As the Diocese of Brooklyn sees an increase in people converting to the Catholic faith year over year, Father Joseph Gibino said the fruit of the Synod on Synodality is essential to maintaining the momentum.
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Diocese of Brooklyn Priest Has 500 Reasons to Love Spain’s Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage: ‘It’s a Story of Life Itself’
Father Hwang, who serves as master of ceremonies for Bishop Robert Brennan, spent the month of August walking the famous Camino de Santiago in Spain with two friends. He said he came away from the experience with a deep gratitude for his life as a priest.
Diocese Substantiates ‘Grooming, Sexual Harassment’ Allegations Against Retired Priest
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s Adult Allegation Committee has substantiated a “Code of Conduct violation, grooming, and sexual harassment” allegation against Father Philip Pizzo, a retired priest in the diocese.
Mamdani, Cuomo Pledge to Work With Interfaith Group to Build NYC Housing
An interfaith coalition that includes Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens secured commitments from two of three mayoral candidates to work with the organization to build affordable housing in New York City over the next decade.
Hispanic Music Enriches Catholic Worship in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Parishes
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.
Paws and Effect: New Classmate Brings Good Vibes to School Halls at Archbishop Molloy High School
Giovanni, a golden retriever-labrador puppy, comes to Archbishop Molloy High School school every day with Austin Power, a math teacher. Power is a volunteer with Canine Companions, a nationwide organization that trains dogs to be service animals and he uses his down time to train Giovanni.
Citing ‘Credible’ Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Diocese Removes Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Deacon From Ministry
Bishop Robert Brennan announced on Oct. 14 the removal from ministry of Deacon Danny Rodriguez, who most recently served at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sunset Park, in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor that took place approximately 20 years ago — an allegation that the Diocese of Brooklyn deemed to be credible.
What’s In a Name? At St. Athanasius, Donors Earn Classroom Naming Rights in Brooklyn
Vanessa Doneys-Cunalata, whose son is in the first grade at St. Athanasius Catholic Academy, is one of more than a dozen donors taking part in the academy’s new “Adopt A Classroom” fundraiser. Through the initiative, benefactors gain naming rights to a classroom.
From France to New York: Sisters of St. Joseph Mark 375 Years of Service
From modest origins in a picturesque French town, a movement was born that would span continents and centuries. The Sisters of St. Joseph started with six women helping the poor in the 17th Century and has grown to include 14,000 members.
Catholic Schools Officials Urged To Help Each Other Boost Enrollment in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Champions for Catholic education got the urging of administrators and Bishop Robert Brennan on Sept. 30 to form a “community of collaboration” to bolster enrollments at all Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.