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.

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.

Bishop Blesses Couples Celebrating Anniversaries

Special recognition was given to couples celebrating 25th and 50th anniversaries at the diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.

Life Support

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the honoree at The Bridge to Life’s 25th annual gala luncheon.

Approaching Ordination Days

On Saturday, May 27, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain 12 men to the permanent diaconate at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights. On Saturday, June 3, Bishop DiMarzio will ordain 10 men to the priesthood at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral. Both ordinations will be broadcast live on NET-TV.