Elizabeth Harris, a retired detective who worked with thousands of sex abuse survivors during her NYPD career, has been named to two roles in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Office of Protection of Children and Young People.
Bishop Robert Brennan
Convocation Is Back With Focus on Teachings
For the first time since the pandemic, the priests of the diocese gathered for a three-day convocation entitled “I Call You Friends: The Spiritual and Human Aspects of Priestly Fraternity.”
Only In Print: Convocation Speakers Cite ‘Priestly Fraternity’ as Pivotal Topic
The theme of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Away Convocation, which took place at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York, was “I Call You Friends: The Human and Spiritual Aspects of Priestly Fraternity.”
Diversity Celebrated at 2022 CMS Shining Star Award Dinner
Catholic Migration Services conducted the first of two awards dinners Friday, Sept. 30, at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island to honor the recipients of this year’s Shining Star Awards.
One Man’s Generosity Makes Mark at St. Bernard
Several months ago, Jimmy Wagner, a lawyer, donated money to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Mill Basin and told the pastor, Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, to use it as the church saw fit. The parish chose to commission a statue of the Holy Family.
Bishop Brennan Names Retired NYPD Detective to Advocate Post in Diocese
Bishop Robert Brennan announced the selection of Elizabeth Harris, a retired New York City Police Department Detective, to fill two critical roles in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Office of Protection of Children and Young People — Victim Assistance Coordinator and 1722 Supervisor.
More Than 100 Couples Across Brooklyn and Queens Renew Their Vows at Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass
Bishop Robert Brennan was the main celebrant at a special Mass celebrating married couples this past Saturday, Sept. 24, at Resurrection Ascension Church in Rego Park.
Teachers, Parents, Students Praised by Bishop Brennan at Catechetical Sunday Observance
While greeting public school students Sunday, Sept. 18, at Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Parish in Ozone Park, Bishop Robert Brennan appreciated that some of them might not yet know him.
Refurbished Bell Tower Helps Our Lady of Sorrows Mark Its 150th Anniversary
With their newly refurbished church bell chiming in the background, parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows in Corona took part in a joyous procession through the streets on Sept. 15 to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary.
St. Peter Claver Praised as a Champion of ‘Human Dignity’
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass in honor of the Feast Day of St. Peter Claver on Sept. 9 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.