Tabernacle dating back to the 1890s stolen from the altar at Brooklyn Catholic Church

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2022

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn is announcing the New York City Police Department is investigating a brazen crime of disrespect and hate, which desecrated the most Holy Eucharist and the altar at St. Augustine Catholic Church, located at 116 6th Avenue in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn.

The burglar cut through a metal protective casing and made off with the Tabernacle, which dates back to when the church was built in the late 1800s. This holy sacramental receptacle is irreplaceable due to its historical and artistic value. The angels which flanked the Tabernacle were decapitated and destroyed, and the Holy Eucharist housed inside the Tabernacle was thrown all over the altar.

“This is devastating, as the Tabernacle is the central focus of our church outside of worship, holding the Body of Christ, the Eucharist, which is delivered to the sick and homebound,” said Father Frank Tumino, pastor of St. Augustine. “To know that a burglar entered the most sacred space of our beautiful Church and took great pains to cut into a security system is a heinous act of disrespect,” continued Tumino.

The burglary is suspected to have taken place on Friday, May 27, and was discovered by the pastor on Saturday, May 28. A safe in the sacristy was also cut open, but nothing was inside. Photos of the damage, as well as the video of the original Tabernacle, are attached.

Anyone who may have information that can help police with their investigation is asked to call the NYPD at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/714923634
Credit: DeSales Media Group

 

Mons. Brennan anuncia nuevo superintendente de las escuelas católicas en Brooklyn y Queens

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 5 de mayo de 2022

CONTACTOS DE PRENSA:
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MONS. BRENNAN ANUNCIA NUEVO SUPERINTENDENTE DE LAS ESCUELAS CATÓLICAS
EN BROOKLYN Y QUEENS
El superintendente Dr. Thomas Chadzutko se jubila este verano, después de 18 años en el cargo

Mons. Robert Brennan, obispo de Brooklyn, anunció hoy la elección del diácono Kevin McCormack como nuevo Superintendente Escolar de la Diócesis de Brooklyn. El nombramiento será efectivo a partir del 1 de julio de este año.

El diácono McCormack reemplazará al Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, quien se jubilará el 31 de agosto de 2022, luego de desempeñarse como superintendente durante los últimos 18 años.

“Las escuelas y academias de la Diócesis de Brooklyn han sido bendecidas con todos los años de liderazgo constante, fuerte y entusiasta de nuestro Superintendente, el Dr. Thomas Chadzutko. Ha promovido verdaderamente el crecimiento de nuestras escuelas y academias a través del desarrollo profesional de los maestros, la implementación de nuevas tecnologías y el progreso del plan de estudios. Gracias a su empeño y labor, hoy podemos ser testigos del éxito de las escuelas católicas en todo Brooklyn y Queens. Confío en que el diácono Kevin McCormack dará continuidad a ese éxito, dado su trabajo ejemplar al frente de Xaverian y su claro compromiso con la identidad católica”, dijo el obispo Robert Brennan.

El diácono Kevin McCormack se ha desempeñado como director de Xaverian durante los últimos 15 años, y anteriormente se desempeñó como profesor de Inglés y Religión. Durante 30 años, también fue instructor adjunto de Teología en Molloy College y fue copresentador del programa de radio Religion on the Line transmitido por WABC, de 2006 a 2018. El diácono McCormack se graduó de Cathedral College y tiene una Maestría en Teología del Seminario de la Inmaculada Concepción y una Maestría en Ciencias en Liderazgo Educativo de la Universidad de Fordham.

“Durante los últimos 37 años en Xaverian, trabajando con increíbles estudiantes y familiares, un personal entregado, y dedicados profesores, administradores y exalumnos, y especialmente con mi amigo, el presidente Alesi, aprendí lo que hace que una escuela católica sea sobresaliente. Estoy agradecido de que el obispo Brennan haya depositado su confianza en mí para desarrollar el trabajo formativo del Dr. Chadzutko y continuar la bendita tradición de excelencia en la educación católica”, declaró el diácono Kevin McCormack.

La carrera del Dr. Thomas Chadzutko en la educación católica en la Diócesis de Brooklyn comenzó en 1985 cuando fue nombrado director de la escuela católica Blessed Sacrament en la sección Cypress Hills de Brooklyn. Después de su mandato como director, el Dr. Chadzutko ingresó a la administración diocesana, sirviendo durante más de siete años como superintendente del distrito y más de dos años como superintendente adjunto. El 1 de julio de 2003 fue nombrado Superintendente Interino. El 4 de junio de 2004, el entonces obispo Nicholas DiMarzio lo nombró oficialmente Superintendente Escolar.

