Fatima Statue Will Visit the Diocese

The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit two churches in Brooklyn and one in Queens, May 19-23, as part of its historic two-year journey across America.

Unity, Diversity: Theme of Migration Day Mass

Almost 1,000 immigrants to Brooklyn and Queens joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the annual diocesan celebration of World Migration Day, April 30 at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights.

Developing a Sacramental Spirituality

My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This is the full text of Bishop DiMarzio’s homily from the Chrism Mass celebrated at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, on Tuesday, March 22.

Chrism Mass celebrated at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral

Scenes from the Chrism Mass at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral include Bishop DiMarzio mixing Chrism oil; Deacon Marcial Thomas, who will be ordained a priest in June, presents the Chrism oil to Bishop DiMarzio; priests of the diocese renew their promises; and more.

Five Fathers In Concert

Five priests who serve in Brooklyn and Queens participated in an organ recital and vespers service on the Eve of the Feast of St. Joseph, March 18, at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights.

Generations of Faith – First Disbursement

During the month of February, approximately one year after the launch of their campaigns, the first disbursement was released to these parishes so that they could begin work on campaign projects from their case for support.

Holy Door Pilgrimage

Forty-seven parishioners from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal parish, Ridgewood, under the leadership of their pastor, Father Anthony Sansone, along with Father Johny Chengalan Thomas, C.M.I., made a one-day pilgrimage to the Basilica of Regina Pacis and to St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Viva La Virgen de Guadalupe!

Thirty-seven parishes participated in the diocesan celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12 at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant as more than 3,000 people of Mexican origins filled the church.