Bushwick’s Hispanic Catholic community braved snow flurries and frigid weather to celebrate the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, on Jan. 7. Hundreds streamed into All Saints Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii to commemorate the visit of the Magi — and in doing so, reinforced a sentiment voiced by Bishop Robert Brennan.
Religious Sister Relishes Colorful Christmas Celebrations Back Home In Nigeria
When Sister Elizabeth Ogbu visits her hometown in Nigeria, she especially enjoys going at Christmas. “That’s when I catch all the fun,” she said. “It’s a happy time, I tell you.”
Baby Jesus and Three Kings Revered More in Dominican Republic, a Native Priest Says
Santa Claus does have a fanbase in the Dominican Republic, but not as strong as the Baby Jesus, the Three Kings, and La Vieja Belén.
New Statue Honors St. Nicholas, and Not Just as Model for Santa Claus
The family of Pasqua Gaudiuso Cama, who in 1951 immigrated to Brooklyn from Bari, Italy, honored her on Sunday, Dec. 17, when they donated, in her name, a statue of St. Nicholas of Bari to Sacred Hearts & St. Stephen Parish, Carroll Gardens.