Brooklyn, NY, Sept 28, 2011 – On Oct 6th, New Evangelization Television (NET) is honored to host the Second Annual Faith Film Festival, an extension of the their highly successful television show, Faith Film Festival. The event, which will feature six of the best independent films of the year, will be held on the campus of St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights.
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Bishop DiMarzio To Officiate 9/11 Mass Of Remembrance
Brooklyn, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2011 – Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will celebrate the diocesan Mass of Remembrance at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Cathedral Basilica, Jay St. and Cathedral Place, Downtown Brooklyn, for families of 9/11 victims.
Bishop DiMarzio Lifts Obligation To Attend Mass In Areas Facing Mandatory Evacuation
Brooklyn, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2011 – Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said today in a statement regarding Hurricane Irene:
“In light of the serious threat posed by Hurricane Irene, which is due to hit our area over the weekend, I urge the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn to use caution and prepare for this dangerous storm. Read more
Teacher Terminated Over Allegations Of Abuse
Brooklyn, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2011 – Paul Gruber, a teacher at Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, has been terminated after an investigation into allegations of alleged abuse proved credible. The alleged abuse took place between 1986-88, with young female members of St. Thomas Aquinas Youth Group, Park Slope.
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The Church and the Dignity of Human Life
Catholic teaching distinguishes itself from what society presently sanctions by its firm and unchangeable defense of the dignity of human life. As Catholics, we are always held to defend human life from conception to natural death. The Church teaches that human life should be protected at every stage of development, whether in the womb, in the wheelchair or on the deathbed.
The Church and Marriage
Marriage reflects the relationship between man and woman that is grounded in nature and is not a creation of church or civil law. However, governments and faith groups recognize marriage as between a man and woman because the exclusive, mutual and lifelong gift of a husband and wife to each other is the most stable and secure foundation to create and nurture children
The Church and Protecting Children
In New York State, the Catholic Church has implemented sweeping reforms to protect children – training 1.5 million children to report abuse and to avoid situations where they might be hurt or victimized; conducting criminal background checks on more than 218,000 priests, religious and lay volunteers who interact with children; providing mandatory training in sexual abuse prevention strategies to more than 217,000 adults.
Retrospective Repeal of the Statute of Limitations
NY State Assembly
Contact or find your Assembly Member – https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/
Why we oppose this legislation – the White Paper
Alternative Legislation We Can Support
Bill No. 5708