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Bishops Act on Porn and Politics at National Meet
The U.S. bishops approved a formal statement on pornography and additions to their quadrennial statement on political responsibility at their Nov. 16-19 fall general meeting in Baltimore, Md.
Walking the Walk With the Pope
Catholic Charities from the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. invited the nation to #WalkWithFrancis through prayer, service and action as a welcome to the pontiff. In response, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens organized a physical walk on Sept. 20 and invited all parishes to collect food for the needy during the same weekend.
Canonization Mass to Highlight DC Visit
Pope Francis’ schedule for the day includes a midday prayer with the U.S. bishops at St. Matthew Cathedral and a canonization Mass he will celebrate for Blessed Junipero Serra on the east portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Two Sees Get Temporary Relief from ACA Mandate
A decision by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily halted enforcement of the federal contraceptive mandate against Catholic Charities and other social service agencies in the dioceses of Pittsburgh and Erie.
Fun Day for Astoria Kids (with slideshow)
Summertime wouldn’t be complete without a blowout block party — and this summer’s biggest and best was the sixth annual Kids Fun Day, co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Queens Community Center in Astoria and Fidelis Care.
Homeless Center Named For a Woman of Faith
Dr. Elizabeth Lutas has been called a “saint,” but she says she is simply doing the Lord’s work. On Jan 16, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ), along with its partners – the N.Y.C. Department of Homeless Services and the N.Y.C. Administration for Children’s Services – celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Catholic Charities Dr. […]
Catholic Charities Sponsors Housing in Ocean Hill
Catholic Charities opened its Msgr. Barretta Apartments in Ocean Hill to provide more affordable housing in the neighborhood. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony were, from left: Jim Riso, general contractor; Carmi Bee, RKT & B; William Traylor, president, Richman Housing Resources; Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, vicar for human services; […]
Msgr. Barretta Apartments to Open
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens will conduct a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the Msgr. Anthony J. Barretta Apartments at 2365 Pacific St., Brownsville, on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. This new and contemporary affordable housing development features 64 units. The project, developed by CPC Resources (CPCR) and Catholic Charities, comprises eight […]
Diocese’s Farewell to Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan (with slideshow)
St. Ephrem’s parish, Dyker Heights, the church of the late Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan’s baptism and childhood, was the scene for his Mass of Christian Burial on June 12. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant. He was joined by 13 bishops, about 130 priests and 1,000 relatives, parishioners and friends. Msgr. Joseph P. Nagle, […]