Take care of each other whether you are here for a lifetime or just for a couple of years and remember, Jesus Christ is with you, was the message Polish Bishop Janusz Stepnowski told local Poles.
Brooklyn
Local Schools Honored For Donations to The Missions
St. Bernadette’s School in Dyker Heights and St. Sebastian’s School in Woodside were among the schools honored on Mission Sunday at a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
Block 1 Parishes Have Exceeded Their Goals
Exciting news continues to stream in from Block 1 parishes as they begin the final phase of their campaigns for Generations of Faith. As of this past week, these parishes have exceeded their total goal of $28 million, and 26 have met their goals with four weeks remaining.
Cursillistas to Hold Diocesan Ultreya
The Spanish Cursillo movement will conduct its next diocesan Ultreya at St. Martin of Tours Church, Bushwick, Nov. 13. The event will include a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop James Massa.
Shining Star Award Dinner 2015
Representatives of 26 ethnic ministries in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens were honored at the 2015 Shining Star Award Dinner, presented by Catholic Migration Services, this fall.
Rosary Rally (slideshow)
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio led the recitation of the rosary at the annual Rosary Rally for elementary school children at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Middle Village Parish Honors Religious Life
As the Year of Consecrated Life nears its end, the parish of Our Lady of Hope invited all those who are living out a consecrated vocation to celebrate the Eucharist Oct. 11 at the Middle Village church. “We thank you, for where would we be without your ministry,” Father Carrano said to those visiting his parish.
Three-Year Preparation For New Lay Ministers
At two recent full-day orientation sessions, the School of Evangelization’s Pastoral Institute welcomed 75 new participants into the diocesan Lay Ministry Program.
Parishes Continue to Roll Past Their Campaign Goals
With parish communities invigorated by the papal trip, Generations of Faith has continued to roll. Collectively, these parishes have secured $27 million to date – with over 6,500 gifts from parishioners.
Remains of St. Maria Goretti Visit Two B’klyn Churches
Several hundred people venerated the remains of the girl known as the “little saint of great mercy” at Good Shepherd Church, Marine Park, and St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, Oct. 1 and 2, respectively.