BROOKLYN Visitation B.V.M., Red Hook — Messianic Congress, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1. $40. Call Sister Frauke, 917-515-4225, or 624-1572. Mary Queen of Heaven, Old Mill Basin — 2,000 Hail Marys, Oct. 31, 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. in the parish center chapel. All are welcome any time of the day. Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend […]
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He’ll Run for Life at Philadelphia Marathon
While NYC Marathon runners will hit the city streets this weekend, Whitestone resident Brendan Flynn still has three weeks to train for the Philadelphia Marathon – and he’s running for a cause close to his heart.
Generations Team Celebrates; $60 Million Raised to Date
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello thanked pastors and parishioners that have raised over $60 million for the Generations of Faith capital campaign at a special dinner Oct. 21.
Local Religious Remember Their Roots in the Diocese
The seven original religious communities that served the people of Brooklyn and Queens were honored at a Mass of thanksgiving in Downtown Brooklyn.
Queens Pastor Was Major Figure in Polish Ministry
A Mass of Christian Burial for Msgr. Peter W. Zendzian, was celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 27 at St. Matthias Church, Ridgewood, where he had been pastor since 2013.
Father Bradley Honored on Retirement from Charities
In honor of his longtime service as coordinator of Services for Persons with Disabilities for Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Father James P. Bradley was honored with the Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Service Award. He will retire Oct. 31.
Film Festival in Astoria
Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria is conducting a Fall Film Festival beginning Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.
50th Anniversaries in Elmhurst
A Mass of thanksgiving was held at St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, to mark the 50th anniversary of priesthood for Fathers Herman Czaster, O.F.M. Conv., and Patrick Gallagher, O.F.M. Conv., who are in residence at the parish.
Polish Heritage Day Builds Bridge to Homeland
Take care of each other whether you are here for a lifetime or just for a couple of years and remember, Jesus Christ is with you, was the message Polish Bishop Janusz Stepnowski told local Poles.
Local Schools Honored For Donations to The Missions
St. Bernadette’s School in Dyker Heights and St. Sebastian’s School in Woodside were among the schools honored on Mission Sunday at a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.