Representatives of 26 ethnic ministries in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens were honored at the 2015 Shining Star Award Dinner, presented by Catholic Migration Services, this fall.
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Rosary Rally (slideshow)
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio led the recitation of the rosary at the annual Rosary Rally for elementary school children at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
A Church Builder’s Family Visits His Diocesan Works
You may not know the name of architect John J. O’Malley but you may have sat in one of the churches he designed in the Diocese of Brooklyn. His family recently gathered in Queens to see his handiwork and celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Middle Village Parish Honors Religious Life
As the Year of Consecrated Life nears its end, the parish of Our Lady of Hope invited all those who are living out a consecrated vocation to celebrate the Eucharist Oct. 11 at the Middle Village church. “We thank you, for where would we be without your ministry,” Father Carrano said to those visiting his parish.
Red Storm Serves Up Big Time for CYOers (with video)
The Catholic Youth Organization teamed up with St. John’s University, Jamaica, for a series of CYO nights this fall in which the young athletes got the chance to soak in the Division I college atmosphere.
Three-Year Preparation For New Lay Ministers
At two recent full-day orientation sessions, the School of Evangelization’s Pastoral Institute welcomed 75 new participants into the diocesan Lay Ministry Program.
Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visits St. Francis of Assisi, Astoria, to mark 85th anniversary and to bless animals.
Parishes Continue to Roll Past Their Campaign Goals
With parish communities invigorated by the papal trip, Generations of Faith has continued to roll. Collectively, these parishes have secured $27 million to date – with over 6,500 gifts from parishioners.
Remains of St. Maria Goretti Visit Two B’klyn Churches
Several hundred people venerated the remains of the girl known as the “little saint of great mercy” at Good Shepherd Church, Marine Park, and St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, Oct. 1 and 2, respectively.
Family Day Follows Up On Papal Trip Theme
Just as Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. and the World Meeting of Families had come to an end and the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family was about to begin, families from Brooklyn and Queens came together for a Diocesan Family Day at Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge