The Mass, was the first since 2019, before the pandemic began. Bishop Robert Brennan delivered a multifaceted message of apology, empathy, and outreach to survivors of sexual abuse in the Church.
Hope and Healing from Sexual Abuse
Join Victims of Sex Abuse For a Mass of Healing
I made the call around the same time when I had settled on attending Mass in the most unconventional way. I would sit with my dogs, parked outside a church on Sundays, and follow along in my missal. It was one way I coped with having survived clergy abuse as a child and teen.
Walking With the Sexually Abused
As Bishop of Brooklyn, I am announcing a significant new step in the ongoing effort of the Diocese of Brooklyn to address the wounds of those sexually abused by members of the clergy. It is called the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program.
Diocese of Brooklyn Announces Independent Reconciliation, Compensation Program for Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse
The Diocese of Brooklyn is announcing a significant step in its ongoing response to the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy: the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP).
Liturgy Offers Hope, Healing To Victims of Sexual Abuse
“The scandal is NOT over,” said a survivor of clergy sexual abuse at the Brooklyn Diocese’s annual Mass for Hope and Healing.
Off the Markey
Queens Assemblywoman Slanders Bishop; Catholic League Calls for Her Resignation. Bill Donohue, president of The Catholic League, fired back at the Daily News. He accused them of “slamming the Catholic Church. But this time they really did themselves in: They floated a front-page story by a notorious anti-Catholic bigot accusing a local bishop of bribery.”
Bishop Responds to NY Daily News and Assemblywoman Markey
Letter from Bishop DiMarzio: The New York Daily News has published an article claiming that I attempted to bribe an elected official several years ago in order to advance the political agenda of the Catholic Church. I want you to know that this very serious accusation against me is patently false.
Church Unfairly Singled Out for Sexual Abuse
Whether we are debating bathroom use, the life of a gorilla in a Cincinnati zoo or the right to life of an innocent unborn child, the issue of the true meaning of justice seems to be at the core of much of what we debate. Seeking justice for those who were abused as children seems like a no-brainer, and any law that might advance that cause must be a great thing. . . no? Always read the fine print.
Albany Bill Is Short Sighted
Since the national clergy abuse scandal erupted in 2002, the Diocese of Brooklyn has not wavered in its commitment to protect children and assist victims of past abuse. Some members of the clergy did terrible things and hurt innocent people. We want to support, pray for, and help all victims heal, while ensuring children in our community are never hurt again.
Bishop Prays with Survivors Of Sexual Abuse by Clergy
More than 250 individuals came to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Forest Hills, April 21, to pray for hope and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and all who have been impacted by sexual abuse, especially crimes committed by clergy and church workers.
