The Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, held during the afternoon of Good Friday, commemorates the Crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary.
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Good Friday Service to Be Celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James
Good Friday is the second day of the Easter Triduum on which Catholics commemorate the Crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper Celebrated at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, held during the evening of Holy Thursday, commemorates the institution of the Eucharist as the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the priesthood.
Easter Triduum to Begin With Holy Thursday Evening Mass
The sacred Easter Triduum — which marks the end of the Lenten season and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil — begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Held during the evening of Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper is regarded as one of the most important Catholic liturgies of the year.
Bishop DiMarzio Speaks of Priestly Brotherhood at Chrism Mass
The brotherhood of priests and their common devotion to Jesus Christ was a thread running through the Chrism Mass that took place Holy Tuesday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Bishop DiMarzio Warns NY Legalizing Marijuana ‘Not a Good Thing for Our Society’
Bishop Nicolas DiMarzio came out strongly against New York State’s move to legalize recreational marijuana, warning that letting people smoke pot will lead to serious health effects.
Chrism Mass to Bless Holy Oils Set for Holy Tuesday
The holy oils used throughout the year in the Diocese of Brooklyn for baptisms, confirmations, ordinations of priests and other milestone events will be blessed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the Chrism Mass on March 30.
Catholics Work at Grassroots Level to Improve Neighborhoods
Vincent Arcuri Jr., a parishioner of St. Pancras Church, recalled that when he was 18, he joined the Knights of Columbus at the urging of fellow parishioners. Years later, he applied for membership on Queens Community Board 5 and was appointed. He is now the board’s chairman.
Former Firefighter Is a Local Inventor
More than a decade ago in 2009, a new H1N1 influenza virus emerged, causing the first global flu pandemic in 40 years. It was during the following 15-month-long period that the public became more conscientious and exercised extra health and safety precautions.
Only in Print: Palm Sunday Mass Returns After Pandemic’s One-Year Mark
This Palm Sunday, priests and bishops across the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated Palm Sunday Masses in person.