The Tablet offers a special look at Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez’s legacy and impact in the Diocese of Brooklyn as he begins leading his new flock.
Our Lady of Sorrows – Corona Queens
Food Pantry Partnership Helped Feed Newcomers During Border Crisis
In 2023, soup kitchens were overwhelmed following a year of people being bused from Texas to New York amid the U.S. immigration crisis. Suddenly, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, Queens, was on the front lines.
Bishop-Designate a Champion for Law, Immigrants, Human Rights
Part of Father Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez’s legacy in the Diocese of Brooklyn is his outreach to immigrants. One example of his efforts is the story of Galo Tobar, an immigrant from Ecuador who belonged to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, where Father Rodríguez has served as pastor since 2020.
OLS Parking Ministry Transformed Sundays from ‘Total Chaos’ to Peace
Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez launched a volunteer ministry to direct traffic and help drivers find parking spots in time for the start of each Mass — one of his many accomplishments.
‘We’re Going To Miss Him’: Farewell Mass for Bishop-Designate Rodriguez Somber, but Joyous as he Urges Parish to Keep Beaming God’s Mercy & Love
Parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s largest parish, packed the 3 p.m. Mass on Feb. 15 to say goodbye to their pastor of nearly six years. Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez will be installed as the new bishop for the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 24.
From Corona, Queens to Palm Beach, Florida: Queens Catholic Academy Students Give Bishop‑Designate Rodríguez a Heartfelt Send‑Off
Joel Zacarias, an eighth grader at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Academy, said he has always looked up to Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, but now feels closer to him because of something they share. Both are preparing for significant life transitions.
Beach Bound Bishop-Designate Packs Faith, Memories for Florida
Bishop-designate Manuel Rodríguez reflects on his years serving Brooklyn and Queens as he prepares to lead the Diocese of Palm Beach in Florida.
CCBQ Turkey Giveaway Ensures Thanksgiving Joy for Hundreds of Families
Large crowds came to Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Nov. 24 to receive free Thanksgiving turkeys distributed by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ). By the time the distribution ended, CCBQ had served 1,000 families.
With Temporary Protected Status Revoked, Hondurans in the Diocese of Brooklyn Fear Departing US
Temporary Protective Status for Hondurans and Nicaraguans ends on Sept. 8, when their TPS status dissolves in a new directive from the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem. People in this situation are scrambling to find solutions to stay in the U.S.
Physical Challenge Doesn’t Prevent Worshiper from Processing
A wave of humanity — 1,476 strong and dressed in yellow T-shirts — poured from Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona on Saturday, April 20, destined for the Diocese of Brooklyn’s first-ever Eucharist Revival.