The Diocese of Brooklyn and Christ the King High School have announced, and agreed upon, a resolution that allows both a charter school and day care to continue operating on the high school campus in Queens.
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Instead of Purple for Lent, Some ‘Go Green’
During Lent, Christians around the world pause to take a breath. It’s a time for reflection, prayer, almsgiving and fasting to honor and remember Christ’s sacrifices.
A Time for Discernment: Vocation Retreat With Bishop DiMarzio
When 17-year-old Anthony Longo walks through the doors at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens, he feels instantly at home.
Brooklyn Diocese Issues Coronavirus Safety Measures for Mass
The Diocese of Brooklyn has issued guidelines to parishioners to help prevent cases of coronavirus at Mass.
Catholic School in Ozone Park to Close in June
Facing a budget deficit and declining enrollment, St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy, Ozone Park, is closing in June.
Catholic Schools in Diocese Take Precautions Against Coronavirus
The diocese’s Office of the Superintendent of Schools is in communication with government officials and with the schools themselves in an effort to assure administrators, faculty and families that the diocese is trying its best to keep everyone safe.
Only in Print: Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich Serves Up Advice, Life Story at Bayside Parish
The sign outside Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy in Bayside simply promoted a fundraiser on Feb. 27 with celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich. But the three-hour event turned into a fan fest with Bastianich dishing out food, recipes and her life story, while 215 attendees savored the opportunity to get close to her, ask questions and have a photo taken with her.
Only in Print: Old Tradition of Religious Jewelry Back in Vogue
Victoria Edwards, a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Glendale, received her first piece of Catholic jewelry — a gold chain with an angel hanging from it — before she was even born. The necklace, a gift from her grandmother in 1995, is an artistic expression of faith.
Only in Print: Knight With Special Needs Inducted in Dyker Heights
“Catholic men building a bridge back to faith” is the mission statement for the almost 2 million members from around the world who unite under three words: Knights of Columbus.
Nine Priests From the Diocese of Brooklyn Are Named Monsignors
Nine priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn have been named monsignor, a title that is typically bestowed upon priests who have distinguished themselves.