The Diocese’s Catholic Migration Office (CMO) held two dinners to honor their Shining Stars, Oct. 7 and 14. Each apostolate celebrated one of its members. The honors were bestowed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio; Father Patrick Keating, CMO director, and Msgr. Ronald Marino, Vicar for Migrant Services. The honorees and their apostolates are: Antonio and […]
A statue of Mary lies destroyed on the ground during a demonstration against banking and finance outside the Church of Sts. Marcellinus and Peter in Rome Oct. 15. The church was the scene of violence during protests against the banking and finance sectors. At one point, peaceful protesters took refuge on the steps of the […]
by Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) – Since 2006, the U.S. Catholic bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services has helped more than 2,700 victims of human trafficking obtain food, clothing and access to medical care. That service has come to a halt because the agency recently learned it did not receive a new grant award for this […]
The NET held its second annual Faith Film Festival at St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights. Seven finalists from the The NET series were screened. Above, Will Fonseca, producer, and Lorena Jorge, host, kick off the awards ceremonies. Below, they present Steve Brio, lead actor in “Hero” with the Lighthouse Audience Award and Light Vision Award. […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services and a group representing hundreds of other Christian military chaplains have objected to a Pentagon memo allowing military chaplains to participate in or officiate at same-sex marriages on or off military installations. The memo was issued by Undersecretary of Defense Clifford […]
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Campus in Williamsburg got a jump on All Saints Day when it held its All Saints Parade. The parade marched around the neighborhood with several stops to pause and pray the Hail Mary. Students participated by learning about the saint, preparing a report, and […]
by Marie Elena Giossi Hundreds of present and former students, teachers, friends and fellow Sisters of St. Joseph attended a special Mass of Thanksgiving and reception honoring Sister Kathleen Sullivan, C.S.J., former principal, at St. Francis Xavier parish, Park Slope, Oct. 16. After over 60 years of service as a Catholic educator in the Brooklyn […]
A relic of St. Damien of Molokai, revered for his ministry among the victims of Hansen’s disease (leprosy) in Hawaii, will be available for public veneration in the Brooklyn Diocese on three occasions in November: • Friday, Nov. 4, 7-10 p.m., St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn; • Sunday, Nov. 6, 1:30 p.m., St. Nicholas of […]
The Diocese of Brooklyn has placed Msgr. Thomas Brady on administrative leave following an allegation of inappropriate contact with a minor. He will remain on leave pending a thorough investigation of the matter by the Staten Island District Attorney. Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes recused himself from the case because of a personal friendship […]
by Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI announced a special “Year of Faith” to help Catholics appreciate the gift of faith, deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to sharing faith with others. Celebrating Mass Oct. 16 with participants in a Vatican conference on new evangelization, the pope said the […]
