Month: December 2021

FIREWORKS, SANTA CLAUS, AND SONG USHER IN CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN BROOKLYN

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St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church and Catholic Academy Hosts Special Celebration

Brooklyn – St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church and St. Patrick’s Catholic Academy, hosted a special celebration of Christmas on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, to usher in the joy of the season.

The event began with an outdoor Christmas Concert featuring the students of St. Patrick’s Catholic Academy on the steps of the Academy. Following the musical performance, a fireworks display took place in the skies above the parish, and then Santa Claus arrived on a horse-drawn carriage.

Father Gerard Sauer is the Pastor of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. Ms. Kathleen Curatolo is the Principal of the Academy.

A Vimeo link can be found here: https://vimeo.com/656838857.

Santa Claus visits St. Patrick's in Bay Ridge
Father Michael Falce, Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick’s, Kathleen Curatolo, Principal of St. Patrick Catholic Academy, and Father Gerard Sauer, Pastor of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, join Santa Claus aboard the horse-drawn coach wagon.
Students at St. Patrick's Catholic Academy Perform Christmas Songs
St. Patrick’s Catholic Academy students perform Christmas songs on the school sets as part of the celebration.
St. Patrick's Rectory Lawn Decorated for Christmas
The rectory lawn lit up brightly in preparation for the joy of Christmas.
Fireworks Display at St. Patrick's
An awesome fireworks display was presented by St. Patrick’s to help usher in the Christmas spirit.

DIOCESIS DE BROOKLYN CELEBRA A NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE

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DIOCESIS DE BROOKLYN CELEBRA A NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
El nuevo obispo de Brooklyn dará la homilía en español

La Diócesis de Brooklyn conmemorará la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe con una misa especial celebrada por el nuevo obispo de Brooklyn, Mons. Robert Brennan, el domingo 12 de diciembre de 2021 a la 1:30 pm, en la Concatedral de St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, en la sección Prospect Heights de Brooklyn. El obispo auxiliar retirado, Mons. Octavio Cisneros, concelebrará la Misa.

Se espera que miles de fieles asistan a esta celebración cultural anual en la que habrá mariachis cantando “Las Mañanitas” y el espectacular encendido de las antorchas a las 2:30 p.m. frente a la Concatedral. Después de encender las antorchas, saldrá la tradicional peregrinación rumbo a 38 parroquias de Brooklyn y Queens.

Se anima a los asistentes a usar una máscara durante la celebración festiva.

La misa se transmitirá en vivo por NET-TV a partir de la 1:15 p.m. (Canal 30-Optimum, Canal 97-Spectrum y Canal 548-Verizon Fios) y también será transmitida en vivo en www.netny.tv.

Invitamos a asistir a miembros de los medios de comunicación. Para confirmar su asistencia, envíe un correo electrónico a Adriana Rodríguez, arodriguez@desalesmedia.org o un mensaje de texto al 646-241-9805.

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VIDEO: Cortesía de DeSales Media

:00 Actuación de los mariachis

:21 Procesión de las banderas parroquiales

:54 Procesión del obispo Robert Brennan

1:01 Mons. Brennan durante su homilía

1:14 El apostolado mexicano le hace entrega de un sombrero de charro a Mons. Brennan

1:34 Encendido de las antorchas en las afueras de la Catedral

2:46 Los fieles comienzan la procesión a sus parroquias

 

FOTOS: Cortesía de DeSales Media

 

Fieles durante misa

 

Mariachis

 

Mons. Brennan durante homilía

 

Mons. Brennan encendido antorchas

 

Mons. Brennan encendido antorchas #2

 

Feligreses saliendo en peregrinación

MUSIC FILLS HISTORIC WILLIAMSBURG OPERA HOUSE ONCE AGAIN

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Restored Opera House Hosts “Spirit of Christmas” Concert

The “Spirit of Christmas Concert,” hosted by Futures in Education to raise money to support scholarships for Catholic education in the Diocese of Brooklyn, took the stage last night at the newly renovated Emmaus Center in Williamsburg.

The concert featured a selection of Christmas and spiritual songs performed by contemporary Christian music artist and songwriter Matt Maher, and American operatic tenor Danny Rodriguez.  The show also featured entertainment from one of the three New York Tenors, Christopher Macchio, as well as movie star Daniel Roebuck.  Anthony Mangano, star of film and song, served as the Master of Ceremonies.

The newly refurbished and named 600-seat Emmaus Center is housed in the historic Williamsburg Opera House which was built in 1897. Many of the historical details of the theater were maintained in the renovation.

