Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens worked overtime to ensure that senior citizens got all they needed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diocese of Brooklyn
Bishop James Massa Returns to St. Joseph’s Seminary as New Rector
Bishop James Massa, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, has officially settled into his new role as rector at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College. He was appointed to the position by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, mid-July, and succeeded Msgr. Peter I. Vaccari, who served as rector for the last nine years.
UPDATE: Queens Priest Charged With Sharing Sexually Explicit Photos With Minor
A 65-year-old priest from the Diocese of Brooklyn was arrested on charges of sharing sexually explicit texts and pictures with a 15-year-old boy, federal prosecutors announced on July 29.
Early Childhood Center to Open at St. Mel’s
A new early childhood center is opening at the site of St. Mel’s Catholic Academy in Flushing and parents are hoping to expand the center at some point to include upper grades.
Rally Held in Brooklyn for Pakistani Christian Killed for Living Among Muslims
A small but vocal group gathered on the steps of St. Rose of Lima Church, Parkville, July 16, to protest the latest wave of religious persecution in Pakistan.
Safe School Opening Is Top Priority for New Vicar
Monsignor David Cassato, recently named by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to serve as vicar for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn, said he plans to hit the ground running.
Three Immigrants Take Big Step on Journey to Priesthood
The Diocese of Brooklyn has three new transitional deacons. The men, who are on their way to becoming priests next year, were ordained at a Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on July 11.
Diocese of Brooklyn Announces Closures of Six Schools
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced that it is closing six Catholic academies due to financial difficulties brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
What the Diocese Is Reading
Our picks for this season’s must-read books.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel to Celebrate Feast Day
There will be no Procession of the Giglio at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel this year, but the church will still celebrate a feast day with scaled down events.
