St. Cecilia Church will no longer celebrate the traditional Latin Mass.
Bishop Robert Brennan
Bioethics Talks Mingle With ‘Positive Vibes’ at Diocesan Priests’ Away Convocation
Priests in the Diocese of Brooklyn, ranging from the recently ordained to retired “senior” priests, filled the former Seminary of the Immaculate Conception on Long Island, Sept. 15-19, for their triennial “away” convocation.
With Hochul Undecided on Assisted Suicide, NY Catholics ‘Cannot Be Complacent,’ Says Bishop Robert Brennan
With Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledging she has yet to decide on how she will act on assisted suicide legislation that passed the state legislature in June, Bishop Robert Brennan is calling on Catholics to make their voices heard.
Bishop’s Humanitarian Dinner Honors Builders, Raises Record $2.3M for Catholic Charities
Builders and rebuilders were honored, and a record-breaking $2.2 million was raised on Sept. 25 at the Bishop’s Humanitarian Dinner for Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens.
Women Take Chastity Vow, Hope to Become ‘Heavenly Sign’ to Others
Alanna Cristina Bezerra said she first heard the call to chastity directly from God himself when she was 20 years old.
‘We Never Forget’: Bishop Walks With FDNY in Solemn 9/11 Tribute
On Sept. 11, 24 years after the attack, the FDNY Battalion 57 marched from Manhattan across the Brooklyn Bridge, passing firehouses on their way to the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph. Bishop Brennan met them and walked in solidarity, honoring the fallen alongside them.
Newark’s New Auxiliary Bishop Aims to be ‘Good Shepherd’ Like Jesus
Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau pledged to follow Jesus’s example as the “Good Shepherd” when he became the first Nicaraguan-born bishop in the U.S., Sept. 8, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
In Solidarity With Those Who Suffer, Diocese of Brooklyn to Hold Day of Prayer and Penance on Sept. 15
In Brooklyn and Queens, faithful are invited to make a special effort with a day of prayer and penance on Monday, Sept. 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
A Quiet Retreat Speaks Volumes for Seminarians Beginning New Semester
For most students, back to school means going through the end-of-summer ritual of buying school supplies, such as notebooks and pens. But for seminarians at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College, the school year starts differently — with three days of prayer, reflection, and inspiring talks.
Pope Leo XIV Sets Aug. 22 as Day To Pray, Fast for Peace in Ukraine, Holy Land
Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Aug. 22 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice, particularly in Ukraine and in the Holy Land.