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The Faces of Migration Day 2013

Members of the Korean Apostolate in the diocese participated in the annual Migration Day celebration. Photos © Marie Elena Giossi
Members of the Korean Apostolate in the diocese participated in the annual Migration Day celebration. Photos © Marie Elena Giossi

Hundreds gathered at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, to celebrate their unity in faith and diversity in language and culture at the Brooklyn Diocese’s annual Migration Day Mass, Sunday, April 14.

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio with members of the Indonesian Apostolate.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio with members of the Indonesian Apostolate.

Donning the garb of their homelands, Catholics representing 32 ethnic groups participated in the festivities, which included an afternoon Mass, celebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, and a reception featuring foods from around the globe.

 

Father Patrick J. Keating, CEO of Catholic Migration Services, welcomes Deacon Franklin Munoz and his family.
Father Patrick J. Keating, CEO of Catholic Migration Services, welcomes Deacon Franklin Munoz and his family.

 

 

 

standing with members of the Lithuanian Apostolate, Msgr. Ronald Marino, president and vicar for migrant and ethnic apostolates, displays a traditional Lithuanian wedding cake.
Standing with members of the Lithuanian Apostolate, Msgr. Ronald Marino, president and vicar for migrant and ethnic apostolates, displays a traditional Lithuanian wedding cake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Girls dressed in Polish costumes exchange the sign of peace.
Girls dressed in Polish costumes exchange the sign of peace.
Members of the Mexican Apostolate lead the festivities in the cathedral pavilion.
Members of the Mexican Apostolate lead the festivities in the cathedral pavilion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Women, men and children of various ethnic background came together to celebrate their one faith.
Women, men and children of various ethnic backgrounds came together to celebrate their one faith.

 

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