Month: December 2018

Passing of Mrs. Lucille Joseph

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Mrs. Lucille Joseph, mother of Reverend Lucon Rigaud, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn who is presently ministering as Parochial Vicar of the Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Jamaica. Mrs. Joseph died Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Haiti. All arrangements will be taking place in Haiti.

A memorial service may be held at a later date.

Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the consolation of her family and friends. May she rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Reverend Lucon Rigaud, St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 150-75 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, New York 11432.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs
Moderator of the Curia

Passing of Reverend Patrick G. Burns

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Patrick G. Burns, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Father Burns was born on March 17, 1961 in Brooklyn, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 23, 1992, and died Friday, December 14, 2018 at Holy Name of Jesus Rectory.

Father Burns served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of St. Michael (Brooklyn) and St. Martin of Tours-Fourteen Holy Martyrs (Brooklyn), as Administrator of Blessed Sacrament (Jackson Heights), as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of St. Catharine of Alexandria (Brooklyn), Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians (Woodside) and St. Francis de Sales (Belle Harbor). He also served the Parishes of St. Leo (Corona) and SS. Peter and Paul (Brooklyn). Additionally, he ministered with the Office of Parish Giving.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
352 42nd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11232
Tel: (718) 768-6065

Thursday, December 20, 2018
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

VIGIL:
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
352 42nd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11232
Tel: (718) 768-6065

Thursday, December 20, 2018
7:30 PM

FUNERAL:
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
352 42nd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11232
Tel: (718) 768-6065

Friday, December 21, 2018
10:30 AM

BURIAL:
Holy Cross Cemetery
Brooklyn, New York

Father Burns was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society. All priests are invited to concelebrate the Liturgy. Please bring your diocesan vestments.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his brother, Mr. Michael Burns, at 31 Roosevelt Walk, Breezy Point, NY 11697.

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia

CHURCHES OPEN FOR CONFESSION ON RECONCILIATION MONDAY

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2018

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
718-517-3143
646-241-9805
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

CHURCHES OPEN FOR CONFESSION ON RECONCILIATION MONDAY

The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, in partnership with Timothy Cardinal Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York, is reminding New York Catholics that December 17th, the Monday before Christmas, is Reconciliation Monday.

From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., parishes throughout the diocese and archdiocese will be open for walk-in confessions. The goal of Reconciliation Monday is to encourage Catholics to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Christmas.

This day also allows the faithful to confess their sins in anonymity. “One of the advantages is that you do not have to go to your own parish, as you can go to another Church and be unknown if there is some embarrassment in knowing the priest who will hear your confession. This is the time when the priest is merely an instrument of God’s grace and that the real absolver is Jesus Christ, Himself,” said Bishop DiMarzio.

To find a parish near you, go to dioceseofbrooklyn.org/parishes/locator

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THOUSANDS OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS CATHOLICS MAKE ANNUAL  PILGRIMAGE TO HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2018

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
646-241-9805
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

THOUSANDS OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS CATHOLICS MAKE ANNUAL
PILGRIMAGE TO HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Today the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, in Prospect Heights, followed by the traditional torch walk to 35 Catholic Churches throughout Brooklyn and Queens.

The day’s events began at 10:30 a.m. with Catechesis. At noon, Mass was celebrated in Spanish by the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, and concelebrated by 20 priests as well as auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, who delivered the homily.

Following Mass, Bishop DiMarzio blessed and lit about 35 torches of the faithful. After that, more than 2,000 participants departed for their pilgrimage to participating parishes throughout Brooklyn and Queens. There are five routes; three will end in Queens, and two will terminate in Brooklyn.

The group of pilgrims represents, in its vast majority, the Mexican-Catholic population of Brooklyn and Queens. According to the 2015 National Census, there are nearly 200,000 Mexicans living in Brooklyn and Queens.

Attached are pictures of the colorful celebration. If you need higher resolution images or a video clip, contact Adriana Rodriguez at (646) 241-9805 or at arodriguez@desalesmedia.org.

