As Jubilee 2025 comes to a close, The Tablet is looking back at how the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated the Catholic Church’s milestone year, which ended on Jan. 6, and celebrated the 2,025th anniversary of the incarnation of Jesus.
Bishop Robert Brennan
New Archbishop Brings Chicago Flavor to New York City
When Archbishop Ronald Hicks is installed in the Archdiocese of New York at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Feb. 6, it will mark the second time this year that a native of a Chicago suburb has been chosen to hold a prominent position in the Catholic Church.
Diocese of Brooklyn, Parishioners Discuss Increasing Parish Collaboration
On Dec. 10 and 11, diocesan officials met with parishioners from 19 parishes that will enter into a reconfiguration process.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Draws Another Record Crowd in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Bishop Brennan said that the 4,400 young people combined at the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Masses are the future of the Church.
Diocese of Brooklyn’s Christmas Tree a ‘Gift’ Spreading Hope, Joy in Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza looks even grander these days, thanks to the presence of a 25-foot-tall Christmas tree erected by the Diocese of Brooklyn. Bishop Robert Brennan blessed the tree and the creche with holy water on Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Bishop Robert Brennan Among NYC Vigil Attendees Urging Governor Hochul to Veto Assisted Suicide Bill
As temperatures slid into the 20s, a candlelight vigil formed Dec. 4 outside of the Manhattan office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, with participants urging her not to sign a bill that would legalize assisted suicide in New York.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan Ordains 11 New Members to Permanent Diaconate
At the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bishop Robert Brennan ordained 11 men to the permanent diaconate, each committing themselves to a life of service in their parishes. From lifelong Catholics to recent converts, this diverse group steps into a new chapter of ministry.
Diocese of Brooklyn Youth Embrace Pope Leo’s Message of Hope at National Catholic Youth Conference
13 young Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn who traveled to this year’s National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), held in Indianapolis from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22. The group included seven young Catholics from St. Mary of Nazareth and six from the VBCC.
Serving a Purpose: Bishop Brennan to Ordain 10 New Permanent Deacons
Meet the 10 men to be ordained by Bishop Robert Brennan to the permanent diaconate on Nov. 22 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Annual Catholic Youth Day Celebration Reaches Record-High Number
On Nov. 15 the diocese welcomed a record 1,853 young Catholics to its annual Catholic Youth Day celebration — a number Father James Kuroly, director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the diocese, attributed to the dedication of youth ministers.