“Young women look to movies and magazines for role models. They should look to the church instead and St. Clare is a perfect example of that. ” — Tiffany Cayke-Okpuzor, 15
Queens
Feast of St. Rocco at N. Floral Park Parish
Temperatures in the mid-90s last Sunday didn’t deter devotees of St. Rocco from participating in the seventh annual feast in his honor at Our Lady of the Snows Church in North Floral Park.
B’klyn’s Second Bishop Kept Building Diocese
Last week, I told you about the first Bishop of Brooklyn as his remains were brought back to the diocese. Along with Bishop John Loughlin, the diocese’s second bishop, Charles E. McDonnell, was also moved to the bishops’ crypt in Douglaston.
Diocese Welcomes Back Bishop Neil Tiedemann
Brooklyn’s newest auxiliary bishop was welcomed back to the diocese Aug. 4 with a Mass of thanksgiving and reception at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center in Douglaston, Queens.
There’s a Red Storm Brewing at Olympics
Watch out Rio de Janeiro! There’s a storm brewing – not a typical storm, but instead a “red storm.” A contingent of former athletes and current coaches from St. John’s University, Jamaica, have made the trip to Rio to participate in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Fathers from Afar Aid Diocese During Summer
Every summer, about 80 priests from around the world visit the diocese to cover for local priests, who go on vacation. “But don’t think you are just here to fill in.”
Welcome Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann
Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann, C.P., will be officially welcomed as an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Brooklyn at a Mass of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Aug. 4 at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston. The Tablet presents this special pullout section dedicated to welcoming the new bishop and (re)introducing this native son to the faithful of Brooklyn and Queens.
Being Close to Pope Is An Amazing Experience
When Pope Francis made his way to the Campus Misericordiae (Field of Mercy) vigil site at Brzegi, Poland, he was a welcome sight. To and from the field, the World Youth Day pilgrims had walked around 11 miles.
WYD Report: First Encounter with Pope (with slideshow)
“Once the pope came out everyone’s spirits lifted up,” Goncalves said. “They ran to the gate to see a glimpse of him. Everyone wanted to be part of it.”
WYD Report: Auschwitz Visit
“All I could do really was stand there and read the sign and take off my hat out of respect because there is nothing that could be said to further encapsulate what comes from this visit,” said Matthew Perez.