Joseph Coen, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s longest-serving archivist, will retire on Aug. 29.
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Queens Parish Day Camp Teaching Kids How to be Earth’s Caregivers
Immaculate Conception Monastery in Jamaica Estates was the scene of a special day camp this summer. The day camp, called Care for Creation, taught children how to live out the principles outlined in Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato si, in which the late pontiff urged humanity to respect the earth.
Archdiocese of Newark Settles Abuse Claim Against Bishop DiMarzio, Who Denies Allegations
The Archdiocese of Newark has settled two claims of sexual abuse against Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, dating back more than 50 years — when he was a priest in Jersey City — the lawyer for the plaintiffs announced on Aug. 6.
Arrivederci! Diocesan Pilgrims Head to Rome for Jubilee of Young People
A group of young people from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Astoria who will be taking part in a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth gathered at their church for a celebratory barbecue and to learn more about the upcoming spiritual journey.
For Brooklyn Teen, Carlo Acutis’ Sainthood Is Personal
Khloe Chavez will be watching television coverage of the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis on Sept. 7 with more than a passing interest because she enjoys a special connection to the Italian teen who is about to become the Catholic Church’s first saint of the Millennial generation.
Former Divine Mercy Parochial Vicar Removed From Ministry After ‘Sufficient Evidence of Sexual Abuse of a Minor’
The Diocese of Brooklyn has “officially removed” Father Raymond Flores from ministry and will add him to the diocese’s list of credibly accused priests following the recommendation of an independent panel that investigates abuse allegations.
St. Francis College Nursing Program Wins Thumbs Up From Federal Gov’t
St. Francis College was recently granted a 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an agency within the U.S. Department of Education. It allows the college to continue to offer its nursing program to students for the next 10 years. It also makes the program eligible for federal grants.
Prayers, Tears, Applause as Seven New Priests Are Ordained in Diocese of Brooklyn
Seven men who decided to answer God’s call to become priests were ordained by Bishop Robert Brennan at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights on June 28.
Meet the Priests: Deacon Paulo Salazar Logs Many Miles in Journey to Priesthood
When Paulo Salazar decided to answer God’s call to become a priest, which he described as “this kind of gentle stirring of the heart,” it seemed a natural fit. After all, the 27-year-old had grown up in St. Joan of Arc Church and considered it a second home.
CCBQ Peer Counselors Lend ‘Personal Touch’ To Recovery Efforts
A unique project run by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) has people with experience with drug use serve as counselors for its Opioid Prevention and Treatment (OPT) program.