The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel fell on a hot, humid day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Williamsburg Brooklyn
Understanding the Brown Scapular: A Symbol of Mary’s Love and Protection
On July 16, 1251, the Virgin Mary appeared to Carmelite priest St. Simon Stock and presented him with a brown scapular. “It must be a sign and a privilege for you and for all Carmelites,” she promised him. “Whoever dies wearing the scapular will not suffer eternal fire.”
Rooted in Tradition: Generations Keep the Spirit of the Giglio Alive in Williamsburg
Every year in July for 138 years, the streets outside the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel come alive with music, Italian pride, and faith as thousands gather for one of New York’s most beloved cultural celebrations: the Dancing of the Giglio.
St. Jude Relic Visits Brooklyn, Inspires Hope Amid Hardship
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.
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.