Diocesan News

Charismatic Renewal’s 50th Jubilee Celebrations

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office of the diocese is hosting 50th jubilee celebrations in Brooklyn and Queens this fall.

In Brooklyn, the celebration will be held Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SS. Simon and Jude parish, Gravesend. “Called to be My Witnesses” (Acts 1:8) will be the theme. The speaker will be Father Bill Halbing. Music will be provided by Revelation 23 and People of Praise.

In Queens, the celebration is planned for Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Sebastian parish, Woodside.

“You Will Receive Power When the Holy Spirit Comes Upon You” (Acts 1:8) will be the theme. The

featured speakers are Maria Vadia and Msgr. Joseph Malagreca. Music will be provided by the Filipino Charismatic Ministry, led by Butch and Antoinette Nunez.

For more details, contact Josephine Cachia in the diocesan Charismatic Renewal Office at 718-377-4101 or crobkny@verizon.net.