The Diocese of Brooklyn was recently informed that the grand jury reviewing the complaints against Monsignor Thomas Brady has decided not to pursue a criminal indictment against him. In light of this, and following the directions of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome, Monsignor Brady has been removed from administrative leave. Taking into consideration his diminishing health, however, he remains restricted from public ministry.
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Bishop Nicholas Dimarzio Congratulates Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Cardinal Edwin O’Brien
Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2012 – Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio congratulated Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien of Baltimore on their elevation to the dignity of Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI today.
Pope Names Two Priests as Auxiliary Bishops for Brooklyn Diocese
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed two priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn – Msgr. Raymond Chappetto, 66, and Msgr. Paul Sanchez, 65 – as auxiliary bishops of Brooklyn. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, made the announcement public today in Washington, D.C.
Calendar Of Events
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- Cancellation of the May Gathering of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Pastoral Visitors of the Sick
Announcements
Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
FALL CANTOR WORKSHOP – Joe Simmons
Creation of two new Diocesan-wide Choirs for Youth
NEW Diocesan High School Choir and Diocesan Youth Choir
Open House and Audition Information
2010 – 2011 Schedule of Training
Christ Jesus Our Hope
Holy Week Schedule Announced
On Palm Sunday, April 1st, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will celebrate an 11 a.m. bilingual Mass at St. John the Baptist, 75 Lewis Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Diocese of Brooklyn Welcomes 949 Individuals to Rite of Election; Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to Preside
Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2012 – A total of 949 catechumens and candidates will be present at Christ the King Regional High School, 6802 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, on Sunday, Feb. 26th, for this year’s Rite of Election. It will take place in two sessions, given the great number of attendees. The first will be at 2 p.m. and the second at 4:30 p.m.
During this rite, the Catholic Church acknowledges that one enters the universal faith community of the Church in addition to their particular parish.
The Rite of Election is part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.), and marks the final stage of preparation for those preparing to join the Church at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. This year, that date is April 7th. Read more
St. Raphael’s School To Close At End Of Academic Year
Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2011 – St. Raphael’s School, Long Island City, will close at the end of the 2011-2012 academic year in June 2012 due to declining enrollment and escalating costs, it was announced on Friday.
Office of the Bishop
Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Ph.D., D.D.
Bishop of Brooklyn
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Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Brooklyn, NY 11215
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