Holy Family parish in Canarsie is one of the most diverse parishes in the diocese, welcoming worshippers of 51 ethnicities speaking 36 different languages – some of these parishioners speaking English as their third language!
Generations of Faith
Generations of Faith is an $80 million capital campaign “to strengthen the heart of our Diocese, fulfill the promise to those who have faithfully served us, and foster the formation of future generations of Catholics.” For more information about Generations of Faith, please call 718-965-7375 ext. 2210 or email campaign@cfbq.org.
Block 2 Parishes Off and Running In Diocesan Capital Campaign
On behalf of the people, parishes and programs that will benefit from Generations of Faith, I express my sincere gratitude and offer special Easter blessings to all.
Generations of Faith First Checks pt. 2
As the pilot parish fund disbursement process is now underway in the diocese’s Generations of Faith campaign, the first group of pilot parishes were highlighted in last week’s edition of The Tablet.
Marist Priest Energizes Parish Campaign
Father Juan Gonzalez, S.M., wondered how his parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi-St. Blaise Church in Prospect Lefferts Gardens would react to the Generations of Faith Campaign. Their response? “Enthusiasm and a lot of faith,” of course.
Ozone Park Parish Knows God Makes All Possible
“When the parishioners see a real need, they will respond in any way they can,” said Father Barclay, pastor at St. Elizabeth’s parish.
Generations Campaign Proves ‘Unity Is Diversity’ in Jamaica
Father Robert Ambalathingal has been pastor at St. Pius V, a 108-year-old Catholic Church in Jamaica, for close to three years.
Jamaica Parish Smashes GOF Campaign Goal
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jamaica, far surpassed its goal of $490,000 with over $1,325,000 raised.
Campaign Comes to Parish Just In Time for Anniversary
Father Miroslaw Podymniak, O.F.M. Conv., known as “Father Mirek” to his parishioners, has been the pastor at St. Adalbert for the past year and half. He loves his parish community and is enjoying getting to know its members through his work on the Generations of Faith campaign.
St. Agatha’s, Grateful for Past, Plans for the Future
With less than a year under his belt, Father Vincentius Do, pastor, and parishioners have already begun work in Block 2 of the Generations of Faith campaign, which just kicked off this month.
New Group of Parishes Kicks Off Campaign
Nearly 300 parishioners and priests from 70 parishes in the diocese joined together to kick-off Block 2 of the Generations of Faith capital campaign, which already has raised more than $65 million thus far for the diocese’s Catholic Foundation since launching just a year ago.
