“The main purpose of this pilgrimage is to rediscover and celebrate the mercy of God in the cold world,” said Father John O’Connor.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Unacceptable Accusations
Dear Editor: I am a devout reader of the N.Y. Daily News and was recently angered by the accusations made against our Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio by Assemblywoman Marge Markey, who claimed that the Bishop offered her a $5,000 bribe to withdraw legislation she was introducing that would punish church institutions who cover up sexual abuse against minors and extend the statute of limitations.
Off the Markey
Queens Assemblywoman Slanders Bishop; Catholic League Calls for Her Resignation. Bill Donohue, president of The Catholic League, fired back at the Daily News. He accused them of “slamming the Catholic Church. But this time they really did themselves in: They floated a front-page story by a notorious anti-Catholic bigot accusing a local bishop of bribery.”
National Day of Prayer Observed in Brooklyn
As the country marked the 65th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer, Brooklynites drew closer to God and to each other at prayer services sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio attended an interdenominational service in East New York.
Unity, Diversity: Theme of Migration Day Mass
Almost 1,000 immigrants to Brooklyn and Queens joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the annual diocesan celebration of World Migration Day, April 30 at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights.
Bishop Prays with Ecuadorians After Quake in Their Homeland
“If we pray, God hears us. God has mercy and during this Year of Mercy, God will have mercy on Ecuador.” – Mass paritipant
Church’s New Members Reunite to Pray Together
The newest adult members of the Catholic Church in Brooklyn and Queens came together to pray with their bishop just two weeks after receiving their first sacraments.
Saving Waters of Easter
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio baptized 27 catechumens during Easter Vigil service at St. Agatha’s Church, Sunset Park.
Bridging the Boroughs
About 1,500 people participated in the annual Way of the Cross sponsored by Communion and Liberation on Good Friday. Services began at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, where Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio participated.
Chrism Mass celebrated at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral
Scenes from the Chrism Mass at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral include Bishop DiMarzio mixing Chrism oil; Deacon Marcial Thomas, who will be ordained a priest in June, presents the Chrism oil to Bishop DiMarzio; priests of the diocese renew their promises; and more.
