Lessons and Carols in Douglaston

The Cathedral Seminary House of Formation at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston held its 10th annual Evening of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 11, Gaudete Sunday.

Christmas Spirit Is Back In Grand Army Plaza

The initiative started three years ago when Father Michael Perry, pastor of Our Lady of Refuge, Flatbush, noticed that the Christmas tree that once adorned Grand Army Plaza was replaced with cones of lights

Everyone Plays Role in Encouraging Vocations

Promoting religious vocations is the responsibility of every baptized Catholic, said Rockville Centre Deacon Kevin McCormack when he addressed nearly 50 Brooklyn Diocesan parish vocation representatives in Bath Beach Nov. 13.

Closing of the Year of Mercy

The Holy Year of Mercy will close on Sunday, Nov. 20. In the Brooklyn Diocese, five bishops and an episcopal vicar will participate in closing ceremonies that include Mass and the blessings of the Holy Doors at six sites.

Lay Ministry Program Honors Parish Leaders

About 150 persons gathered at the Dyker Beach Golf Course on Nov. 5 for the fifth annual fundraiser, “Celebrating Lay Ministry: Working in the Vineyard of the Lord.”

Diocesan Pilgrimage Visits National Shrine

As the Year of Mercy draws to a close in the coming weeks, Brooklyn and Queens Catholics shared a day of prayer and pilgrimage focused on the Mother of Mercy.

East New York Teens Host Family Fun Day

Children played soccer and raced in potato sacks in the churchyard while adults sat back enjoying some barbecue and the sight of freshly carved pumpkins.

20 Years a Bishop

Bishop DiMarzio Marks Anniversary With a Call for More Priests