FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2017

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
516-238-7565
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

Carolyn Erstad
323-384-7098
cerstad@desalesmedia.org

DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN MOBILIZING TO HELP AND PRAY FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS IN PUERTO RICO  

The Diocese of Brooklyn is taking action to help victims of Hurricane Maria, the storm that devastated Puerto Rico last month, leaving millions of people without power, food, and basic necessities. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio encouraged parish pastors to take up collections of material goods to send to the island. 56 parishes so far have answered the call, collecting items like bottled water, non-perishable food, baby formula, diapers, personal hygiene products and more. The items will be sorted by Catholic Charities staff and volunteers this Friday, October 20 from 10 am – 5 pm at the Immaculate Conception Center, 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362. The goods will then be flown to Puerto Rico on JetBlue Airlines at a later date. Catholic Charities on the island will arrange for distribution of the items to hurricane victims.

Also on Friday, we will be praying for our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico and for their loved ones here in our Diocese who are worried about the dire situation back home. Bishop DiMarzio is asking the faithful of Brooklyn, Queens and beyond to join him at a special Mass, Friday, October 20 at 7:00 pm at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Bishop DiMarzio will celebrate the Eucharist and Father Frederick Cintron, Director of Our Lady Mother of Divine Providence, and Pastor at St. Catharine of Alexandria, will preach the homily.

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2017

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Carolyn Erstad
323-384-7098
cerstad@desalesmedia.org

Adriana Rodriguez
516-238-7565
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

MATILDA CUOMO, GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO’S MOTHER, AMONG THE HONOREES
AT THE FUTURES IN EDUCATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DINNER

Futures in Education, a non-profit organization that raises scholarship funds for underprivileged children, will host its annual fundraising dinner on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at the New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036.

Media personality Greg Kelly will serve as this year’s emcee. Matilda Cuomo, former First Lady of New York State and the mother of Governor Andrew Cuomo will be among those honored for their dedication to improving the lives of children in Brooklyn and Queens.

Also being honored are Carlo Scissura, President & CEO of the New York Building Congress; and Howard Fensterman, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP.

Proceeds from this annual event benefit families in financial need with scholarships toward Catholic education in Brooklyn or Queens. Last year, Futures in Education granted $6.9 million to nearly 5,000 students. Since its inception, the organization has awarded $93 million to 32,000 students.

Reception & Silent Auction begin at 6:30 pm. Dinner, Award Presentations & Live Auction begin at 7:30 pm.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Carolyn Erstad
323-384-7098
cerstad@desalesmedia.org

Adriana Rodriguez
718-408-6367
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN CELEBRATING ITS DIVERSITY BY

RECOGNIZING IMMIGRANTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS

On Friday, October 6, 2017, the Diocese of Brooklyn will recognize Catholic immigrants who have become shining stars in their communities. The Annual Shining Star Awards is a two-part ceremony hosted by Catholic Migration Services, an organization committed to empowering underserved immigrant communities in Brooklyn and Queens. The first dinner/ceremony will be held tonight at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn. Cocktails begin at 6:30 pm and Dinner at 7:30 p.m. The second ceremony will be held next Friday, October 13th, at the same place and time.

Selected by members of their communities, honorees stand out for their leadership and unique contributions. Tonight’s Shining Star Award recipients come from Panama, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Guatemala, Czech Republic, Ghana, Korea, El Salvador, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, Haiti, Brazil, India, and the Dominican Republic.

The honorees for next week’s event come from the African-American community as well as Poland, Italy, Honduras, India, Vietnam, China, The Philippines, Lithuania, Croatia, Pakistan, Ukraine, West Indies, and Belarus.

As a Diocese, we are constantly inspired by the immigrants we serve for their generosity in helping us do our work.

If you would like to cover the dinner, give us a call so we can help facilitate interviews.

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