Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto blessed and opened the Holy Doors at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Flatlands. This growing parish has undergone some recent renovations and has a new tabernacle, which the bishop also blessed.
Brooklyn
Opening of the Holy Doors at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
Scenes from Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio opening the Holy Doors at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, Dec. 13.
Bishops Bless Holy Doors in the Diocese
The Holy Year of Mercy officially began in Brooklyn and Queens on Sunday, Dec. 13, as Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and the auxiliary bishops conducted prayer services and blessed six Holy Doors.
Diocesan Assignments
PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Pawson, from pastor, to pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village, effective Jan. 31, 2016. Rev. Robert P. Morales, from pastor, to pastor emeritus of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Richmond Hill, effective Jan. 31, 2016. ADMINISTRATOR Msgr. David L. Cassato, to administrator of St. Dominic, […]
Around the Diocese: Dec. 12, 2015
BROOKLYN Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park — Bible Study: The Two Infancy Narratives, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. in the sacristy. Led by Father John Murray, C.Ss.R. Bring your Bibles. St. Brendan, Midwood — Advent Mission with Al Barbarino, Dec. 12-13 at all Masses, Dec. 14-15, 7:30 p.m. Theme: “Do you text God?” Call […]
Need Support While Searching for a Job?
If you are recently unemployed and you want to network with others who have lost their jobs, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens is sponsoring an Employment Resource and Support Group.
Christmas Musical Highlights Friendship
Singing, dancing and lots of laughter are some of the gifts diocesan schoolchildren – and teachers – are receiving this month as they enjoy a live theatre production of the original play, “Robot 4 Christmas.”
Teens think vocation
Recently, the youth ministry of St. Sebastian’s parish, Woodside, Queens, embarked on two trips to encourage young people to deepen their faith and discern well their God-given vocations.
Mothers and Mentors: RSHM Sisters’ Mark 110 Years in B’klyn
St. Catharine of Alexandria School, Borough Park, alumnus Nicholas Fialo reflects on the ministry of the Sisters of the Religious Sacred Heart of Mary, who are leaving the parish after 110 years of service.
Students Bring Real Life to Nativity Scene
Parishioners saw Scripture come to life Saturday, Dec. 5 as students from Our Lady of Fatima School, Jackson Heights, portrayed a retelling of the Nativity story.