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Sex Abuse Crisis Communications 2003-2021 

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Communications on Sex Abuse Investigations 2003-2021

November 22, 2021 – Diocese of Brooklyn Zero Tolerance Policy Leads to Removal of Priest From Ministry Following Investigation 

Nov 10, 2021 – Diocese of Brooklyn Creates Office for Protection of Children and Young People

Nov 10 2021 – Child Victims Act Lawsuits Reveal More Facts About Sexual Abuse Cases

July 15, 2021 – Former CYO Sports Director Named in Two Child Abuse Lawsuits

July 29, 2020 – A Letter to the Faith Community of Saint Pancras – August 2 & 2, 2020

August 13, 2019 – Diocese of Brooklyn Announces Decision Reached in Four Investigations 

February 15, 2019- Diocese of Brooklyn Releases Names of Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse

January 21, 2019 – The Tablet: Laicized B’klyn Priest Still Cause For Concern

November 9, 2017 – Official Statement of the Diocese of Brooklyn

November 9, 2017 – NY Times: Brooklyn Diocese Names 8 Priests Who Sexually Abused Children

May 26, 2012 – Statement Regarding Msgr. Thomas Brady

October 22, 2011 – Bishop Places Retired Priest on Administrative Leave

January 30, 2010 –  Priest Under Investigation for Inappropriate Behavior

May 16, 2009 – Bedford-Stuyvesant Pastor Removed Over Allegation of Sexual Abuse

June 2007 – Bishop Places Retired Pastor from Queens on an Administrative Leave

December 2007 – Queens Pastor Administrative Leave

November 2007 – Former Queens Pastor on Leave from Ministry

February 7, 2007 – Jamaica Pastor placed on Leave

April 29, 2006 – Bishop places Priest on Administrative Leave

October 29, 2005 – Bishop Comments on Priest’s Arrest

June 28, 2005 – Capellupo

November 6, 2004 – Accusations Not Credible

August 23, 2004 – Official Statement by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio

August 14, 2004 – Pastor placed on Leave

July 3, 2004 – Charges against Priest found to be Credible

February 28, 2004 – Statement by Bishop DiMarzio on Clergy Sexual Abuse

November 1, 2003 – Bishop Bars Priest from Active Ministry

General Communications On Sex Abuse Crisis

November 10, 2021 – Diocese of Brooklyn Creates Office For Protection of Children and Young People

November 10, 2021- Column Child Victims Act Lawsuits Reveal More Facts About Sexual Abuse Cases

August 14, 2019 – Statement By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio As New York’s Child Victims Act Takes Effect

August 7, 2019 Column – The Continuing Fight vs. Sexual Abuse

October – November 2018 – Regional Meetings With The Faithful

November 21, 2018 – The Tablet: Bishop DiMarzio Holds A Dialogue With the Faithful About Sexual Abuse in the Church

August 27, 2018 – Statement on the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report

June 22, 2017 – Diocese of Brooklyn Announces Independent Reconciliation and Conpensation Program For Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse

