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.

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.

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.