Diocesan News

Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg

The annual Feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Williamsburg, in honor of the parish patron and St. Paolino di Nola completed its 12-day run on Sunday, July 19, with a third “dance” of the Giglio. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio attended on July 16, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and participated in a procession throughout the neighborhood’s streets. Msgr. Joseph Calise, pastor, thanked Carl Bonomo, chairman, and his committee for the feast’s success. Paul ‘Bo’ Pennolino was honored as the No. 1 Capo and Joey Aragona served as this year’s Turk. John Notaro was presented the Pastor’s Award for his dedication to the event. A special award was presented to the neighborhood’s two New York Fire Department houses for their service to the community.