Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio installed new deans for five areas in the diocese.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Bishop Leads Faithful in Praying for Vocations
During his homily for the Eucharistic Holy Hour and Vespers for Vocations at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Oct. 8, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio told congregants that the responsibility to pray for future leaders in the Church lands on the shoulders of the faithful.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrates Mass in the Capelinha in Fatima, Portugal, for hundreds of English-speaking pilgrims.
Pastoral Year Opens
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the auxiliary bishops and other priests in diocesan offices, celebrated Mass at Holy Name Church, Windsor Terrace, with diocesan employees to mark the opening of the pastoral year.
Diocese Establishes New Commission on Racism
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is forming a new commission to study the effects of racism in the Church and on the Diocese. He made the announcement Aug. 24 at a specially called Mass for Solidarity and Peace to counter the recent racist overtones of demonstrations in Charlottesville, Va.
US Bishops Establish Committee to Tackle Racism
In the wake of a deadly white supremacist march on Charlottesville, Va., the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced that it had established an Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism.
Bay Ridge Parish Marks 125th Year
Our Lady of Angels parish in Bay Ridge will close the celebration of its 125th anniversary year in September with four events.
Trilingual Flushing Parish Marks 50 Years of Faith
If you walked along Flushing’s Union Street on Saturday afternoon, June 24, you would have witnessed a diverse community thriving with the sounds of a sweet celebration: drums thumping, cymbals clanging, confetti streams hissing and voices singing.
Diocese Sets Up New Secretariat For Evangelization and Catechesis
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has announced the formation of the new Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis and named Theodore Musco as the Secretary of the Office.
Teachers Honored for Their Years of Service
Catholic School teachers from Brooklyn and Queens, who were retiring or celebrating special anniversaries, were honored at a Teachers’ Recognition Mass and Celebration June 9 at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.
