The Holy Year of Mercy officially began in Brooklyn and Queens on Sunday, Dec. 13, as Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and the auxiliary bishops conducted prayer services and blessed six Holy Doors.
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Diocesan Assignments
PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Pawson, from pastor, to pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village, effective Jan. 31, 2016. Rev. Robert P. Morales, from pastor, to pastor emeritus of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Richmond Hill, effective Jan. 31, 2016. ADMINISTRATOR Msgr. David L. Cassato, to administrator of St. Dominic, […]
Around the Diocese: Dec. 12, 2015
BROOKLYN Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park — Bible Study: The Two Infancy Narratives, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. in the sacristy. Led by Father John Murray, C.Ss.R. Bring your Bibles. St. Brendan, Midwood — Advent Mission with Al Barbarino, Dec. 12-13 at all Masses, Dec. 14-15, 7:30 p.m. Theme: “Do you text God?” Call […]
Hour Teens Connect to their Community Through Art
Continuing to engage the young people of Long Island City and Astoria with positive programming during evenings and weekends, Hour Children’s teen program, known as Hour Teen Scene, recently painted a mural at its residence on 12th Street between 36th and 37th avenues in Ravenswood.
Need Support While Searching for a Job?
If you are recently unemployed and you want to network with others who have lost their jobs, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens is sponsoring an Employment Resource and Support Group.
To Richmond Hill Parish, A Child Is Born
Father Christopher Heanue reflects on how God invited the people of Holy Child Jesus parish, Richmond Hill, to rejoice in the gift of life when a healthy newborn baby boy was left in the parish manger.
Christmas Musical Highlights Friendship
Singing, dancing and lots of laughter are some of the gifts diocesan schoolchildren – and teachers – are receiving this month as they enjoy a live theatre production of the original play, “Robot 4 Christmas.”
Teens think vocation
Recently, the youth ministry of St. Sebastian’s parish, Woodside, Queens, embarked on two trips to encourage young people to deepen their faith and discern well their God-given vocations.
Students Bring Real Life to Nativity Scene
Parishioners saw Scripture come to life Saturday, Dec. 5 as students from Our Lady of Fatima School, Jackson Heights, portrayed a retelling of the Nativity story.
Woodside Parish Surpasses Generations’ Drive Goal
Despite being nervous about the Generations of Faith campaign at its outset, Father Kevin Abels and his St. Sebastian’s parish community in Woodside not only reached its $1.4 million goal, but far surpassed it.