“This is a place that has strong history and tradition. I love the name Emmaus, because this is to be a place of encounter. People are going to encounter Jesus Christ through the arts and through encounters with one another.  I am so proud to be part of this grand opening, and for all of those who support Futures in Education, as students will have the chance to encounter Jesus and His love through the gift of a Catholic education,” said The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn.

To learn more about the history, mission, and upcoming events at The Emmaus Center, visit emmausbrooklyn.org.

Matt Maher playing the piano at the Spirit of Christmas Concert.
Christian music artist and songwriter Matt Maher headlined the Spirit of Christmas concert sponsored by Futures in Education.
Representatives of the Diocese of Brooklyn, and the entertainers, take a group photo at the end of the concert.
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Vicar for Development for the Diocese of Brooklyn, Matt Maher, Christopher Macchio, Bishop Robert Brennan, Daniel Rodriguez, Anthony Mangano, and Daniel Roebuck, joined together on stage at the end of the show.

Brooklyn Diocese Mass to Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Today at 1:30

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DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN TO CELEBRATE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Brooklyn’s New Bishop to deliver Homily in Spanish

The Diocese of Brooklyn will mark the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a special Mass this afternoon to be celebrated by Brooklyn’s new Bishop, Robert Brennan, at 1:30 p.m., at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, located at 856 Pacific Street, in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn. Retired Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros will concelebrate the Mass.

This joyous cultural celebration, organized every year by the Mexican Apostolate, will include Mariachis singing “Las Mañanitas” and the spectacular Lighting of the Torches at 2:30 p.m. in front of the Co-Cathedral. After the lighting, the torch-lit pilgrimages will begin heading to 38 churches in Brooklyn and Queens.

The Mass will be broadcast live on NET-TV beginning at 1:15 p.m. (Channel 30-Optimum, Channel 97-Spectrum, and Channel 548-Verizon FIOS) and live-streamed on www.netny.tv.

Members of the media are invited to attend. To RSVP, please email Adriana Rodriguez at arodriguez@desalesmedia.org or text at 646-241-9805.

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Misa de la Diócesis de Brooklyn para celebrar Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, el domingo a la 1:30

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PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 10 de diciembre de 2021

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DIOCESIS DE BROOKLYN CELEBRA A NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE

El nuevo obispo de Brooklyn dará la homilía en español

La Diócesis de Brooklyn conmemorará la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe con una misa especial celebrada por el nuevo obispo de Brooklyn, Mons. Robert Brennan, el domingo 12 de diciembre de 2021 a la 1:30 pm, en la Concatedral de St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, en la sección Prospect Heights de Brooklyn. El obispo auxiliar retirado, Mons. Octavio Cisneros, concelebrará la Misa.

Se espera que miles de fieles asistan a esta celebración cultural en la que habrá mariachis cantando “Las Mañanitas” y el espectacular encendido de las antorchas a las 2:30 p.m. frente a la Concatedral. Después de encender las antorchas, saldrá la tradicional peregrinación rumbo a 38 parroquias de Brooklyn y Queens. Esta tradición anual es organizada por el Apostolado Mexicano.

Se anima a los asistentes a usar una máscara durante la celebración festiva.

La misa se transmitirá en vivo por NET-TV a partir de la 1:15 p.m. (Canal 30-Optimum, Canal 97-Spectrum y Canal 548-Verizon Fios) y también será transmitida en vivo en www.netny.tv.

Invitamos a asistir a miembros de los medios de comunicación. Para confirmar su asistencia, envíe un correo electrónico a Adriana Rodríguez, arodriguez@desalesmedia.org o un mensaje de texto al 646-241-9805.

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BISHOP’S CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON RAISES $300,000 TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2021

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BISHOP’S CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON RAISES $300,000 TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, the newly installed Bishop of Brooklyn, this week hosted the 2021 Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon, sponsored by the Catholic Foundation of Brooklyn and Queens, at Russo’s on the Bay in the Howard Beach section of Queens.

The Christmas Luncheon raised $300,000 to support the Bishop’s scholarship fund for Catholic education and youth ministry programs throughout the Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens.

“People like you make a difference. You make an enormous difference in the lives of so many children and so many families. One of the things I often say is that Catholic education is about a partnership. Certainly a partnership at the level of the school, but it is a much broader network of partnerships that involves the support of the parishes, the work of the Diocesan education office, but it also involves a network of people who really believe in our children. It takes people like you who love God, who love the Church, and who love Catholic education,” said Bishop Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, in his welcoming remarks.

