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Passing of Reverend Monsignor Eugene A. Feldhaus

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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 Monsignor Eugene A. Feldhaus, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Feldhaus was born on July 13, 1920 in College Point, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 15, 1946, and died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Bishop Mugavero Residence, Douglaston. Monsignor Feldhaus served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parish of Saint Gregory the Great (Bellerose), as well as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of SS. Peter & Paul (Brooklyn) and Saint Hugh (Huntington Station). He also served as faculty of Cathedral College, in Douglaston. The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE
Saturday, August 25, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saint Gregory the Great R.C. Church 242-20 88th Avenue
Bellerose, New York 11426
Tel: (718) 347-3707

Sunday, August 26, 2018
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362
Tel: (718) 229-8001

VIGIL
Sunday, August 26, 2018
7:30 PM
Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362
Tel: (718) 229-8001

FUNERAL
Monday, August 27, 2018
10:30 AM
Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, New York 11362
Tel: (718) 229-8001

BURIAL
Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

Monsignor Feldhaus 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 niece, Ms. Carol Palmer, 709 Roma Road, Venice, Florida 34285. 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

HUNDREDS TO GATHER IN PRAYER FOR GUATEMALA’S VOLCANO VICTIMS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2018

MEDIA CONTACTS:

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

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

HUNDREDS TO GATHER IN PRAYER FOR GUATEMALA’S VOLCANO VICTIMS

Hundreds of Guatemalan Catholics will gather to pray for victims of the Guatemala volcano at a special Mass in Queens on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 11 am at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 88-19 Parsons Boulevard, Jamaica. The Fuego Volcano’s eruption on June 3rd killed more than a hundred people. Nearly two hundred people are still missing in the country’s worst natural disaster in recent memory.

Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Vicar for Hispanic Concerns, will be the celebrant. The collections taken will go to help the people of Guatemala.

Earlier this month, a few hundred people attended a Mass held in Brooklyn at Saint Finbar Catholic Church to pray for Guatemalan volcano victims.

Reporters interested in covering the Mass should contact Adriana Rodriguez in advance.

DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN TO ORDAIN FIVE MEN TO THE PRIESTHOOD

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2018

MEDIA CONTACTS:

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

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

DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN TO ORDAIN FIVE MEN TO THE PRIESTHOOD

On Saturday, June 30, at 11 a.m., the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, will ordain five men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Brooklyn. The ordination Mass will take place at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street in Prospect Heights.

The new priests come from all over the world and will add to the diverse tapestry of the diocese. Two were born in New York to immigrant parents. The others were born in Haiti, Vietnam, and Germany. They range in age from 28 to 41.

The men have varied and rich life experience, which helped them in discerning God’s call to serve the Church. One survived cancer, while another lost his sister in the 2010 Haiti earthquake. One speaks four languages. And all are highly educated, with degrees in Theology, Philosophy, Business, and Political Science.

“As these seminarians journey to their day of Ordination, one can sense the joy that they experience as well as the joy of the Diocese and the Presbyterate that welcome these newly ordained into our ranks,” said Bishop DiMarzio.

The Diocese of Brooklyn, the eighth largest diocese in the United States and the only entirely urban diocese in the Nation, serves the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. The combined population of the boroughs stands at 4.9 million residents, of which more than 1.5 million identify themselves as Catholics.

For photos and full bios, please visit this week’s Tablet.

The Ordination Mass will be broadcast LIVE on NET TV at 11 a.m. EST., and will also be streamed live on www.netny.tv.

NET TV is a cable network featuring news and information with a Catholic point of view. It is available in the New York area on Spectrum, channel 97; Optimum, channel 30; and Verizon Fios, channel 48.

Reporters interested in covering the event should contact Carolyn Erstad or Adriana Rodriguez in advance.

School Closures: Winter Storm Toby

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All schools and academies are closed on March 21, 2018, for Winter Storm Tobywhich is expected to deposit 11-15 inches of snow in the New York City area.

From 6:00am EDT, Wed Mar 21 until 6:00am EDT, Thu Mar 22

Issued by: New York City – NY, US, National Weather Service,

…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT THURSDAY… * WHAT…HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 11 TO 15 INCHES ARE EXPECTED. * WHERE…PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY, SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT AND SOUTHEAST NEW YORK. * WHEN…FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM EDT THURSDAY. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…TRAVEL WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY DURING THE EVENING COMMUTE. SNOW WILL DEVELOP DURING THE MORNING AND BECOME HEAVY BY AFTERNOON. EXPECT SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS IN VISIBILITY AT TIMES. A COMBINATION OF THE HEAVY SNOW AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH COULD BRING DOWN TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES, CREATING POWER OUTAGES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. CHECK LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION SERVICES FOR THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS. &&

Temporary Suspension On Distribution Of Precious Blood, Flu Season 2018

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Due to a severe outbreak of the flu, Bishop DiMarzio has suspended the distribution of the Precious Blood to the faithful at Mass. This suspension will be lifted when flu season is over.

While not life-threatening in most cases, the flu can be very dangerous for infants, small children, the elderly, and those who suffer from chronic illness. Bishop DiMarzio reminds the faithful to use common sense precautions when attending Mass or other public functions in their parishes to minimize the spread of the virus.

Specifically, parishioners should refrain from physically exchanging the sign of peace at Mass with a person exhibiting signs of illness. The bishop has asked pastors to make hand sanitizer accessible to all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion as well as Mass celebrants. Given the scale of the latest outbreak, these reminders are intended to protect those most vulnerable in our midst against a serious threat to their health.

Passing Of Monsignor William J. Rodgers

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Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor William J. Rodgers, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Rodgers was born on May 24, 1922 in South Carolina, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 11, 1949, and died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Queen of Peace Residence, Queens Village.

