by Antonina Zielinska Continuing their month-long celebration of Polish heritage, the priests and faithful of the Polish Apostolate came together at St. Matthias Church, Ridgewood, for their annual Mass with a guest bishop from their homeland. This year, it was Bishop Artur Mizinski, auxiliary of Lublin, who came to meet the Polish flock residing in […]
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Christmas Stamp Has A Timely Theme
by Carol Zimmerman WASHINGTON (CNS) – When the U.S. Postal Service unveiled its new Christmas stamp Oct. 10 featuring an image of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt, there was no uproar about religion in the public square, or in this case, rectangle. “We didn’t get a single phone call or e-mail from anyone who […]
Aftermath of Vatican II Misinterpreted Missions
by Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) – On the subject of the Second Vatican Council, Ralph Martin is nothing if not an enthusiast. The theologian, who teaches at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit and served as an official expert at the October, 2012, world Synod of Bishops on the new evangelization, said the “wonderful […]
American Among Four New Cardinals
Pope Benedict XVI surprised pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 24 by announcing he would create six new cardinals, including 63-year-old U.S. Archbishop James M. Harvey, prefect of the papal household, in late November. It will be the smallest group of cardinals created since the 1977 consistory when Pope Benedict, the then-Archbishop Joseph Ratzinger, received […]
Life Trumps Party Loyalty
by Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Church teaching against abortion “requires absolute adherence” on the part of Catholic voters, who must “stand united” in opposition to the practice regardless of party affiliation, said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia. “(Abortion) really is a big issue today, and I think what it requires of […]
Family Rosary Rally
Youth, Families Pray the Rosary at St. Mary, Mother of Jesus by Marie Elena Giossi Children had the opportunity to come together to pray the rosary at St. Mary, Mother of Jesus Church, Bensonhurst, Tuesday evening, Oct. 16. In honor of the opening of the Year of Faith, the diocesan Office of Faith Formation […]
Bishop Presents Local Human Development Grants
by Marie Elena Giossi Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio held an awards reception Oct. 18 to honor local recipients of this year’s national Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Grant recipients were personally congratulated by the bishop as well as Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, diocesan vicar for human services; Robert Siebel, CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens […]
Natural Family Planning Sessions in English and Spanish
In order to promote Natural Family Planning (NFP) throughout the diocese, the diocesan Office of Faith Formation is offering training sessions in the Billings Ovulation Method for married couples in English and Spanish. NFP is a safe, natural and effective way to postpone, avoid or achieve pregnancy. It is 100% natural. English: Introductory Session, Nov. […]
First Confirmation – Bishop Sanchez Returns to St. Agatha’s
by Antonina Zielinska Having served the parish of St. Agatha as pastor for 10 years, Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez returned to the Sunset Park community to confer his first Confirmation upon 67 candidates. During his homily, the bishop reassured the candidates that like them, he, too, was scared of a new chapter in his life. […]
Migration Office Honors Shining Stars
At two dinners at Gargiulo’s, Coney Island, the Diocesan Migration Office celebrated the fact that immigrants to the U.S. continue to make a significant contribution to the Church in Brooklyn and Queens. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was joined by Father Patrick Keating, director of the Catholic Migration Office, in presenting the Shining Star Award to members […]