The honorees included Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, honored with the St. John Paull II Distinguished Stewardship Award; The Tablet’s Editor Emeritus Ed Wilkinson, who was awarded the Emma A. Daniels Benefactor’s Award; and Robert Schirling, Board Chair of Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy, who received the Spirit of Hope Award.

“This year’s event was our most successful ever with more than 900 people in attendance. The Catholic Foundation provides so much to the youth and to our Catholic schools in our Diocese. Our supporters make it possible for more than 95 parishes to have Youth Ministers on staff, to build the future leaders of our Church, and provide scholarships available so that all who want a Catholic education can have that chance,” said Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Vicar for Development for the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Christopher Macchio, one of the three New York Tenors at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, sang “Ave Maria” and “O Holy Night” at the start of the event. Students from Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Douglaston, Queens, re-enacted the Nativity scene at the event. 1010 WINS Reporter Juliet Papa served as the Mistress of Ceremonies.

 

Photo #1 – Divine Mercy Catholic Academy students re-enact the Nativity Scene.

Photo #2- Ed Wilkinson, Editor Emeritus of The Tablet, awarded the Emma A. Daniels Benefactor Award by Bishop Robert J. Brennan and Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello.

Photo #3- Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio was honored for his 18 years of service to the Diocese of Brooklyn by Bishop Robert J. Brennan and Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello.

Photo #4- Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy Board Chair Robert Schirling was among the distinguished honorees at the year’s 2021 Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon.

Photo #5- (Left to right) Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Vicar for Development for the Diocese of Brooklyn, Robert Schirling, Bishop Robert J. Brennan, Ed Wilkinson, Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, and Mistress of Ceremonies, Juliet Papa of 1010 WINS.

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I, the undersigned Bishop of Brooklyn, decree that the Church of Saint Margaret Mary, located at 918 27th Avenue, in the Borough of Queens, which is within the territory of the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is hereby RELEGATED TO THE PROFANE BUT NOT SORDID USE according to the provisions of Can. 1222 §2.

After careful consideration of the pastoral and financial needs, a determination was reached that the cost of maintaining Saint Margaret Mary as an additional worship site was prohibitive to both the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel as well as to the Diocese of Brooklyn, especially in light of the significant financial hardship being experienced by both entities.

Taking into consideration the needs of the entire Diocese of Brooklyn, especially in light of the shortage of priests available for ministry as well as the significant financial burden that this structure is imposing on the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and in view of the current demographical shifts that have resulted in a diminished number of faithful in the surrounding area, I have decided to permanently relegate this space to the profane but not sordid use.

Reverend Monsignor Cuong Pham, Pastor, wrote to request that the Church of Saint Margaret Mary be relegated from the sacred to profane. Prior to the issuance of this decree and in keeping with the universal norms of the Roman Catholic Church, after consultation with parishioners as well as the Episcopal Vicar for Queens, the Most Reverend Paul Sanchez, and after having definitely determined that the care of souls would not suffer because of this decision due to the close proximity of the parish church, I consented to this reduction.

After having determined that no other parties can legitimately claim rights for themselves in the Church of Saint Margaret Mary, I presented this matter for consultation to the Diocesan Presbyteral Council on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Having considered the matter carefully, the Council overwhelmingly supported my decision to relegate this structure.

Therefore, having carefully followed the provision set forth in Can. 1222 §2 and having determined with moral ce11itude that the care of souls would suffer no determent, I declare that this decree will take effect thirty days (30) after its publication and that by virtue of the same the Church of Saint Margaret Mary will no longer be used for divine worship. In addition, I order that any sacred furnishing and artwork, which the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel does not retain for its own use, be disposed of in a manner befitting their character and the known intentions of any donor. Furthermore, in addition to the usual requirements of the law for the valid and licit alienation by the parish of the property concerned, the sale of the church is subject to my approval as being constant with the requirements of Can. 1222 §2.

Given in Brooklyn, New York, this 2nd day of December in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty One.

 

 

 

Mons. Robert Brennan es instalado como el octavo obispo de la Diócesis de Brooklyn

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PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 1 de diciembre de 2021

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MONS. ROBERT J. BRENNAN INSTALADO COMO OCTAVO OBISPO

DE LA DIÓCESIS DE BROOKLYN

El obispo Robert J. Brennan fue instalado como el octavo obispo de Brooklyn durante una misa celebrada la tarde del martes en la Concatedral de St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street en la sección Prospect Heights de Brooklyn.

