What has been you experience of World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain thus Far?
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SFC and SFX Form New Partnership
SFC and SFX Form New Partnership St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, Park Slope, and St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, recently announced their new partnership. A red-and-blue St. Francis College banner was unveiled on the elementary school’s facade and a blessing of the partnership was conducted outside the main entrance of the school building last month. […]
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Save the date for “Be Real and Make a Difference: Stop the Violence and Promote the Peace II,”June 18, 1-7 p.m., at St. Malachy, E. New York. Guests: Kapricho, New Creation and Father Espaillat. $5. Call 718-647-1818. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES: Broadcast Media Summer Institute offers workshops in journalism, TV production and computer graphics, July 11-22, at […]
World Youth Day 2011 Patron Saints
Ten Spanish saints have been named patrons of the upcoming WYD in Madrid, Spain, Aug. 16-21. During these final weeks leading up to this festival of faith, check here to learn more about these holy men and women. St. Rafael Arnaiz: WYD’s Youngest Saint Dates: April 9, 1911 – April 26, 1934 Feast Day: April […]
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For the last 30 years, Holy Week observances in the Brooklyn Diocese have not been complete without the annual Caminata de los Jornadistas, or Walk of the Jornadistas. The diocesan Jornada Movement marked the 30th anniversary of this sacrificial walk observing Christ’s final pilgrimage to Mt. Calvary, on Holy Saturday, April 23. Hispanic and Latino […]
Hispanic Retreat: Lay Ministers Prepare for Holy Week by Meditating on Cross of Christ, Blessed Mother
In preparation for Holy Week, nearly 600 Latin American lay ministers from parishes throughout the diocese met at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, April 16 to replenish the faith that drives them to serve their communities. “The Hispanic people have a great devotion to the Cross of Christ and to Our Blessed Mother,” said Auxiliary […]