Bishop Robert Brennan honored all U.S. service members who died in war and commented on Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on artificial intelligence, May 25 during a Memorial Day field Mass.
Diocesan News
How the Seeds of Religious Freedom Were Planted in the Hard Ground of Colonial America
The harsh treatment of colonial Catholics in the 17th and 18th centuries stemmed from the Protestant Reformation starting 1517 in Europe. But that began to change during the American Revolution.
Brighton Beach School Gives Students a Taste of Ukrainian Culture
New Wave Ukrainian Heritage School in Brighton Beach, is open on Saturdays and teaches children ages 3 to 17 the Ukrainian language, culture, and history. Founded in 2016, the school has seen an increase in enrollment since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
Two Founding Members Honored at Knights of Columbus Council 5103’s 65th Anniversary in Queens
The Msgr. Sherman Council 5103 Knights of Columbus in Glendale is celebrating its 65th Anniversary, and its two surviving original members — Don Gander and John Hickey.
Century of Faith, Lifetime of Devotion: Brooklyn Church to Honor ‘Mr. Mac’ and His Devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
At the age of 96, John McAlinden is nearly as old as his beloved St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Alums Return for Bicentennial Time Capsule Unveiling in Queens
The Class of 1976 of Sacred Heart School returned to see the time capsule they buried for America’s Bicentennial 50 years ago unearthed. Today’s students are burying their own time capsule to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.
Scout’s Honor! Teen Offers Helping Hand to Homeless in College Point, Queens
Maribel Perez admires St. Teresa of Calcutta. In particular, she is inspired by the work the woman known as Mother Teresa did. That is why the 16-year-old junior at The Mary Louis Academy spends one Saturday a month handing out bags filled with bars of soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, other toiletries to those in need.
Bishop Robert Brennan Honors Priest Jubilarians at Immaculate Conception Center Mass in Queens
On May 12, Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass for Priest Jubilarians at the Immaculate Conception Center, marking decades of faithful service by clergy across the diocese.
St. Ephrem Catholic Academy Hosts ‘Night of Hope’ in Brooklyn to Support Families Battling Cancer
Edward McCarthy was 14 when he noticed something was wrong. He started to experience headaches and eventually an entire “personality change.” Then, one day, while at the movies, he recalled that his vision blurred.
Boston Archbishop Encourages St. John’s University Graduates to Take Risks
Don’t play it safe. That message was the focus of the commencement address by Archbishop Richard Henning of Boston to the St. John’s University Class of 2026 on May 17.