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.
Our Lady of Sorrows – Corona Queens
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.
Collaboration on Display During Catholic Education’s Year of Renewal Summit
The 2021 Catholic Education’s Year of Renewal Summit celebrated the Diocese of Brooklyn’s resilience during the pandemic and encouraged further development of vibrant, rigorous religious education in local schools and faith formation programs.
‘A Complete Leap of Faith’: One Teen’s Journey to Becoming a Sister
For Anabell Maradiaga, moving to Puerto Rico has been an eye-opening experience, compared to life in the concrete jungle of Corona, Queens. The 19-year-old is on her way to becoming part of the Missionary Sisters of Mary for Faith Formation.
FEMA Program Helps Families Pay For COVID-Related Funeral Costs
The Federal Emergency (FEMA) has rolled out a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program that offers up to $9,000 per funeral to reimburse families for expenses in cases of COVID-19 deaths that occurred after Jan. 20, 2020.
A New Beginning For Our Lady of Sorrows
The spirit of renewal and resilience was in the air at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on April 11 as Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio officially installed Father Manuel De Jesus Rodriguez as the pastor and blessed the church’s new Perpetual Adoration Chapel.