It is the Lord, Himself, who told us to pray “to the Lord of the Harvest so that He may send out laborers into His harvest.”
vocations
Pope Encourages, Cautions Work of Vocation Directors
Despite fewer vocations to consecrated life, those responsible for formation in religious institutes must know how to say no to unsuitable candidates, so as to avoid a “graver crisis of quality” down the road, said Pope Francis.
Power of Religious Life
This past week, the Vatican sponsored a workshop for formators and vocation directors of religious orders of women and men from around the world. It culminated in an audience with Pope Francis, who himself is a member of a religious order, the Jesuits.
Howard Beach School, Parish Host Religious Vocation Fair
To celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life, Ave Maria Catholic Academy and Our Lady of Grace parish, Howard Beach, held a Consecrated Life Vocations Fair on March 22.
Holy Hour for Vocations March 27 in Woodside
Father James Rodriguez will lead the diocese’s monthly Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Sebastian Church, Woodside, on Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Young adults are invited to grow in their relationship with Jesus and discover God’s calling for their life through praise, worship, adoration and fellowship. Opportunities for confession will be available beginning […]
Support the Diocese’s Good Works
As the Lenten season begins, I reach out to you, the faithful of Brooklyn and Queens, to ask your assistance in supporting the ministries of the Diocese of Brooklyn through a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. On behalf of those we serve in our diocese, I take this time to thank you for your generous response to the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal and ask you to commit yourself to helping the Diocese reach our 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal goal.
Vocations Are Rooted in the Domestic Church
By Father John Cush It’s fascinating how trends go in Hollywood for film genres. Think about it – the 1940s brought big, busy, brightly colored musicals. The 1950s gave Westerns pride of place and the 1960s offered the surf film. The 1970s gave us the outer space, sci-fi aspects with the success of “Star Wars” and […]
Ordinands from Many Different Nations
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On Saturday, June 28, through the Grace of God, I will ordain 13 men to the priesthood for service to the Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens.
Six Men Ordained as Transitional Deacons
Six men were ordained transitional deacons for the Diocese of Brooklyn at St. James Cathedral Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, on Saturday, Sept. 1.