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.
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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.
Roll Calls by Diocese: Senate and Assembly Votes on New York State Assisted Suicide Bill
Here are the roll calls by diocese of both the Senate and Assembly votes on the assisted suicide bill A136/S138 in New York State.
Meet the Priests: Deacon Juan Herrera Is Hitting the Right Notes
Deacon Juan Herrera, who will be ordained a priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn on June 28, uses his guitar to spread God’s message of love.
At 94, Catholic Academy Grad Gives Back to School She ‘Loves’
Herta Fuchs, 94, has volunteered at St. Joseph Catholic Academy for 19 years, but her association with the academy dates back more than 80 years.
New $8M Queens Facility Set to Transform Student Experience at Holy Cross High School
As one school year winds down at Holy Cross High School, anticipation is already growing for the next, as sometime this fall, the school expects to have a new Arts, Technology and Athletics Center.
Despite Cancer Battle, Queens Priest Leans on Faith to Persist in Ministry
Battling cancer since 2013, Father Morty O’Shea leans on faith to continue his ministry — inspiring others with resilience, hope, and a powerful witness to the Gospel.