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.
Bishop Robert Brennan
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.
Three Men Ordained as Transitional Deacons, Bringing Them Closer to the Priesthood
Thimote Cherelus, Nnamdi Eusebius Eze, and Ernesto Alonso-Aguila took one of their final steps toward priesthood in the Diocese of Brooklyn when they were ordained as transitional deacons by Bishop Brennan on Nov. 4 in the chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie.
Bishop Brennan Returns to Huntington to Receive Immaculate Conception Medal
Bishop Robert Brennan accepted the Immaculate Conception Medal during a vespers service in the seminary’s chapel, followed by the annual Te Deum dinner, on Sunday, Nov. 6.
A Case of Law and Faith: Red Mass Returns After Pandemic Hiatus
Lawyers can often be found in court representing their clients, but on two successive Tuesdays in the Diocese of Brooklyn, some took time out to gather for Masses to mark the traditional start of the judicial calendar.
PHOTOS: All Saints’ Day Around the Diocese of Brooklyn
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints Day Mass at the Shrine Church of Saint Jude with student from Our Lady of Trust Catholic Academy.
New York City Regional Bishops Pursue New Path in Priestly Formation
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, Bishop Robert Brennan of Brooklyn, and Bishop John Barres of Rockville Centre announced Thursday the launching of new programs at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, to enhance seminary training beginning next fall.