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.
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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.
Parishioners Walked Under ‘Blessings from the Lord’ Enroute to Eucharistic Revival
Parishioners from three churches in Queens ignored a chilly drizzle on Saturday, April 20, as they walked in processions to the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Eucharistic Revival.
Baby Jesus and Three Kings Revered More in Dominican Republic, a Native Priest Says
Santa Claus does have a fanbase in the Dominican Republic, but not as strong as the Baby Jesus, the Three Kings, and La Vieja Belén.
Only In Print: It’s Almost Chime to Dedicate Church Bell Tower
Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Corona is nearly ready to dedicate its newly refurbished bell tower.
Doing God’s Work Can Be Tricky Business
Along with spiritual responsibilities, pastors also deal with business-related tasks like building renovations, personnel management, and parish finances. But many of them struggle with completing those tasks while trying to focus on presenting the Gospel.
Only In Print: Corona Church’s Repairs Are Right On Time
“Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?” The rock group Chicago asked that question in its famous 1969 song. You won’t find an answer if you look at the clock tower atop Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
Bright Christmas: Our Lady of Sorrows Welcomes Three Kings, Meets Needs of Season
The Bright Christmas tradition is one that Father Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez of Our Lady of Sorrows does not take lightly.
Here Come the Brides: 28 Couples Say ‘I Do’
How many times would an organist have to play the traditional “Bridal Chorus” ballad during the beginning of a wedding? For those in attendance for the ceremony outside Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Corona, Queens, on July 17, the answer was unequivocally simple: as many times it takes to let nearly 30 brides walk down the church aisle.