Pope Leo XIV has quoted Bob Dylan in the foreword of a new collection of his addresses on peace published recently by the Vatican.

We are blessed by a strong commitment to the diaconate in the Diocese of Brooklyn, ensuring deacons can continue serving generations to come.

If every church in the diocese adds an AED countless people would be able to respond during an emergency, and countless lives could be saved.

Pope Leo XIV’s formal apology for the Holy See’s historical role in legitimizing or delaying condemnation of slavery invites us to repentance and renewed fidelity to the Gospel.

On June 6, the Diocese of Brooklyn witnessed a moment of profound grace as Bishop Robert Brennan ordained Paul Zwolak to the priesthood at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James. His desire to work with youth speaks directly to one of the great pastoral needs of our time.

In recent years, immigration-related scams have surged dramatically. Fraudsters impersonate staff from Catholic Charities and Catholic Migration Services, create fake social media pages, and demand payments for services that our agencies provide freely. 

Leaving the nurturing environment of a Catholic school doesn’t mean leaving faith behind. The lessons learned: reverence for the Eucharist, love for neighbor, and trust in God’s plan, are lifelong gifts.

May the fire of Pentecost burn away our fears, melt our divisions, and propel us outward to make disciples of all the people who call the diocese home.

This Mother’s Day, let’s do more than send cards or flowers. Let us entrust our mothers, living and deceased, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.