Nine and a half years later, as we mourn the death of Pope Francis, the images of the Holy Father in New York still reverberate in our memory. It was a special moment for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
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Reflections: Bishops From the Diocese of Brooklyn Share Their Thoughts on Pope Francis
Over the span of his papacy, Pope Francis met with numerous bishops from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They share their thoughts with The Tablet.
Brooklyn Parishioners Grieve the Loss of Pope Francis: A Tribute to Hope and Compassion
Parishioners from the Diocese of Brooklyn gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James on April 21 – the day Pope Francis died – as Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass to remember the late pontiff.
Catholic Students Preach Acceptance, Raise Awareness for Those With Autism
Students at Holy Cross High School ditched their school uniforms for the day and wore T-shirts to class on April 11. But they didn’t get into trouble. That’s because they were doing it for a good cause — autism awareness
Bishop Brennan to Bless Sacred Oils, Speak to Priests at Chrism Mass
In a tradition that is a familiar part of Holy Week, hundreds of Diocese of Brooklyn priests will gather with Bishop Robert Brennan at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights for the annual Chrism Mass on April 15.
Three Diocese Unite for Reconciliation Monday Services
Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Rockville Centre will have the opportunity to become closer to God if they go to a church to confess their sins on April 14 — the day known as Reconciliation Monday.
Catholic Academy Enhances Students’ Education with Extra Free Period
At St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Astoria, they take play time seriously. The school sets aside a period once a week to allow students to pursue whatever interests them.
Local Catholic Schools Embrace Phone Restrictions Amid Hochul’s Proposal
While Gov. Kathy Hochul is advocating a ban on cell phones in public schools, such a move would be nothing new in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where many Catholic schools already forbid students from using the devices.
Queens Catholic Academies Gather for Lenten Youth Rally
Hundreds of middle school students from Queens Catholic academies gathered at the Church of St. Mel for a Lenten Rally to pray and get closer to God.
Pilot of Fatal DC Crash Remembered in Brooklyn: ‘He Will Never Be Forgotten’
Capt. Jonathan Campos, the pilot of the doomed American Eagle Flight 5342 that collided with a military helicopter in midair over Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29, was remembered during his funeral as a dedicated professional who had always dreamed of flying.