The State of New York has responded to the petition filed by the Diocese of Brooklyn with the U.S. Supreme Court over the diocese’s religious freedom case.
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How Brooklyn’s Faithful are Giving Thanks in the Middle of a Global Pandemic
With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic nowhere in sight, how are the faithful left to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Pope Francis, U.S. Bishops Continue Working to Combat Sex Abuse
Pope Francis and U.S. bishops have worked hard to combat clergy sex abuse, according to officials who said the church has made a serious effort to put the victims first even if it means publicly exposing ugly facts about crimes.
Justice Alito: COVID-19 Causing ‘Unimaginable’ Restrictions on Individual Liberty
In what could offer a preview of how he might vote if the Supreme Court takes up the Diocese of Brooklyn’s case against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Justice Samuel Alito said that the pandemic has led government officials to impose “unimaginable” restrictions on individual liberty.
New Transitional Deacons Take Next Step Toward Priesthood
The new transitional deacons received weekend assignments in local diocese and continue their studies during the rest of the week until they complete their four-year seminary training and become ordained priests in May.
Diocese Goes to Court for 2nd Time Over Governor’s COVID-19 Restrictions
The Diocese of Brooklyn went to federal court for the second time in a week to try to overturn strict new regulations imposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on houses of worship in COVID-19 hot spots.
Archdiocese of NY Supports Diocese of Brooklyn Lawsuit Against Cuomo
The Archdiocese of New York expressed support for the federal lawsuit the Diocese of Brooklyn filed against Gov. Andrew Cuomo over his strict new COVID-19 rules on church attendance.
Cuomo’s Threat to Close Churches Stirs Anger
In the wake of his decision to close all schools in nine ZIP code areas in Brooklyn and Queens that have become hot spots for COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Oct. 5 that he might have to shut down religious institutions, too.
Bishop DiMarzio Consecrates New Altar at St. Clement Pope Church
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio consecrated the new altar St. Clement Pope Church in Queens on Sept. 27, where he also celebrated a special Mass.
Msgr. Aguggia Promises Healing as St. Pancras Parish in Glendale Looks to Future
Msgr. Steven Aguggia, the chancellor of the Diocese of Brooklyn, celebrated his first Sunday Masses as the new pastor of St. Pancras Church in Glendale on Sept. 20.