Passage of the medical use of marijuana does not bode well for the State of New York.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Dedication of St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral (with photos)
More than 2,000 people made up the overflow crowd as Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio dedicated St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral in Prospect Heights. The event, which was televised live on NET-TV, symbolized the rebirth of the 100-year-old church building and the renewal in the neighborhood. More than 270 priests, seven bishops and retired Cardinal Edward Egan, the former […]
Ambitious Plan for Vocation Recruitment
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Last week, the priests of the diocese gathered together in a convocation to discuss issues important to the life of the diocese. This recent convocation centered on vocations, especially to the priesthood and religious life including sisters and brothers. The day prepared us for the dedication of the St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral. Clearly we understood, during the day, that if the life of the Church which centers on the Eucharist, is to be continued, if we are to fill our churches not only with beauty but also with God’s people, we need ministers who make Christ present in the churches.
Ite Ad Joseph – Go to Joseph!
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Text of the Bishop’s homily at the dedication of St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, May 13: In 1989, Ken Folette wrote a book entitled “The Pillars of the Earth,” which dramatized in a fictional way the construction of a cathedral in England during the 12th Century. Of course, the plot was rather complicated. However, the description of the building of the cathedral itself was fascinating.
The Gift of Our Mothers
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, It is by a wonderful coincidence that Mother’s Day falls in the month of May dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. As we contemplate the great gift of motherhood, there is no better backdrop from which to view motherhood than looking to the Motherhood of Mary, […]
Introducing St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral
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.
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.