Pope Francis has appointed two priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn – the Very Reverend James Massa, 54, and the Reverend Canon Witold Mroziewski, 49 – as auxiliary bishops of Brooklyn. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S., made the announcement public on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain the new […]
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Communicating the Message of Pentecost
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Each year, DeSales Media Group sponsors a celebration of World Communications Day with a conference inviting members of the Diocese to explore how they can become better communicators of their faith. This year, this day coincides with the celebration of Pentecost where the initial communication of faith was made by the Holy Spirit who set the Apostles forth.
TV Coverage of Ordinations
NET-TV will provide live coverage of the ordinations to the permanent diaconate by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio on Saturday, May 23, at 11 a.m. Co-hosts for this special presentation will be Ed Wilkinson, Editor of The Tablet, and Deacon Kevin McCormack, principal of Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge. NET-TV can be seen on Ch. 97 of Time […]
Bishop DiMarzio: Undocumented Should Not Be ‘Locked Up’
A scathing new report on the conditions under which immigrants are detained concludes with the U.S. bishops’ recommendation that the current system be dismantled and replaced.
The Potential of a Good Education
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Mid-May begins the graduation season, first for colleges and universities, and then high schools and eventually for elementary schools. It is always heartwarming to see proud graduates be recognized for the hard work which they put in for being good students. And justly proud they should be […]
Strengthening the Future of the Diocese
Our parishes and Diocese must look to the future with plans to strengthen our faith. With that in mind, we are embarking on a bold initiative entitled Generations of Faith.
New Rector Installed at Cathedral
Father Peter Purpura was installed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio as the rector of St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, on Good Shepherd Sunday.
Bishop Urges New Catholics to Share Their Experiences
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio encouraged the newest members of the Catholic Church in Brooklyn and Queens to learn more about their faith and to share it with others.
Married Couples Explain How They Stay Together
Married couples marking significant anniversaries, ranging from 25 to 70 years, were honored at the annual diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration, April 25.
Commitment to the Future
An aging infrastructure and personnel and an eye toward the future demand that the Diocese take certain financial measures into account, and so it has announced that it will undergo a major capital campaign.