By the thousands, the people of Brooklyn and Queens came out last weekend to venerate the well-traveled Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima.
Queens
Centenarian Happy to Be Back in the Church
Margaret Grasso is a patient woman as any 100-year old person has the right to be. And in 2016 her patience paid off as she ended her 99-year wait to return to her Catholic faith at American Martyrs Church, Bayside.
Father Keating Named Deputy CEO of Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has announced that Very Reverend Patrick J. Keating, associate vicar for Human Services of the Diocese of Brooklyn, and chief executive officer of Catholic Migration Services, will also serve as deputy chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens.
Fatima Statue Will Visit the Diocese
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit two churches in Brooklyn and one in Queens, May 19-23, as part of its historic two-year journey across America.
Passionist Bishop Neil E. Tiedemann Named Auxiliary for Brooklyn, Queens
After eight years serving on the island of Jamaica, Bishop Neil Edward Tiedemann, C.P., says it is “a joy to come home” to the Brooklyn Diocese.
Teens Embrace Faith at Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day
Two thousand teens from 65 parishes and schools came to Carnesecca Arena at St. John’s University, Jamaica, to experience this year’s Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day on Saturday, April 30. The day was filled with prayer, music, talks and fun opportunities for fellowship for junior high and high school teens from parishes around the diocese.
Brooklyn Diocese Welcomes New Auxiliary Bishop
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced the news of the appointment of Bishop Neil Tiedemann, C.P., by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, as an auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn. Bishop Tiedemann returns to his native diocese after serving as bishop of the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica
Rosedale Parish Almost Doubles Campaign Goal
“Make sure whatever your parish goals are that you have your parish council and finance committee behind you. Take risks and follow them.”
Saying ‘I Do’ Again
Having survived a total of 3,335 years of marriage, couples from throughout the diocese made a public commitment April 23 before God and the Church.
Bayside Church Hosts Evangelical ‘Rock Star’
Part singing superstar, part evangelist, John Michael Talbot came to the altar at American Martyrs parish in Bayside for a three-night revival.