Father Franklin Ezeorah has given a great deal of thought to the message he wants to get across in the homily he will deliver at the Black History Month Mass on Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
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Pro-Life Supporters Blast New York State Law Allowing Commercial Surrogacy
A new state law allowing couples to hire women to give birth to their children for a fee will have all sorts of negative ramifications, according to Catholic leaders and pro-life supporters who are speaking out against it.
Rite of Election Marks Big Step in Faith Journey for Hundreds
Jasmine Zuniga is one of the hundreds of people, called catechumens, who are enrolled in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in the Diocese of Brooklyn and have been busy studying in their local parishes to be baptized into the Catholic Church. On Feb. 21, Jasmine and her fellow catechumens took part in the Rite of Election.
Diocese of Brooklyn Donates Pews to Cathedral in Haiti
Pews, chairs, and a church bell, all formerly used in Diocese of Brooklyn churches, have a new home at the Cathedral of St. Anne in Anse-à-Veau, Haiti. The diocese donated these historical pieces to help the cathedral get ready for Anse-à-Veau’s upcoming tricentennial celebration in July.
Churches Urged to Apply for Federal Anti-Terror Funds as Hate Crimes Rise
Churches are eligible to receive U.S. government funds to beef up security measures under an anti-terror grant program run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Congresswoman Grace Meng encouraged religious institutions to apply.
Friends, Not Foes: Queens City Councilmen Reach Across Political Aisle
At a time when the country feels like it has been torn apart by polarization, City Council members Eric Ulrich and Paul Vallone are proof that friendship transcends politics.
Gen Z Catholic Wants to Combat Black Stereotypes
Emmanuel Charles, who lives in Rosedale and is a parishioner at St. Clare’s Church, said the media makes the mistake of painting African-Americans with a broad brush with no accounting for the diversity that exists within the Black community.
Six Months After Lebanon Blast
Six months after an explosion ripped through the Port of Beirut, killing more than 200 people, injuring 7,500, and causing $15 billion in property damage, efforts are ongoing to rebuild the Lebanese capital.
Have a Question on the Faith? Ask Monsignor Dave
Msgr. David Cassato wears many hats, including pastor of St. Athanasius Church, chaplain for the New York Police Department, and vicar for Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn. How about a new title — The Dear Abby of the Catholic Church?
Only in Print: ‘Angels Unawares’ Made Artistic, Spiritual Statements in Brooklyn
From his Toronto studio, Timothy Schmalz kept close tabs on the month-long display in Brooklyn of his immigrant-themed, 20-foot sculpture, “Angels Unawares.”