On May 1, we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, and on May 13, (the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima) we celebrate the Rededication and Consecration of the Altar of the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Memories of Two New Saints
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Truly, as we have celebrated Easter, we now come to a celebration which enhances our understanding of the Easter feast.
God’s Anointed Ones
Each year as we come to this wonderful celebration of the Mass of Chrism, we have an opportunity to reflect because together we form the one body of Christ, the Church.
A Chance for Personal Renewal
Just last week, we saw a wonderful witness on the part of Pope Francis on the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Multi-Talented Bishop-Elect Scharfenberger
With joy, and yet some regret for the loss to the Diocese of Brooklyn, I write today regarding the nomination of Msgr. Edward Scharfenberger as the 10th Bishop of Albany and am pleased to offer some reflections on his life and ministry in Brooklyn and Queens.
Bishop: Immigrants Don’t Leave Dignity at Border
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio gave a presentation entitled “Catholic Teaching on the Issue of Immigration” at St. John’s University, Jamaica.
We Need Education Tax Credits
Last week, I traveled to Albany with my brother bishops of New York State for the annual Catholics at the Capitol lobbying day event.
McClancy Softball Receives Special Blessing
Members of the Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, junior varsity softball team attended Mass together on Sunday, March 16 at Corpus Christi Church, Woodside. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant and spoke about the impact teenagers can have on the Church. Meanwhile, Corpus Christi pastor Father Patrick West blessed the team after Mass and […]
Using New Tools of Communications
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On May 22, 2014, the Diocese of Brooklyn will celebrate World Communications Day. We are delighted that His Excellency, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, President of the Pontifical Council on Social Communications, will receive our St. Francis de Sales Distinguished Communicator Award. In addition, he will be our […]
Sharing the Light of Faith
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, The generous response to last year’s Annual Catholic Appeal, Renewing Our Faith Through Acts of Charity, was not only charitable in theme but also in results. You, the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn, have responded and embraced Christ’s message to love your neighbor as yourself. These […]
