The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, held during the evening of Holy Thursday, commemorates the institution of the Eucharist as the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the priesthood.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Easter Triduum to Begin With Holy Thursday Evening Mass
The sacred Easter Triduum — which marks the end of the Lenten season and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil — begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Held during the evening of Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper is regarded as one of the most important Catholic liturgies of the year.
Bishop DiMarzio Speaks of Priestly Brotherhood at Chrism Mass
The brotherhood of priests and their common devotion to Jesus Christ was a thread running through the Chrism Mass that took place Holy Tuesday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Bishop DiMarzio Warns NY Legalizing Marijuana ‘Not a Good Thing for Our Society’
Bishop Nicolas DiMarzio came out strongly against New York State’s move to legalize recreational marijuana, warning that letting people smoke pot will lead to serious health effects.
Chrism Mass to Bless Holy Oils Set for Holy Tuesday
The holy oils used throughout the year in the Diocese of Brooklyn for baptisms, confirmations, ordinations of priests and other milestone events will be blessed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the Chrism Mass on March 30.
Only in Print: Palm Sunday Mass Returns After Pandemic’s One-Year Mark
This Palm Sunday, priests and bishops across the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated Palm Sunday Masses in person.
Bishop DiMarzio Celebrates Mass on Anniversary of Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay’s Death
Parishioners flocked to St. Brigid Church on Saturday for a Mass for the repose of the soul of Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay, their beloved late pastor, on the first anniversary of his death from complications of COVID-19.
Twenty-Seven Years of Service: The Bishop’s Personal Secretary, Joanne Weiss
She may be the person in the Diocese of Brooklyn who knows Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio best. Joanne Weiss has logged 27 years as his personal secretary — a tenure that dates back to the days before he was a bishop.
Good Friday Collection for Holy Land Seeks More Support to Make up for 2020
The annual Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land has much catching up to do this year. Twelve months ago the pandemic kept Catholics from attending Good Friday services when the donations are traditionally given.
St. Joseph Pastries Back After Tough Year for Bakers
The unique pastries sfingi and zeppole are back in bakery showcases in time for the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19. The feast this year will occur during the “Year of St. Joseph,” which began on Dec. 8 when Pope Francis called for a year-long celebration of the canonized carpenter.