Members of the Holy Name Societies throughout Brooklyn and Queens gathered for the annual Holy Name Recognition Mass at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
St. James Cathedral Basilica
Lenten Opportunities for Deaf at St. James Cathedral
Numerous offerings fill church calendars during the Lenten season, giving the faithful ways to renew and deepen their faith. But for Catholics who are deaf or hearing-impaired, trying to take part in these events can be a challenge.
Ash Wednesday at St. James Cathedral
Father Peter Purpura, rector of St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, places ashes on the forehead of Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio during an Ash Wednesday liturgy.
Italian American Congress Aids Catholic School Students
One hundred and nine students from Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens were honored at the Tri-State Italian American Congress Scholarship Awards ceremony Feb. 27 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn. Auxiliary Bishop James Massa presided as the awards were presented.
Knights Lead Celebration Of Diocese’s Life Awards
Local witnesses to life were told not to boast about their good works but to “boast in the Lord Jesus Christ about the work that they do every single day.”
Pro Vita Mass and Awards Set for Jan. 28
The annual Pro Vita Mass sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5 p.m. at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
Msgr. Schuster Served 59 Years as a Priest
A Mass of Christian Burial for Msgr. George M. Schuster, pastor emeritus of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal parish, Ridgewood, was celebrated Dec. 7 at the church. He died Dec. 3 at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He was 85.
Liturgies Close Holy Year Around the Diocese
“In this church, thousands have passed through the door that celebrates the love of God,” said Bishop Tiedemann. “We gather in prayer and thanksgiving for the many blessings you and I have experienced as we passed through these doors.”
Father Dolan, 92, Dies After 65 Years as Priest
A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Thomas D. Dolan, a senior priest of the diocese, was celebrated Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Elizabeth Church, Ozone Park, at 10:30 a.m.
Schools Honored for Donations to Worldwide Missions
Children from Catholic schools and religious education programs who either collected the most money or gave consistently throughout the years to benefit missions around the world joined St. James parishioners for their regularly scheduled Sunday morning Mass.
