Nigerians in the Diocese of Brooklyn are reacting to the news that as terrorist attacks and anti-Catholic persecution continue in their home country, their fellow Nigerians are attending church in record numbers.
St. Clement Pope – Jamaica Queens
Only In Print: Receiving Their Vows
St. Clement Pope Parish, Jamaica, was the site for the celebration of the final profession of five sisters, who came from different parts of the country, from the community of the Missionary Daughters of Mater Ecclesiae on April 30.
Teens Encounter Christ in Queens
It was two nights of spirit-filled prayer, praise and worship, testimonies, talks and fun entitled “Meet Me at the Well,” with youth members of a Queens deanery. The event took place in Jamaica on June 22.
Brothers of the Sacred Heart Observe Anniversaries
Three Brothers of the Sacred Heart residing in East Elmhurst are celebrating significant anniversaries this year.
Teen News Flash – June 17, 2017
Teen News Flash keeps you up-to-date with upcoming youth events around the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Sports Round-Up March 4
The Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens recently crowned its indoor track champions for the 2017 season. Xaverian swimmer heading to USCGA.
Nigerian Prelate Celebrates Igbo Mass in S. Ozone Park (with slideshow)
Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke from the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria, confirmed 19 young people at a weekly Igbo Mass at St. Clement Pope Church, South Ozone Park. Joy filled the church during this special pastoral visit on June 12.
CYO Hall of Fame Welcomes Inductees
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens held its third annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony May 20 at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.
Visiting Nigerian Bishop Hopeful About Peace
On a 10-day U.S. tour to raise awareness about life in Muslim-dominated northern Nigeria, Bishop Matthew H. Kukah of Sokoto Diocese, visited Nigerians in Brooklyn to talk about the need for education, solidarity and prayers. The tour was sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need.
Tablet TALK: Stations and Fish Fry Prepare for Holy Week
This week’s Tablet Talk highlights Glendale youth preparing for Easter, two exceptional ladies from Jamaica and Whitestone, devotional events for the Feast of Divine Mercy and much more.