For revelers at this year’s West Indian Day Parade, the festivities were an opportunity to embrace the culture of the Caribbean islands they descended from.
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Veterans Day Mass Returns to Sarasota National Cemetery After Virtual 2020 Celebration
After going virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice returns to the Sarasota National Cemetery today for the 12th annual Veterans Day Mass to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve the U.S.
Lifting Dispensation Is not Enough to get Catholics Back to In-Person Mass
The mere act of lifting the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation as the coronavirus pandemic eases won’t be enough to get Catholics to come back to church, and some dioceses and Catholics are actively working to bring people back.
Only in Print: Clergy, Therapist, Pollsters Agree: Mass Strengthens Mental Health
Dr. Kate Walsh Soucheray weeps with joy at weekly Mass, now that she can finally attend in person, albeit with social distancing and a face covering.
Ireland Could See Massive Drop in Numbers Going to Mass After Pandemic
Ireland could see the number of Mass-going Catholics drop by nearly a quarter when the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
Diocese of Brooklyn Launches Videos in Seven Languages to Prepare Catholics as Churches Can Re-open for Weekday Masses on Monday
Weekday Masses in the Diocese of Brooklyn, which includes Queens, can begin this Monday, June 29, 2020. The celebration of Sunday Mass can begin with the Saturday Vigil Mass on July 4, 2020, and on Sunday, July 5, 2020.
Vatican Approves Special ‘Mass in the Time of Pandemic’
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has approved a special “Mass in the Time of Pandemic” to plead for God’s mercy and gift of strength in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Diocese of Brooklyn Cancels All Public Masses
NEWS ALERT: The Diocese of Brooklyn announced today the cancellation of all public masses beginning Monday, March 16th, until further notice.
Bishop DiMarzio Dispenses Faithful From Mass Obligation in Response to Coronavirus Concerns
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn has dispensed Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass until further notice, as a proactive response to growing concerns surrounding the coronavirus.
Deceased Clergy of Diocese Remembered at Annual Mass
After Mass, Bishop DiMarzio and six auxiliary bishops prayed in the downstairs crypt at the Immaculate Conception Center for the 16 diocesan priests and deacons who have died within the past year and for the souls of all the clergy who have gone before.