Deacon John Cantirino and Denise Collins both remember the decades before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, when it seemed like the landmark 1973 decision was here to stay.
Bishop Robert Brennan
PHOTOS: Diocese of Brooklyn’s Prayer Service in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The diocese’s annual prayer service commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held at noon on Monday, Jan. 16, at St. Kevin Church, located at 45-21 194th Street in Flushing.
Annual Mass Celebrating Haitian Independence Rebounds From Pandemic
Bishop Robert Brennan joined about 600 Catholics of Haitian heritage from across the diocese filled St. Jerome Parish Jan. 1 for the Mass celebrating Haitian Independence Day.
Bishop Brennan Lights Christmas Tree at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James with Knights of Columbus
Bishop Robert Brennan was joined by members of the Bishop Daily Council No. 17000 of the Knights of Columbus and several parishioners for a special Christmas tree lighting at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James on Sunday, December 18.
Diocese of Brooklyn’s Christmas Tree Lights Up The Sky at Grand Army Plaza
With the flip of a switch, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s official Christmas tree came to life on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with 16,000 twinkling lights shining brightly against the evening sky.
Bishop Robert Brennan to Light Christmas Tree and Bless Nativity Scene in Grand Army Plaza
Bishop Robert Brennan will join DeSales Media Group at the official Diocesan Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and blessing of the Nativity Scene in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.
One Year Later, Bishop Brennan Gives Thanks ‘For the Gift of Being Here’
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, where one year before, he was installed as the eighth Bishop of Brooklyn.
Fontbonne Honors Memory of Sr. Ita Ford on Anniversary
When Allie Hinz, a senior at Fontbonne Hall Academy, learned recently about the legacy of Sister Ita Ford, M.M., the Maryknoll sister who was murdered in El Salvador 42 years ago while serving as a missionary in that war-torn country, she found her life story deeply inspiring.
CCBQ Turkey Giveaway Provides Food, Joy and Relief For Families
Many families in need will be having a turkey for Thanksgiving, despite the high price for the bird — nearly $2 per pound according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (73% higher than last year) — thanks to Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens, which distributed free turkeys at Holy Innocents Church in Flatbush, on Monday, Nov. 21.
On Feast Day, Bishop Brennan Reminds Puerto Rican Community that ‘God Never Gives Up’
Bishop Robert Brennan, led a special Mass in Spanish for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Divine Providence on Saturday, November 19 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.