The country’s only church under the protection of St. Benedict Joseph Labre is marking its 125th year in Richmond Hill.
Queens
Parishes, Schools Honored For Giving the Gift of Life
On May 2, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and the New York Blood Center recognized the parishes, schools and individuals in Brooklyn and Queens who made significant contributions to the 2016 blood drive campaign.
Queens Aid Group Gives Haitians Reason to Hope
A visiting Haitian priest tells of his parish’s recovery and what it’s like to work with From Here to Haiti.
Liturgy Offers Hope, Healing To Victims of Sexual Abuse
“The scandal is NOT over,” said a survivor of clergy sexual abuse at the Brooklyn Diocese’s annual Mass for Hope and Healing.
First Religious Brothers Day Is Celebrated in Bellerose
The Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated the first-ever Religious Brothers Day May 1, early on Sunday with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Gregory the Great Church, Bellerose.
Missionary Disciples
The diocesan evangelization plan, “The Joy of Encountering Christ – The Family’s Hope,” calls members of parishes, families and the diocese to work collaboratively as missionary disciples in building up the Body of Christ.
On Earth Day, a Blessing for Gowanus Canal
Father Jordan said the government has started something, but the people of the community must not give up.
Flushing to Whitestone Is Path for Good Friday
Close to 1,000 Italian-Americans participated in the annual Good Friday street procession in Whitestone. This year, the evening program began for the first time at St. Mel’s Church, Flushing, and concluded at St. Luke’s Church, Whitestone.
Welcoming New Catholics
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio baptized 10 people at St. Leo’s Church, Corona, during the Easter Vigil service. He also confirmed 55.
New Charities Residence Named for Bishop Daily
In a rare public appearance, Bishop Emeritus Thomas V. Daily was present for the dedication April 5 of the new Brooklyn Residence named in his honor sponsored by Catholic Charities.