“El liderazgo y el progreso nunca funcionan de forma independiente. He sido bendecido con sacerdotes, directores y personal que comparten la fe y la misión de la educación católica. Tengo la suerte de poder reflexionar sobre las múltiples alegrías que me ha brindado este cargo. La mayor alegría es saber que nuestro trabajo ha impactado las vidas de cientos de miles de estudiantes durante las últimas tres décadas. Me siento honrado de haber sido una pieza del rompecabezas que está dando forma a la próxima generación de fieles”, expresó el Dr. Thomas Chadzutko.

La Diócesis de Brooklyn alberga 70 academias y escuelas primarias católicas, así como 15 escuelas secundarias católicas, en todo Brooklyn y Queens, con una matrícula combinada de 30,894. Hay 19,613 estudiantes de primaria y 11,281 estudiantes de secundaria. Para obtener más información sobre la educación católica en la Diócesis de Brooklyn, visite catholicschoolsbq.org.

Se adjunta una foto del diácono Kevin McCormack. 

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BISHOP BRENNAN ANNOUNCES NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN BROOKLYN AND QUEENS

The Most Reverend Robert Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, has announced the selection of Deacon Kevin McCormack as the new Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn. The appointment is effective as of July 1, 2022.

Deacon McCormack will be replacing Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, who is retiring as of August 31, 2022, after serving as Superintendent for the past 18 years.

“The schools and academies of the Diocese of Brooklyn have been blessed by the many years of steady, strong, and devoted leadership of our Superintendent Dr. Thomas Chadzutko. He truly has championed the growth of our schools and academies through teacher professional development, technology, and curriculum enhancements. Today we see the success of Catholic schools throughout Brooklyn and Queens because of his work. I am confident Deacon Kevin McCormack will expand on that success, given his exemplary work leading Xaverian and his clear commitment to Catholic Identity,” said Bishop Robert Brennan.

Deacon Kevin McCormack has served as the Principal of Xaverian for the last 15 years, having previously served there as an English and Religion teacher. For 30 years, he was also an Adjunct Instructor of Theology at Molloy College and was the co-host of the WABC radio program Religion on the Line from 2006 to 2018. Deacon McCormack is a graduate of Cathedral College and holds a Master of Arts in Theology from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Fordham University.

“Over the last 37 years at Xaverian, working with tremendous students and their families, dedicated staff, faculty, administrators, and devoted alumni – and especially with my friend President Alesi, I learned what makes a Catholic School great. I am grateful that Bishop Brennan has placed his trust in me to build upon the formative work of Dr. Chadzutko and continue the blessed tradition of excellence in Catholic education,” said Deacon Kevin McCormack.

Dr. Thomas Chadzutko’s career in Catholic education in the Diocese of Brooklyn began in 1985 when he was named Principal of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn. Following his tenure as Principal, Dr. Chadzutko entered diocesan administration, serving more than seven years as a District Superintendent, and more than two years as a Deputy Superintendent. On July 1, 2003, he was named Interim Superintendent.  On June 4, 2004, then Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio officially appointed Dr. Chadzutko to serve as Superintendent of Schools.

“Leadership and progress never exist in isolation. I have been blessed with pastors, principals, and staff that share the faith and the mission of Catholic education. I am fortunate to be able to reflect on the many joys that this position has afforded me. The greatest joy is the knowledge that our work has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of students over the past three decades. I am honored to have been a piece of the puzzle that has shaped the next generation of the faithful,” said Dr. Thomas Chadzutko.

Xaverian has also issued a press release today pertaining to this announcement as well as the selection of their new principal.  The full release can be found here: https://xaverian.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/765/download/download_7659111.pdf

The Diocese of Brooklyn is home to 70 Catholic elementary academies and schools, as well as 15 Catholic high schools, throughout Brooklyn and Queens, with a combined enrollment of 30,894. There are 19,613 elementary students and 11,281 high school students. For more information regarding Catholic education in the Diocese of Brooklyn, visit catholicschoolsbq.org.

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Bishop Robert Brennan has named Deacon Kevin McCormack as the new Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn effective July 1, 2022.