Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish’s annual summertime feast returns this year July 7-18. Now, as most restrictions have eased, preparations for the famed event — an annual Brooklyn tradition since at least 1903 — have moved forward.
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Saints Peter and Paul Parish Celebrates Dedication of New 550-Seat Church
Members of Saints Peter and Paul Parish packed their new 550-seat church in a historic building to witness the consecration of its altar by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
One Family’s Williamsburg Roots, Ties to Giglio, Run Deep
Tillie Tarantino Way, the street named after her mother in 2017, is the most visible example of Angela Aragona’s family ties to Williamsburg, which date back more than 100 years.
Landlords Face Tough Times But One Still Shares Blessings
New York City rental industry analysts warn of massive financial losses for landlords in 2020, yet one Brooklyn Landlord, Mario Salerno, made headlines when he canceled April rent for his 200 tenants to help them deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s ‘Giglio’ Feast Canceled
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a highlight of the summer in Williiamsburg, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A Day of Devotion on Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The pews of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Williamsburg were packed July 16 as Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated a bilingual Mass honoring the parish feast day in English and Italian.
News Coverage ‘Lifts’ Giglio Feast
A fresh wave of able-bodied lifters has rejuvenated an Italian tradition that dates back more than a century in Williamsburg and more than a millennium in Nola, Italy.
A Not So Barren Island
Dear Editor: I truly appreciated reading Ed Wilkinson’s column on little-known Barren Island (Aug. 27).
Dominicans Celebrate in the Streets of Williamsburg
The 15th annual Dominican Parade and Festival of Brooklyn took to the Williamsburg streets Aug. 30 to display cultural pride in a colorful, musical and respectful way.
Franciscans Reach Out to B’klyn’s Newest Residents
The gray-robed friar walking down Bedford Ave. on the Northside of Williamsburg may not blend in with the crowd. But then again, he’s just hoping to be noticed.