by Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The deadly bombing of a new church in northern Tanzania left at least two people dead and a dozen injured, while the Vatican nuncio escaped unharmed after the attack. Archbishop Francisco Padilla, apostolic nuncio to Tanzania, was among those attending the inauguration of a new church in the […]
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Prayers for Beatified Puerto Rican Layman
by Marie Elena Giossi Petitions for health and healing were raised to Blessed Carlos Manuel “Charlie” Rodríguez at a bilingual Mass of intercession at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Corona, May 4. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Blessed Charlie, who is the first Puerto Rican to be beatified. The largely […]
Knights to the Rescue
Councils Respond to a Member’s Tragedy and Grief by Marie Elena Giossi When tragedy struck a local Knight of Columbus and his family far from home, his brother Knights in two states and their local communities responded with overwhelming concern and support. On Holy Saturday, March 30, the Malave family of St. Fidelis parish, College […]
Abortion Doctor Is Declared a Murderer
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) – Dr. Kermit Gosnell may have been convicted May 13 of murder at his Philadelphia abortion clinic, but “nothing can bring back the innocent children he killed, or make up for the vulnerable women he exploited,” said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. And, he added, “the repugnance of his clinic conditions” must be remembered. […]
‘Dialogue’ with LCWR Continues
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Two days after the head of the Vatican office overseeing religious life said he had not been consulted by the Vatican’s doctrinal office about a controversial investigation of American nuns, the two bodies affirmed their “common commitment” to reform of the U.S.-based Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). Brazilian Cardinal Joao […]
St. John’s University President Resigns
Vincentian Father Donald J. Harrington announced his resignation May 3 as the president of St. John’s University. He had been president at St. John’s for 24 years. His resignation takes effect July 31. In a letter announcing his resignation to St. John’s faculty and students, Father Harrington said, “I do this with the firm conviction […]
Religious Recall Vatican II Shaped Their Vocations
by Marie Elena Giossi “We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe” was the theme of this year’s diocesan celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life, which drew more than 100 attendees to the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, April 27. The celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life, instituted by Pope John Paul II in 1997, is […]
Happy Together – Couples Renew Marriage Vows on Significant Anniversaries (with slideshow)
Couples from around the Diocese of Brooklyn reaffirmed their love for one another “in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, all the days of their lives” at the annual Diocesan Eucharistic Celebration of Wedding Anniversaries, held April 27 at Immaculate Conception Monastery, Jamaica. Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros celebrated the morning Mass, […]
Deans Installed – Diocese Inaugurates New Structures That Replace Parish Clusters
by Ed Wilkinson A new deanery structure for the diocese has begun with enthusiastic prayer. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio conducted a vespers service during which he formally installed 22 priests as deans April 28 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn. Deaneries, or groupings of parishes in specific neighborhoods, replace parish clusters for the purpose of planning […]
Diocesan Pilgrimage
Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros led more than 40 pilgrims from Brooklyn and Queens on a diocesan Year of Faith pilgrimage to Italy, April 11-19. Organized by diocesan pilgrimage director, Father Gerard Sauer, the nine-day sojourn featured visits to various holy sites and shrines in the cities of Florence, Assisi and Rome. However, the highlight was […]