Former B’klyn Pastor Dies in California

Father Carlos Valencia, 58, former pastor of Visitation B.V.M. Church, Red Hook, died July 29 in California. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Aug. 10 in Park Slope.

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.

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.

New Deacons for Brooklyn and Queens

Our New Deacons

Photos from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s ordination of 19 men to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, May 23.

Dr. Shih-Hao Fu

Dr. Shih-Hao Fu, of St. John Vianney parish, Flushing, was born in Taiwan. He has been married to Shayh-Ven (Natalie) for 35 years and they have two sons. A medical doctor/anesthesiologist, he is active in his parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist and a cantor. He also teaches Bible classes and […]

Daniel Anibal Garcia Giron

Daniel Anibal Garcia Giron, of St. John Vianney parish, Flushing, was born in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. He has been married to Ramone for 15 years. A maintenance worker, he is active in his parish as a lector and an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist. A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Church […]

Stanley Tam

Stanley Tam, of St. John Vianney parish, Flushing, is from Hong Kong. He and his wife, Judy, have been married for 38 years and they have two sons. A buildings maintenance manager, he is involved in his parish as an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist and President of the Presidium of the Legion of Mary. […]