Second of Two Columns on Migration My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Perhaps it would be helpful to describe the position of the Church on migration by mentioning the five general principles which guide the Church’s view on migration issues contained in the Bishops’ statement entitled, “Strangers No Longer, Together on the Journey […]
The annual Scholarship Dinner, conducted each year by the Futures in Education Foundation, took place Oct. 9 in the main ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. More than $2 million was raised to support Catholic education in Brooklyn and Queens. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio congratulated the honorees – N.Y.C. Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, seen […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Last week, I was scheduled to speak at an event sponsored by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations surrounding the United Nations High Level Discussion of Development and Migration. Unfortunately, my recent hospitalization prevented my participation. This is the first time […]
by Antonina Zielinska In the wake of the tragic deaths of over a 100 immigrants off the coast of Italy, the faithful of Italian descent gathered for the 32nd annual Italian Apostolate Day in honor of Our Lady of Pompei. After reciting the Rosary in Italian, the congregation in the Basilica of Regina Pacis, Bensonhurst, […]
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development, presents Father Tom Brosnan, pastor of Sacred Heart, Bayside, and members of the parish with a check for more than $13,000, representing the amount that Sacred Heart has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the parish can […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, The Lord often provides us with unexpected opportunities for reflection and prayer. My opportunity came this past week when I was hospitalized for a severe throat and upper respiratory infection. So, in this week when we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, I had Pope […]
The Diocese’s Catholic Committee on Scouting held its annual Bishop’s Dinner Sept. 19 at El Caribe Country Club, Mill Basin. The following honorees were awarded: Bishop’s Good Scout Award Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan (Posthumous) Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, Diocesan Superintendent of Schools The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn Chairman’s Award For Lifetime of Service to Catholic Scouting Msgr. […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Cathedral Preparatory Seminary began its history in the Fall of 1914 at the corners of Atlantic and Washington Avenues in Brooklyn. Founded as a preparatory high school, Cathedral was also a seminary – a place where boys who expressed at an early age a desire to discern […]
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is commemorating his 10th anniversary (2003-2013) as Bishop of Brooklyn. In the September 28 issue, the special pullout section features a tribute to Bishop DiMarzio. Below are the online links to those stories. Please click an individual link to be brought to that specific page: Behind the Scenes With Bishop DiMarzio Timeline: […]
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio traditionally baptizes, distributes Communion and confirms new Catholics during Easter Vigil services around the diocese.
