Camels, kings and colorfully outfitted kids descended upon Williamsburg Jan. 10 for the annual Gran Parada Tres Reyes Magos Brooklyn (Great Three Kings Parade of Brooklyn).
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UPDATED: Some Buses for the March for Life Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
UPDATED: Due to a blizzard warning some of the buses scheduled to leave for the March for Life have been cancelled. Please call the bus providers to find the status of other buses.
Celebrating Haitian Independence
The Haitian community celebrated the 212th anniversary of its homeland’s independence Jan. 1 with a Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at St. Teresa of Avila Church, Crown Heights.
‘Christmas Time’ in Bay Ridge
St. Patrick’s Catholic Academy, Bay Ridge, prepared their family and friends to two full-length Christmas shows. The student body entertained all with a holiday musical revue, “Christmas Time Is Here!”
B’klyn Parishioners Visit Cathedral’s Holy Doors
“Remember, Sunday at three,” my friend, George, had texted me, mid-week. “Pilgrimage. Holy Door.” I wasn’t entirely sure what this “Holy Door” was all about, even though I had read that Pope Francis was “opening the Holy Door” …
Annual Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon
The Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 16 at Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Beach, raised nearly $750,000 which included money contributed from matching scholarship funds. The proceeds will benefit the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund and youth evangelization programs.
Tablet’s All-Diocesan HS Football Team
A look at the 2015 All-Diocesan CHSFL Football Team.
Our Lady of Solace – Part of Coney Island’s Revival
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio rededicated the Shrine Church of Our Lady Solace in Coney Island, Dec. 20, during a festive liturgy symbolizing a rebirth of the church building that has suffered disrepair for over half a century. He also consecrated the new altar.
Bright Christmas Reaches Out to Kids in Brooklyn
Yes, Brooklyn, there is a Santa Claus. His name is Thomas Neve and last weekend, he brought Christmas to nearly 1,000 disadvantaged boys and girls.
Williamsburg Youth Spread Joy
Young adults from the Our Lady of Mount Carmel /Annunciation Youth Ministry brought gifts and Christmas cheer to the homebound of Williamsburg.