A first-class relic of St. Jude Thaddeus arrived at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish on Feb. 24, with parishioners lining up to venerate it and pray to the apostle of hope.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Williamsburg Brooklyn
People in Williamsburg Join Hands, Start a ‘Human Chain’ For Ukraine
The “human chain” in Williamsburg Sunday was the latest solidarity collaboration between Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, a Lithuanian parish, and Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church. The relationship began when Russian troops moved into the eastern European nation on Feb. 24.
Mural of Williamsburg and Mt. Carmel Feast Graces Parish Hall
Turn left at the bottom of the steps of Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s St. Paulinus Hall in Williamsburg and your eyes are filled with a colorful mural celebrating this Brooklyn neighborhood and the return of the parish’s annual Giglio Feast.
Only In Print: 85 Years Young
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-Annunciation Parish held a surprise birthday party for “85/85 girls” Vida Jankauskas and Josefina Senken.
Catholics Get First-Hand Account on Ukraine at Williamsburg Prayer Service
Film producer Jason Jones did not have to enter Ukraine to assess the humanitarian crisis wrought by Russia’s invasion a month and a half ago.
Pizzeria Owner Served Up More Than Slices
Brooklyn has lost a true original. Carmine Notaro, the former owner of Original Pizza in Greenpoint, died April 2. Notaro, a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in Williamsburg, was 76 years old.
Young Catholic Poet Puts Faith in Her Art
Clare McCallan is an example of a young Catholic trying to make a living while melding her faith with her art.
V.A. Tackles Issue of Veterans’ Health Care
As Veterans Day on Nov. 11 approaches, Aponte’s health struggles are reminders both of the sacrifice he and countless other veterans have made to keep the United States safe and free and of the sprawling V.A. medical system that treats them at home.
Immigrant Mom With Breast Cancer Dies
Maria Barragan, a mother from Guatemala who was battling stage 4 cancer and who was reunited with her undocumented husband in Brooklyn this past summer, passed away on Oct. 3.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Celebrates Feast Day in Astoria
On July 20, Our Lady of Mount Carmel church celebrated the 178th anniversary of their feast day with a Mass followed by a party with Italian ice, popcorn and zeppoles.