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THOUSANDS OF CATHOLICS EXPECTED TO MAKE ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2018

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
646-241-9805
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

THOUSANDS OF CATHOLICS EXPECTED TO MAKE ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

On Wednesday, December 12, the Diocese of Brooklyn will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, in Prospect Heights, followed by the traditional torch walk to 35 Catholic Churches throughout Brooklyn and Queens.

The day’s events begin at 10:30 a.m. with Catechesis. At noon, the Mass will be celebrated in Spanish by the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, and concelebrated by 20 priests as well as auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, who will deliver the homily.

Following Mass, at about 1:30 pm, Bishop DiMarzio will bless and light the 35 torches of the faithful. At 1:45 pm, more than 2,000 participants are expected to depart and make their pilgrimage to participating parishes. There are five routes, three will end in Queens, and two will terminate in Brooklyn.

The group of pilgrims represents, in its vast majority, the Mexican-Catholic population of Brooklyn and Queens. According to the 2015 National Census, there are nearly 200,000 Mexicans living in Brooklyn and Queens.

This event is organized by Reverend Jorge Ortiz-Garay, Director of the Mexican Apostolate.

For more information, contact Adriana Rodriguez at (646) 241-9805 or at arodriguez@desalesmedia.org.

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Passing of Mrs. Carmen Josefina Luces

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Mrs. Carmen Josefina Luces, mother of Deacon Fernando E. Luces, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Brooklyn who is presently ministering at St. Rita, Long Island City. Mrs. Luces died Monday, December 3, 2018 at SS. Joachim and Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brooklyn.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
Conway Funeral Home
41-45 58th Street
Woodside, New York 11377
Tel: (718) 639-3220

Thursday, December 6, 2018
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

FUNERAL:
St. Rita R.C. Church
36-25 11th Street
Long Island City, New York 11106
Tel: (718) 361-1884

Friday, December 7, 2018
10:00 AM

BURIAL:
St. Michael Cemetery
East Elmhurst, New York

Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the consolation of her family and friends. May she rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Deacon Fernando E. Luces, 96-08 57th Avenue Apt. 8J, Corona, New York 11368.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L. Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs Moderator of the Curia

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT GRAND ARMY PLAZA

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2018

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
646-241-9805
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT GRAND ARMY PLAZA

On Tuesday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m., Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, will bless the life-size Nativity crèche and light a giant Christmas tree at Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Parishioners from Brooklyn and Queens will fill the plaza for the annual kickoff to the Christmas season in Brooklyn.

The festivities will be hosted by actor Anthony Mangano, and include performances by the St. Saviour Gospel Choir, 14-year-old budding opera singer Diana Marie Paunetto and cabaret singer Charlie Romo.

The 35-foot Balsam Fir Christmas tree at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch is decorated with thousands of colored lights to represent the Diversity of Brooklyn. The tree and Nativity will be on display until early January.

Tomorrow’s tree lighting event is made possible by DeSales Media Group, the Communications, and technology arm of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

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FOX NEWS ANCHOR TO HEADLINE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2018

MEDIA CONTACTS:

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

FOX NEWS ANCHOR TO HEADLINE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS CONCERT

On December 6, 2018, at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm), the Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, will host a live Christmas Concert co-hosted by Currents News Anchor, Liz Faublas and Anthony Mangano, actor and host of City of Churches.

The concert will feature Emmy Award Winning Fox News Anchor, Kelly Wright. Wright is also an accomplished recording artist, who has performed on programs featuring Shirley Caesar, Cissy Houston, Bobby Caldwell, the late James Brown, and more.

Also performing at the concert will be Anthony Mangano and Diana Marie Paunetto, a 14-year-old Opera singer who hails from Bensonhurst and has performed at many parades and festivals in the area.

A coat drive will also be held at the concert. Everyone is invited to donate either new or used coats and other warm clothing for St. Dominic’s Homeless Outreach Center.

For more information on Thursday’s concert, please contact Adriana Rodriguez at arodriguez@desalesmedia.org or at 718-517-3143

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