Music traditions honoring Hispanic heritage are an integral part of the Catholic faith, especially in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where you can find Latino musical influences ranging from mariachi to folklórico performed in Spanish-speaking parishes.
Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph
Prayers, Tears, Applause as Seven New Priests Are Ordained in Diocese of Brooklyn
Seven men who decided to answer God’s call to become priests were ordained by Bishop Robert Brennan at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights on June 28.
On Holy Thursday, Bishop Brennan Reminds Faithful to Remember the ‘Gift’ of the Eucharist
More than 100 parishioners gathered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph for Holy Thursday Mass on April 17, with Bishop Robert Brennan reminding them all at the start of the gift of the Eucharist.
Palm Sunday Procession Begins Holy Week Celebration
Each Palm Sunday, Bishop Robert Brennan invites Catholics to make the rest of Holy Week “something different” by drawing closer to Christ through reflection and prayer.
Seniors Reflect on Their Catholic Education as They Prep for College
With graduation around the corner, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s high school seniors will soon embark on a new chapter of their lives.
From Rushes to Ritual: Diocese Celebrating Spirit of Ireland, Honoring St. Brigid’s Legacy
Ireland is rich in symbolism, with various icons representing its vibrant culture and traditions, each carrying deep meanings and connections to the nation’s heritage.
Hundreds of Youth & Young Adults Gather for a Jubilee Holy Hour
Janice Umaña was headed to a party the evening of Jan. 10 when she received a reminder about a special youth event at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
Bishop Brennan Kicks Off Jubilee Year in Diocese with Two Masses, Joyous Procession
Bishop Robert Brennan ushered in the Jubilee Year by celebrating two Masses on Sunday, Dec. 29 — first at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James and then at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph — and leading the faithful in a procession between the two churches as he held the monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament aloft during the mile and a half journey.
Diocese of Brooklyn’s ‘Guadalupanos’ Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day
Wind gusts clocked at 39 mph chilled the air but not the enthusiasm on Dec. 12 for an estimated 4,000 people celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Local Artists Embrace Culture, Tradition at Brooklyn’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast
During the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12, the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph was filled with not only the passion and devotion of nearly 1,500 devotees — also known as Guadalupanos — but also artful demonstrations of tradition.