At a recent Estate Planning Conference were, top from left, Msgr. Austin Bennett, Hon. Louis Laurino, Attorneys Michael Ryan, Mindy Trepel, Sharon Cheng, Lawrence Murphy, Karen Yost, Andrea Hyde, Thomas Rice, Kevin Kearney and camera shy, Steven Finkelstein. Below, from left, are Lawrence Murphy, Esq., with Surrogates Hon. Edward Mc Carty, III, Nassau County; Hon. […]
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Key Points in ‘Liberty’ Document
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Here are some key points raised in “Our First, Most Cherished Liberty: A Statement on Religious Liberty” by the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty:. • American Catholics should not have to choose between being Catholics and being Americans. • Attacks on religious liberty have real-world consequences. • Religious liberty […]
The Catholic Evangelist
What is the most important thing every Catholic can do in order to saved? The answer has not changed in 2,000 years: don’t just keep the faith, spread it! The post-resurrection accounts of the appearances of Jesus carry a remarkably clear and consistent impulse to spread the Gospel. In much the same way as Mark […]
An Italian Tradition
Thousands of Catholics joined Bishop Frank Caggiano for a two-hour procession through the streets of Bensonhurst and ended in front of Our Lady of Guadalupe church, Dyker Heights. The nine churches of the Italian apostolate were present for the 30th annual public stations of the cross recited in their native language. The demonstration of faith […]
Hispanic Youth on the March
Young Jornadistas from throughout the diocese woke up early in the morning on Holy Saturday to devote their day to publically expressing their faith. After having fasted the day before, the young followers of Christ once again gave up food during their procession from Transfiguration church, Williamsburg, to St. Matthias, Ridgewood. They stopped in front […]
Over the Brooklyn Bridge
Communion and Liberation sponsored its 17th annual Stations of the Cross procession from Brooklyn, over the Brooklyn Bridge, to Ground Zero. Cardinal Timothy Dolan joined the group for opening prayers at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Brooklyn. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio accompanied the procession over the bridge, leading one of the Stations at mid-span.
Carroll Gardens Procession
Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen parish, Carroll Gardens, conducted its annual Good Friday procession, with a statue of the Sorrowful Mother and a replica of the Body of the crucified Jesus. The walk has been talking place in the predominantly Italian community for more than 60 years.
Chrism Mass
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was joined by seven bishops, and about 300 priests, 100 deacons, and 200 members of the laity at the annual celebration of the Mass of Chrism April 3 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
The First Easter Changed The World
by Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Light and darkness, truth and lies, hope and despair are in a constant battle in the world, but with his death and resurrection Jesus conquered sin and death for all time, Pope Benedict XVI said on Easter. “If Jesus is risen, then – and only then – has […]
Bishop DiMarzio Baptizes 60 at Flushing Parish
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated the Easter Vigil at St. John Vianney Church, Flushing, where he baptized and confirmed 60 new Catholics, all of Chinese descent. Among the concelebrants was Father Antonius Ho, CSJB, administrator. Assisting at the altar was Deacon John McGreevey.