Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain began with the ringing of a church bell. Now, more than 200 years later, it is with the ringing of church bells that Mexican Independence Day is celebrated.
Diocese of Brooklyn
Catholic Schools Are Parishes Unto Themselves for Chaplains
Chaplains assigned to Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn serve students, faculty, staff, alumni and more. That’s why these campus communities are considered actual “parishes” by chaplains like Father Ralph Edelman at St. Francis Preparatory High School in Queens.
First Day of School Brings Excitement for Students … and the Superintendent
He didn’t bring an apple for the teacher, but Deacon Kevin McCormack brought lots of excitement when he visited St. Michael Catholic Academy on the first day of school on Sept. 7.
Only In Print: How Missionaries of Charity Carry on Mother Teresa’s Work
They are diligently and lovingly carrying on the work of a beloved saint, and their work takes place right here in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta Endures in the Diocese of Brooklyn
September 5th marked the 25th anniversary of the death of St. Teresa of Calcutta, but in the Diocese of Brooklyn, fond memories of the woman known simply as Mother Teresa remain.
Only In Print: A Feast For Your Taste Buds
Lucy Spata, the woman behind the Lucy’s Sausage stands that are ubiquitous at street fairs and religious festivals like the Santa Rosalia Feast in Bensonhurst, got an early start in the business — real early.
Only In Print: St. Francis’ New Campus a Students-First Building
Amanda Deveney, a rising junior at St. Francis College, is excited about the upcoming fall semester, not just because she’ll be starting a new school year but also because she’ll be doing it in brand-new surroundings.
Only In Print: Family Tradition Carries On One Rosary at a Time
For Marie Panas, making rosaries by hand is a family tradition. She learned the skill from her mother when she was 7 years old, and now, decades later, she’s still at it.
Past, Present, and Future Are Celebrated as St. James Marks 200th Anniversary
A grand celebration of the Diocese of Brooklyn was on exhibit Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James during a Mass to memorialize two centuries of Catholic faith.
Mass, Documentary Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Cathedral Basilica of St. James
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York will be the main celebrant at a Mass on Sunday, Aug. 14, to mark the 200th Anniversary of the establishment of St. James Parish in Downtown Brooklyn — which later became the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.