Monsignor Rodgers served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of Saint Lucy-Saint Patrick Parish, as well as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Saint Peter Claver (Brooklyn), Saint Benedict the Moor and Saint Patrick (Kent Ave.). He also served as Chaplain of the Queen of Peace Residence. On July 3, 1982, he was named Prelate of Honor to His Holiness. The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Queen of Peace Residence
110-30 221st Street
Queens Village, New York 11429
Tel: (718) 464-1800

VIGIL:
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
7:30 PM

Queen of Peace Residence
110-30 221st Street
Queens Village, New York 11429
Tel: (718) 464-1800

FUNERAL:
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
11:00 AM

Queen of Peace Residence
110-30 221st Street
Queens Village, New York 11429
Tel: (718) 464-1800

BURIAL:
Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

Monsignor Rodgers was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society. All priests are invited to concelebrate the Liturgy. Please bring your diocesan vestments. 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 Vicar for Canonical Affairs

Passing Of Monsignor John A. Burns

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Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor John A. Burns, retired senior priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Monsignor Burns was born on August 2, 1922 in Yonkers, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 22, 1948, and died Monday, January 8, 2018, at Coney Island Hospital. Monsignor Burns served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of Mary Queen of Heaven (Brooklyn), Temporary Administrator of Guardian Angel, (Brooklyn) and as Parochial Vicar of St. Sebastian (Woodside) and St. Ephrem (Brooklyn). On February 25, 1988, he was named Prelate of Honor to His Holiness.

The arrangements are as follows:

Wake:
McManus Funeral Home
4601 Avenue N
Brooklyn, New York 11234
Tel: (718) 377-5200

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday, January 11, 2018
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Vigil Mass:
Mary Queen of Heaven R.C. Church
1395 E. 56th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11234
Tel: (718) 763-2330

Thursday, January 11, 2018
7:30 PM

Funeral Mass:
Mary Queen of Heaven R.C. Church
1395 E. 56th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11234
Tel: (718) 763-2330

Friday, January 12, 2018
10:30 AM

Burial:
Mount St. Mary Cemetery
Flushing, New York

Monsignor 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 Mary Queen of Heaven R.C. Church 1395 E. 56th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11234.

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 Vicar for Canonical Affairs

Winter Storm School Openings And Closings For 01-05-18

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Due to Snowstorm Grayson, many schools in the diocese are closed, but some have remained open. Please check this list to find the status of your school. Your individual school may have more information if needed.

** UPDATE **
Additional Closed Schools As of The Morning Of Friday, January 5

Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in Astoria
Incarnation Catholic Academy
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy of Howard Beach
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Academy
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy
Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Academy
Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Academy of Bellerose
Saint Joseph Catholic Academy
Saint Margaret Catholic Academy

Schools Open On Friday, January 5, 2018

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy
Saint Brigid Catholic Academy
Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy
Saint Patrick Catholic Academy
Salve Regina Catholic Academy

Schools Closed On Friday, January 5, 2018

Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy Douglaston
Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy Bayside
Good Shepherd Catholic Academy
Holy Angels Catholic Academy
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy
Midwood Catholic Academy
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Our Lady’s Catholic Academy
Our Lady of Fatima School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Academy
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy of Brooklyn
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Academy
Our Lady of the Angelus Catholic Academy
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy
Our Lady of Trust Catholic Academy
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy
Queen of All Saints Catholic Academy
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy
Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (Bayside)
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (Cambria Heights)
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (Glendale)
Saint Adalbert Catholic Academy
Saint Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy
Saint Anselm Catholic Academy
Saint Athanasius Catholic Academy
Saint Bartholomew Catholic Academy
Saint Bernadette Catholic Academy
Saint Bernard Catholic Academy
Saint Camillus Catholic Academy
Saint Catherine of Genoa/Saint Therese of Lisieux Catholic Academy
Saint Clare Catholic Academy
Saint Edmund School
Saint Elizabeth Catholic Academy
Saint Ephrem School
Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Academy
Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Academy
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy in Astoria
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Academy
Saint Helen Catholic Academy
Saint Joan of Arc School
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy
Saint Kevin Catholic Academy
Saint Leo Catholic Academy
Saint Luke School
Saint Mark Catholic Academy
Saint Matthias Catholic Academy
Saint Mel Catholic Academy
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Academy
Saint Pancras School
Saint Peter Catholic Academy
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy
Saint Sebastian Catholic Academy
Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy
Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy of Queens
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Academy
Saints Joachim and Anne School
Visitation Academy

2017 SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2017

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

Adriana Rodriguez
718-517-3143
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT LINCOLN CENTER
TO BENEFIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION

On Monday, December 18 at 8 pm, Futures in Education of the Diocese of Brooklyn presents its annual Spirit of Christmas Spectacular. The star-studded event will be held at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ David Geffen Hall. The Christmas concert will feature Australian-Italian tenor Alfio, Brooklyn’s own operatic tenor & retired NYPD officer Daniel Rodriguez as well as popular crooner Charlie Romo.

Broadway stars will also take the stage including: Alexa Green, who starred in the San Francisco and Los Angeles companies of the hit show Wicked, Jesse JP Johnson, who is currently performing in the musical SpongeBob Square Pants, Kyle Dean Massey, known for his roles in Pippin and Wicked and Shayna Steele, whose credits include Rent and Hairspray.

The concert benefits Catholic academies and schools in Brooklyn and Queens. The mission of Futures in Education is to ensure that the gift of an excellent Catholic education continues to be a viable option for current and future generations of deserving students. Futures in Education provides assistance to the neediest of students, through endowment funds and fundraising programs that focus on key educational priorities.

For more information on tonight’s concert, you can contact Adriana Rodriguez at 516-238-7565 or at arodriguez@desalesmedia.org.

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