Pope Francis appointed Father Emery Kibal Mansong’loo as the new bishop of the Diocese of Kole in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Pilot Parishes Respond to Capital Campaign
The 23 diocesan pilot parishes have now raised more than $19 million on collective goals that total above $14 million, bringing the campaign total over $30 million.
Our New Deacons
Photos from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s ordination of 19 men to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, May 23.
Youth Views: What Food Brings Back Good Memories For You?
Melissa Lent, Junior Christ the King R.H.S. Jasmine rice always brings back good memories of family dinners. Any Chinese dish reminds me of my dad cooking for us and the conversations we had over dinner. Karol Gajewski, Junior Christ the King R.H.S. Pierogi because when I would be in Poland, my […]
Invention Convention Creates a Bit of a Hit
Sixth graders at St. Mary Gate of Heaven in Ozone Park joined the ranks of inventors who have made life a little easier – or at least more whimsical.
Communications Day’s Hispanic Session Focuses on the Family
The history of faith is rooted in God’s communication with humanity through the Son, and it is through the family that one can encounter the gift of love. This was one of the topics discussed at a Spanish-language session before the diocesan celebration of World Communications Day, May 13, at the Brooklyn Marriott. Dario Lopez […]
St. Gregory’s Wins CYO Sportsmanship Award
St. Gregory the Great, Bellerose, was the named the recipient of the 2015 Kevin Mahoney Sportsmanship Award.
Cuomo Rallies Support of Education Tax Credit
Those at 12:30 Mass at St. Jude’s in Canarsie had a surprise last Sunday when Gov. Cuomo spoke before the liturgy in support of the Education Investment Tax Credit.
Two New Auxiliary Bishops Appointed to Serve Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed two priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn – the Very Reverend James Massa, 54, and the Reverend Canon Witold Mroziewski, 49 – as auxiliary bishops of Brooklyn. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S., made the announcement public on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain the new […]
Brooklyn’s Hoops Hall Inducts Newest Members (with video)
The living legends of New York City basketball came together for the 56th annual Basketball Old-Timers of America dinner and Hall of Fame induction ceremony.