Over the Top in Bayside

Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development, presents Father Robert Whelan, pastor of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Bayside, and members of the parish with a check for more than $6,000, representing the amount that the parish has exceeded its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). If all pledges are paid in full, […]

Profit in Bath Beach

Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development, presents Father Michael Gelfant, pastor of St. Finbar Church, Bath Beach, and members of the parish with a check for $7,643. This check represents the amount that St. Finbar has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the […]

Mill Basin Knights Fete Auxiliary Bishop

Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto celebrated the Knights of Columbus/Family Mass at St. Bernard parish, Mill Basin, on Sunday, April 28. Following Mass, the St. Bernard K. of C. Council No. 14269 held its annual Communion-breakfast in the parish hall. Bishop Chappetto was presented with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award by the council.   Below, from […]

Support for Life

Mr. Met, the #1 sports mascot in the country, was on hand to congratulate the Diocese of Brooklyn which was recognized by the New York Blood Center for its participation in blood drives during the past year.  The honor was presented prior to the Mets – Padres game at CitiField on May 25.  Shown, from […]

Exceeding Goal in Windsor Terrace

Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, left, Vicar for Development, presents a check to Father Robert Adamo, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, Windsor Terrace, and parishioner Jean Czark. The check, totaling more than $9,000, represents how much the parish went over goal in receipts for the 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are completed, it […]