As the pandemic was about to peak in New York City, and amid people suffering from the effects of losing jobs, one woman decided to do what she could to help a struggling community.
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Rally Held in Brooklyn for Pakistani Christian Killed for Living Among Muslims
A small but vocal group gathered on the steps of St. Rose of Lima Church, Parkville, July 16, to protest the latest wave of religious persecution in Pakistan.
Diocesan Assignments – July 18, 2020
Rev. Daniel Kingsley, from parochial vicar of St. Martin de Porres, Bedford Stuyvesant, to administrator of St. Clare, Rosedale, effective June 30.
Catholic Academies, Parish Schools of Brooklyn and Queens Anticipate September Reopening
The Superintendent of Schools for the Brooklyn Diocese has announced plans for a September reopening of Catholic academies and parish schools, contingent upon a decision by Governor Andrew Cuomo on the reopening of New York public schools.
Parishioners Still Leery of Coronavirus as Churches Open for Sunday Mass
The first Sunday when churches were finally able to hold Mass proved to be a challenge at many parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
St. John’s Basketball All-Time Starting 5’s
Check out the all-time starting fives for St. John’s men’s and women’s hoops.
Single Mom Graduates as St. Francis Valedictorian After Juggling School and Jobs
Alexa Rutkowska almost didn’t go to college. Now, she’s at the top of her class, graduating as one of two valedictorians at St. Francis College.
Diocese of Brooklyn Launches Videos in Seven Languages to Prepare Catholics as Churches Can Re-open for Weekday Masses on Monday
Weekday Masses in the Diocese of Brooklyn, which includes Queens, can begin this Monday, June 29, 2020. The celebration of Sunday Mass can begin with the Saturday Vigil Mass on July 4, 2020, and on Sunday, July 5, 2020.
Diocesan Assignments – June 27, 2020
Very Rev. John J. Costello, to pastor of St. Luke, Whitestone, while remaining Associate Vicar for Clergy and director of Brooklyn Seminarians, effective June 30.
Catholics in Queens Fighting Racism With Help of Their Church
Norma Grannumhas attended St. Clare for over 40 years and was inspired to protest for racial justice after watching footage of George Floyd’s death.
