The diocesan Office of Victim Assistance is starting a new initiative to help survivors of clergy or church personnel sexual abuse build stronger family relationships.
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Information Sessions for the Permanent Diaconate
The deacon is a man of faith called to serve God and God’s people as an official representative of the Church in service to others. Information sessions are being held for those interested in the Diaconate Formation Program’s admissions process.
Diocesan Assignments – Jan. 16, 2016
ADMINISTRATOR Rev. Richard J. Beuther, to administrator of St. Paul the Apostle, Corona, while remaining pastor of St. Bartholomew, Elmhurst, effective Jan. 31. Very Rev. Edward R. P. Kane, to temporary administrator of St. Laurence, East New York, while remaining pastor of Holy Family, Canarsie, and dean of Brooklyn 7 Deanery, effective Jan. 31. […]
Alert from The Chancery
An individual known as “Father Jesus Barajas” has claimed to be a priest yet he never professed his final vows and we have no proof of his ever having been ordained. Several allegations of misconduct with minors have been filed against him. Please be advised that “Father Barajas” has no permission whatsoever to function in any way as a priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
New Group of Parishes Kicks Off Campaign
Nearly 300 parishioners and priests from 70 parishes in the diocese joined together to kick-off Block 2 of the Generations of Faith capital campaign, which already has raised more than $65 million thus far for the diocese’s Catholic Foundation since launching just a year ago.
City Will Fund Security at Catholic Schools
A new law is set to protect students in non-public schools, including 34 eligible Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
Three Kings Journey Through Williamsburg
Camels, kings and colorfully outfitted kids descended upon Williamsburg Jan. 10 for the annual Gran Parada Tres Reyes Magos Brooklyn (Great Three Kings Parade of Brooklyn).
UPDATED: Some Buses for the March for Life Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
UPDATED: Due to a blizzard warning some of the buses scheduled to leave for the March for Life have been cancelled. Please call the bus providers to find the status of other buses.
Celebrating Haitian Independence
The Haitian community celebrated the 212th anniversary of its homeland’s independence Jan. 1 with a Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at St. Teresa of Avila Church, Crown Heights.
B’klyn Parishioners Visit Cathedral’s Holy Doors
“Remember, Sunday at three,” my friend, George, had texted me, mid-week. “Pilgrimage. Holy Door.” I wasn’t entirely sure what this “Holy Door” was all about, even though I had read that Pope Francis was “opening the Holy Door” …