A woman who suffered a near-fatal heart attack at St. Camillus Church in Queens during Palm Sunday Mass enjoyed a heartfelt reunion three months after the emergency with the men who helped save her life.
Diocese of Brooklyn
Students Find Community, Faith in New ‘SPARK’ Summer Program
In the Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School’s SPARK summer program, “SPARK” stands for: spirituality, professionalism, academics, resilience, and knowledge.
Father Patrick Keating Appointed President, CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Father Patrick Keating has been appointed president and CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, effective July 1, the organization announced. He replaces Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, who is retiring after 12 years in the role.
Brooklyn Priest’s Essay Contest Helps Kids Get in Touch With Family Roots
When Ryan Attard graduated from St. Joseph Catholic Academy in June, he was $500 richer thanks to a prize-winning essay he wrote about his family’s immigrant roots.
The Tablet Wins More Than Two Dozen Awards at Annual Catholic Media Association
The Tablet made its presence known at the Catholic Media Association Conference held in Atlantic City June 17-19, winning more than two dozen awards for its coverage of local and international Catholic news.
Sorrowful Prayer Group Brings Joy to Its Leader at Our Lady of Grace Church in Queens
When Father Dominick Dellaporte, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Church, asked parishioner Lindsay Papalardo to lead a new ministry, she jumped at the chance. The result is a prayer ministry called Daughters of Our Lady of Sorrows, which meets to pray for the Blessed Mother’s intercession to help resolve issues in their lives.
Daughters of Charity Depart Diocese of Brooklyn After Nearly Two Centuries of Service
After more than two centuries serving Brooklyn, the Daughters of Charity will soon leave the diocese to serve in other parts of the United States, leaders of the order recently announced.
A Century’s Worth of Living is Celebrated at Ozanam Hall in Queens
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home in Bayside threw a birthday luncheon on June 11 for its centenarian residents – folks who are 100 years of age and older. The residents shared their secrets to a long life.
Diocese of Brooklyn Mass of Consecration to Sacred Heart of Jesus Stirs Hopes for Peace
On June 12, the Diocese of Brooklyn joined a nationwide effort to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the country’s 250th birthday. Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, the vicar general for the diocese, celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
Diocese of Brooklyn Credited With ‘Consistent Compliance’ in First-Year Review of Child-Protection Program
An independent monitor’s first-year review of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s child-protection program has credited the diocese’s efforts to foster a safe environment and recommended enhancements for current processes.