For Peter, the journey to sobriety began at St. Christopher’s Inn in Garrison, which has offered 12-step treatment programs since 1960.
Diocesan News
From Band Room to Big Stage: Bishop Loughlin Hits NYC’s Honors Festival
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School’s symphonic band — featuring 23 brass, percussion, and woodwind musicians — performed March 28 at New York City’s prestigious High School Honors Music Festival, the only Catholic school to do so.
From Sailor Dresses to Plaid Skirts, How Catholic School Uniforms Have Changed
From simple smocks to jumpers to plaid skirts, Catholic school uniforms have evolved over the decades, says Sally Dwyer-McNulty, a history professor at Marist University and author of a book on Catholic clothing.
Lights, Camera, Catechesis: Father Joseph Gibino’s Show Takes on Big Questions in Brooklyn
Father Joseph is the host of a new half-hour television show, “Faith Explained,” that will air on NET-TV. Part talk show and part educational series, “Faith Explained” will feature Father Gibino speaking to viewers about issues of interest to Catholics.
In Brooklyn, Cathedral Basilica of St. James Fills With Hope on Easter
Faithful from across Brooklyn and Queens gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James for Easter Mass on April 5, leaving many hopeful for the future of the Church.
Easter Vigil Illuminates Faith Journeys of 1,288 New Catholics
The Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Brooklyn has reported that 1,288 people — including 683 catechumens and 605 candidates — will become fully initiated into the faith at Easter Vigils this year throughout the diocese.
Bishop DiMarzio, Italian Apostolate’s Way of the Cross in Brooklyn
The Italian Apostolate of the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated along with Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio a candlelight Way of the Cross on Good Friday.
Good Friday Way of the Cross Draws Faithful Seeking Deeper Walk With Christ
Hundreds of Catholics and Greek Orthodox Christians united for a Good Friday Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Bishop Robert Brennan Washes Feet of 12 During Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Brooklyn
Chris Campo said he was “humbled” to have his feet washed by Bishop Robert Brennan at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.
Archbishop Hicks Joins Catholic Charities’ Holy Thursday Food Distribution in NYC
Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York blessed the mounds of fresh food and then helped hand it out April 2 at the annual Holy Thursday Food Distribution conducted by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York in partnership with Goya Foods.