El cardenal Timothy Dolan, arzobispo de Nueva York, y el arzobispo Christophe Pierre, nuncio apostólico en los Estados Unidos, presidieron la misa de instalación. El obispo Brennan, quien ha dirigido la Diócesis de Columbus desde el año 2019, había sido nombrado por el papa Francisco como sucesor de Mons. Nicholas DiMarzio el 29 de septiembre de 2021.

A la celebración asistieron 45 obispos, incluidos 2 cardenales, más de 300 sacerdotes y 100 diáconos.

“Brooklyn y Queens son una representación del mundo: tenemos fieles de todos los idiomas, todas las nacionalidades, verdaderamente somos la Diócesis de los inmigrantes; y junto con la alegría del Evangelio, todos estamos llamados a ser como [San] Andrés y trabajar juntos para compartir la Buena Nueva, para contarles a los demás sobre Jesús; para compartir nuestros panes y peces, para que Dios use lo que tenemos y se hagan milagros. Cada comunidad renueva y revitaliza esta iglesia local con la frescura del Evangelio de Jesucristo”, predicó el obispo Brennan en su homilía.

Los aspectos más destacados de la misa incluyeron el ritual en el que el nuevo obispo instalado golpea las puertas de la Concatedral y los rectores de la Catedral Basílica de St. James y la Concatedral de St. Joseph le dejan entrar para darle el recibimiento. Mons. Raymond Chappetto, vicario general, entregó al obispo Brennan un crucifijo para que lo besara. Luego, Mons. Neil Tiedemann, obispo auxiliar, le entregó el aspergillum, el instrumento litúrgico utilizado para esparcir el agua bendita, primero sobre él mismo y luego sobre el resto de los presentes.

A continuación, el ahora oficialmente Obispo Emérito de la Diócesis de Brooklyn, Mons. DiMarzio dio la bienvenida a todos a St. Joseph para esta alegre ocasión. La ceremonia comenzó con el saludo del cardenal Dolan bendiciendo a los feligreses e invitando al nuncio apostólico, el arzobispo Pierre, a leer la carta apostólica. Después de la lectura, el obispo Brennan mostró la carta de nombramiento al Colegio de Consultores, el Canciller, la Curia y los fieles.

De regreso al altar, Mons. Brennan se sentó en la cátedra, lugar que ocupa el obispo y desde el que preside las celebraciones litúrgicas, y se le entregó el Crozier (báculo del pastor). Ahora la cátedra lleva el escudo de armas de Mons. Brennan. Después de esto, el nuevo obispo instalado saludó a varios representantes de la diócesis, tanto clérigos como laicos y así dio comienzo a la celebración de la Eucaristía.

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Bishop Robert Brennan Installed as the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2021

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BISHOP ROBERT J. BRENNAN INSTALLED AS THE EIGHTH BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

Bishop Robert J. Brennan was installed as the Eighth Bishop of Brooklyn at a Mass of Installation at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, and Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, presided at the Installation Mass. Bishop Brennan, who has led the Diocese of Columbus since 2019, was named by Pope Francis to succeed Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio on September 29, 2021.

In attendance for the celebration were 45 Bishops, including 2 Cardinals, more than 300 priests and 100 deacons.

“The world is found in Brooklyn and Queens, every language, every nationality, we truly are the Diocese of Immigrants; and together with the Joy of the Gospel, we are all called to be like Andrew and work together to share the Good News, to tell others about Jesus; to share the loaves and the fish that we have, so that God will use what we have and miracles will take place.  Each community renews and reinvigorates this local church with the freshness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” preached Bishop Brennan in his homily.

Highlights of the Mass included Bishop Brennan knocking on the doors of the Co-Cathedral, and being let in by the rectors of both the Cathedral Basilica of St. James and the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, who received the new bishop at the doors of the Co-Cathedral.  Bishop Raymond Chappetto, Vicar General, presented Bishop Brennan with a crucifix to be kissed.  Bishop Neil Tiedemann, Auxiliary Bishop, then presented him with the aspergillum, the liturgical implement used to sprinkle holy water, first on himself and then on those present.

Bishop DiMarzio then welcomed everyone to St. Joseph’s for this joyful occasion. The ceremony then began with Cardinal Dolan greeting the people and inviting the apostolic letter to be read by the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Pierre. After the reading, Bishop Brennan showed the letter to the College of Consultors, the Chancellor, the Curia, and the faithful.

Bishop Brennan then sat in the Cathedra, the Bishop’s teaching chair, and was presented with the Crozier (a hooked staff).  The cathedra now bears Bishop Brennan’s coat of arms. After this, Bishop Brennan greeted various representatives of the diocese, both clergy and laity.  Then the celebration of the Eucharist began.

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