My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On July 16, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Personally, I have a very special devotion to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the feast is also so much a part of the life of our diocese, especially at the parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Williamsburg. It has been my tradition to celebrate one of the Feast Day Masses and join in one of the two processions on that day through the neighborhood.
Put Out into the Deep
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the seventh Bishop of Brooklyn, has led the Diocese since 2003. He is a forceful voice on behalf of migrants and immigrants, whose causes he has worked for through most of his priestly ministry. Complete Bio
Religious Freedom Must Be Protected
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Since 2012, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has declared a two-week period called “The Fortnight for Freedom.” This year, it takes place from June 21 to July 4, our national Independence Day.
Preparing for Major Youth Events
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Every survey that is taken in the parishes regarding the priorities of the parishioners always results in youth ministry being the top priority of all polled. Instinctively, we all understand that if we do not transmit the faith to our coming generation there will be no recognizable Church.
We Call God ‘Abba,’ Father
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, There is no better meditation on the theology of fatherhood than the Lord’s Prayer. They are the words that Our Lord used to instruct His Apostles when they asked Him, “Teach us to pray.”
New Priests Understand Role of Service
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This week’s column gives me an opportunity to reflect on the Ordination of ten priests for service to the faithful of the Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens, held on June 4 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph. Every Ordination takes on its own particular character, perhaps because of the differences of those being Ordained
Albany Bill Is Short Sighted
Since the national clergy abuse scandal erupted in 2002, the Diocese of Brooklyn has not wavered in its commitment to protect children and assist victims of past abuse. Some members of the clergy did terrible things and hurt innocent people. We want to support, pray for, and help all victims heal, while ensuring children in our community are never hurt again.
A Day to Remember
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, As we approach Memorial Day, which was originally was called Decoration Day, we are reminded that this is a day of remembrance for those who have died in defense of our Nation. The actual beginnings of Memorial Day seem to be lost in history.
The Facts About Immigration
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, The current politicization of the issue of undocumented workers in our country is truly unfortunate. It is a social problem that demands our attention and one that needs a solution, but not an issue that can be solved without addressing the racist and xenophobic tendencies that lay […]
Marital Bond Cannot Be Broken
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This is the last in a series of articles summarizing the teaching of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, on The Joy of Love. This installment summarizes Chapter Eight which is perhaps the most difficult chapter to understand.
Church Is a Family of Families
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, In this third in a series of articles, I continue my review of the Apostolic Exhortation, The Joy of Love.