January 7 2017 – New Support Group for Survivors of Sex Abuse article

August 30, 2016 – Chancery Alert

August 20, 2016 – Chancery Alert

July 30, 2016 – Chancery Alert

April 16, 2016  – The Healing from Abuse continues Column

April 16, 2016 – Protecting Children Safe Environment Office

April 9, 2016 – Prayers for continued Healling Guest column

March 19, 2016 Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse Column

March 19, 2016 – Chancery Alert

January 16, 2016 – Chancery Alert

January 16, 2016 – Parenting group offered for clergy abuse victims

October 17, 2015  – Protecting our Children Column

March 21, 2015 – Praying with Survivors of Sexual Abuse Column

July 20, 2013 – Introducing New Victim Assistance Coordinator

August 27, 2011 Teacher Terminated over Abuse Allegations

June 11,  2011 – A Valuable Tool to Fight Sexual Abuse

May 18, 2011 – Statement on the John Jay Report

October, 2010 – Audit Diocese Found in Compliance

July 2, 2010 – New Norms for Sexual Abuse

April 17, 2010 – Column Justice and Forgiveness

April 25, 2009 – Column From Shadow to Light

Oct 4, 2008 – 43 People Trained to Teach Child Safety

July 2008 – Column The Effects of Sexual Abuse

December 22, 2007 – Audit Compliance

May 5, 2007 – Protecting Children Column

April 20, 2007 – Diocese Updates Policy-Sexual Abuse by Clergy

May 6, 2006 – Diocesan Services Respond to Sexual Abuse Allegations

January 28, 2006 – Diocese in Compliance with Child Safety

December 18, 2004 –  Diocese Protects Kids from Pedophiles’ Lures

October 23, 2004 – Creating a Safe Environment for Children

September 11, 2004 – Toll Free Number to Report Sexual Abuse

August 7, 2004 – Diocesan Sex Abuse Hotline

February 28, 2004 –  Statement by Bishop DiMarzio on Clergy Sexual Abuse

January 31, 2004  – Diocese Sets 4 Child Protection Workshops

 

 

 

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Announcement of Death – Reverend Coleman J. Costello

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Coleman J. Costello, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Father Costello, was born on September 28, 1941, was ordained to the priesthood on May 27, 1967, and died Saturday, January 21, 2023. 

Father Costello served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Parochial Vicar of Saint Saviour (Brooklyn), Saint Francis de Sales (Belle Harbor), Saint Anthony of Padua (Brooklyn), Saint Vincent de Paul (Brooklyn), and Saint Andrew Avellino (Brooklyn). He also served as part-time chaplain of Holy Cross High School (Flushing). 

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:        Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, NY 11362
Tel: (718) 229-8001
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 – 9:00 AM -10:00 AM

FUNERAL:  Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, NY 11362
Tel: (718) 229-8001
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 – 10:30 AM

BURIAL:    Saint John Cemetery – Middle Village, New York

Father Costello was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society.

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. 

If you wish to send condolences, please mail them to Reverend Monsignor Joseph J. Bracken, 

129-16 Rockway Beach Boulevard, Belle Harbor, New York 11694. 

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L. 

Chancellor 

Memorial Mass for Deacon Joseph C. Denzler

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On Monday, December 12, 2022, our office sent out a notice regarding the  death of Deacon Joseph C. Denzler, a retired deacon of the Diocese of  Brooklyn who served at the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes (Queens  Village). Deacon Denzler died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Texas. 

Our office has recently been informed of the following: 

A MEMORIAL MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED: 

Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church 
92-80 220th Street 
Queens Village, NY 11428 
Tel: (718) 479-5111 

Saturday, January 28, 2023 
10:45 AM 

All priests who plan to concelebrate, kindly notify the parish. 

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L. 
Chancellor

Announcement of Death – Deacon Joseph C. Denzler

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Deacon Joseph C. Denzler, a retired deacon of the Diocese of Brooklyn who served at the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes (Queens Village). Deacon Denzler was born on June 13, 1946, was ordained to the Diaconate on May 23, 2009, and died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Texas, where all arrangements are scheduled to take place.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

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. If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his wife, Mrs. Erlinda Denzler, 100 East Louise Drive, Unit #205, Beeville, Texas 78102.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor

Announcement of Death-Reverend James T. Devine

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Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend James T. Devine, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Father Devine was born on May 13, 1934, was ordained to the priesthood on May 28, 1960, and died Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Father Devine served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Administrator-Chaplain of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Skies (Jamaica), and Pastor of Saint Rose of Lima (Rockaway Beach). He also served as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Mary Queen of Heaven (Brooklyn), Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament (Bayside), and Saint Gertrude (Edgemere). Father Devine was a member of the Diocesan Priest Senate and ministered at Catholic Charities as Director of Catholic Youth Organization.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:

Immaculate Conception Center
7200 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, New York 11362
718-229-8001
Friday, November 4, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

FUNERAL:

Immaculate Conception Center
7200 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, New York 11362
718-229-8001
Friday, November 4, 2022
11:00 AM

BURIAL:

Mount Saint Mary
Flushing, New York

Father Devine was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society 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.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his sister Nancy Riley, 254 New Castle Court Unit A, Ridge New York 11961.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor