The national kickoff for the annual A-Cross America Relay for Life, began early Aug. 26 in Manhattan, with a group walking and praying for the end of abortion.
Diocese of Brooklyn
Catholic Photographer Reaches Milestone in Goal to Shoot all U.S. Cathedrals
Since 2014, Anthony Masi has had an all-consuming goal: to photograph all the cathedrals and basilicas in the United States.
Local Knights Strive to Sign Up Additional Hispanic Members
In its 2022 annual report, the Knights of Columbus reinforced the importance of maintaining the “missionary zeal of our forefathers.” This can be done, in part, through their initiative to engage more Hispanic Catholics, a boots-on-the-ground effort that has been implemented throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Nun’s Work With Migrants Lets Her SOAR! Into a New Honor
Technically, Sister Eileen McCann is retired, but that hasn’t stopped her from working nearly full time as a lawyer helping newcomers to the U.S. navigate the complexities of immigration court.
After Careers as a Banker, a Businessman, and a Religious Brother, They Became Priests
There are many priests from the Diocese of Brooklyn who came to the priesthood relatively late in life after enjoying other long careers in various professions.
Hammer in Hand, Parishioner Uses Carpentry Skills to Serve Church
On most days, Christian Kauffmann can be found at Sacred Hearts & St. Stephen Church in Carroll Gardens with a hammer in his hand, ready to tackle his next project.
Pope’s Astronomer Tells Students to Reach for the Stars in School
The man known as the Pope’s astronomer came to Fontbonne Hall Academy in Bay Ridge to encourage students attending a science-oriented summer camp to learn more about the wonders of the universe that God created.
One Left Social Work, Another the Military, and Another Journalism, to Answer the Call to the Priesthood
As a young man, Father Michael Panicali flirted with the idea of being a news reporter, even going so far as to major in journalism at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. But he ultimately found his way to the priesthood.
Knights of Columbus Celebrate Founder On His Road to Sainthood
The Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated its third feast day for Blessed Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus who is on the journey to sainthood, on Aug. 13 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
WYD Pilgrims Reflect on ‘Seeing God’s Face’ at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
On Aug. 1, the first official day of World Youth Day, the pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn spent the entire day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.