After more than 30 years of service in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the Missionaries of Charity bid farewell to Our Lady of Victory parish during a Mass of thanksgiving celebrating their legacy of service, compassion, and community outreach.
Father Alonzo Cox
The Symbolism, Meaning Behind What Surrounds You in Church
While many Catholics might not be aware of it, the simple act of blessing oneself with holy water upon entering a church is filled with symbolism and meaning.
Parish ‘Backbone’ Works to Preserve Legacy of Brooklyn’s First Black Church
Often working behind the scenes, Violet Chandler ensures everything runs smoothly at St. Peter Claver Church, from daily Mass to the annual blessing of the animals.
Keys to the Past: How Brooklyn Church’s Pipe Organ Bridges Faith, History
Installed a few months before Our Lady of Victory Church opened in 1895, the church giant pipe organ and its 2,300 pipes are part of the history of the church and of black Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Knight Moves! Diocese of Brooklyn Priests Join Order of Holy Sepulchre
Two Diocese of Brooklyn priests, Father Alonzo Cox and Father Patrick Longalong, were installed as members of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, an international Catholic order whose mission is to provide financial and spiritual support to the Christian community in the Holy Land.
Honoring the Dream: Flatlands Mass Celebrates MLK’s Legacy and Vision
FLATLANDS — Martin Luther King Jr. is deeply cherished by many Catholics for his inspiring vision of a world where people are judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin. This powerful message strongly resonates within the community, motivating countless individuals to advocate for equality. Bishop Robert Brennan underscores […]
Rousing Black History Month Mass Gives Thanks to ‘a Very Creative God’
Heritage and faith were celebrated in unison on Sunday, Feb. 25, as the Diocese of Brooklyn recognized its diversity during the Mass of Thanksgiving for Black History Month. Energized Catholics of all cultures filled the pews of Immaculate Conception Church for the service, organized by the Vicariate Office of Black Catholic Concerns.
‘Work Is Not Done’: Celebrating Black Catholic History
To commemorate Black Catholic History Month, an honorary Mass was celebrated at the Basilica of Old St. Patrick Cathedral on Saturday, Nov. 18, in recognition of the impact and future of Black Catholics in the Church.
Only In Print: There’s a Reverent Way to Dispose of Damaged Blessed Objects
Blessed objects — like Bibles, prayer books, crucifixes, and rosaries — that have been blessed by a priest and have become damaged or worn out over time are not to be discarded with household trash but rather should be disposed of in a reverent manner.
Silence, Prayer and A Long Tradition of Faith Nurture Black Catholic Vocations, Says Religious Sister
Black Catholic religious vocations emerge from a long tradition of faith, nurtured by silence and prayer within the life of the church, said a religious sister at an event dedicated to those vocations.