My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, The “door of faith” (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into His Church. So writes Pope Benedict XVI, in his Apostolic Letter, Porta Fidei, announcing the Year of Faith, which will open on the […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On Sept. 16, the Church in the United States celebrates Catechetical Sunday, an annual event which reminds us of the responsibility of the Church to teach and hand on the faith. This year’s theme is “Catechists and Teachers as Agents of the New Evangelization.” As I have […]
Each year during Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visits a number of schools in the diocese. At each stop, he likes to play a game with the student body when the students come together in an assembly. He calls it “Stump the Bishop.” Any boy or girl can stand up, speak into the microphone […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, As I continue my summer focus on the lives of saints, I write this week about the life of St. John Marie Vianney, the Curé D’Ars, whose feast day is Aug. 6. The story of St. John Vianney is a captivating one. This man who began his […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This weekend, the Church of Brooklyn and Queens rejoices in the ordination of six men into the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. Our men have studied at different seminaries, and yet all will serve eventually in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Each ordination ceremony is like giving birth to […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Over the last several years, it has become increasingly clear that our nation’s political elites are waging a war against religious freedom. The most recent attack is from the Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate, which is forcing all but narrowly defined religious organizations to provide contraceptives, […]
Cathedral Preparatory Seminary held its annual Alumni Reunion and Immaculata Award Ceremony at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston. In addition to celebrating the 50th Anniversary Class of 1962 and the 25th Anniversary Class of 1987, Cathedral Prep granted its highest honor it can bestow to Msgr. John Maksymowicz, ’65, Secretary to the Apostolic Nuncio […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Fifty years ago, I graduated from St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark. It was an honor for me to be invited back this year to my alma mater to deliver the commencement address. This time of the year always reminds me of the great impact that our educational […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This is the third in a series on the Theology of the Body. As we continue the series on the Theology of the Body, and having considered last week marriage as a sacrament and the great challenge that it is today in our Church and world, we […]
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated the Easter Vigil at St. John Vianney Church, Flushing, where he baptized and confirmed 60 new Catholics, all of Chinese descent. Among the concelebrants was Father Antonius Ho, CSJB, administrator. Assisting at the altar was Deacon John McGreevey.
