After having collectively ministered in Brooklyn and Queens for nearly 60 years, seven foreign-born priests have begun the new year as official priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
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Christmas Miracle At the Co-Cathedral
The musical about the birth of Jesus was produced by DeSales Media Group, the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Preachers of Christ and Mary, and directed by Mother Maria Amador, P.C.M.
Robotics Immerses Kids In a Class of Their Own
“We started the robotics program to enhance our STEM curriculum as it is essential for 21st-century learning,” said Robert Lowenberg, principal.
Christmas in Mill Basin
St. Bernard’s parish kicked off the Christmas season in Mill Basin with Mass on Gaudete Sunday, followed by a concert, blessing of the creche, tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus.
Lincoln Center Concert Nets $1 Million for Catholic Education
Lincoln Center’s Geffen Hall was filled with 2,800 people as the diocese’s Futures in Education presented its Spirit of Christmas Concert on Dec. 12.
Christmas Spirit Is Back In Grand Army Plaza
The initiative started three years ago when Father Michael Perry, pastor of Our Lady of Refuge, Flatbush, noticed that the Christmas tree that once adorned Grand Army Plaza was replaced with cones of lights
Bay Ridge Creche Lights Honor Festival Founder
Bay Ridge beamed with Christmas spirit when neighbors and friends gathered at Visitation Monastery and Academy Dec. 4 to light an outdoor manger scene and honor late civic leader Larry Morrish.
Everyone Plays Role in Encouraging Vocations
Promoting religious vocations is the responsibility of every baptized Catholic, said Rockville Centre Deacon Kevin McCormack when he addressed nearly 50 Brooklyn Diocesan parish vocation representatives in Bath Beach Nov. 13.
Closing of the Year of Mercy
The Holy Year of Mercy will close on Sunday, Nov. 20. In the Brooklyn Diocese, five bishops and an episcopal vicar will participate in closing ceremonies that include Mass and the blessings of the Holy Doors at six sites.
Lay Ministry Program Honors Parish Leaders
About 150 persons gathered at the Dyker Beach Golf Course on Nov. 5 for the fifth annual fundraiser, “Celebrating Lay Ministry: Working in the Vineyard of the Lord.”