There are many priests from the Diocese of Brooklyn who came to the priesthood relatively late in life after enjoying other long careers in various professions.
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There are many priests from the Diocese of Brooklyn who came to the priesthood relatively late in life after enjoying other long careers in various professions.
A $50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the return of the tabernacle stolen from St. Augustine during Memorial Day weekend. The money is in addition to the $3,500 reward from Crime Stoppers.
The sacred tabernacle made of silver and gold dating back to the 1890s at historic St. Augustine Parish was stolen overnight Friday in a brazen burglary that left consecrated Communion, housed inside, scattered within the rubble.