Over the course of the past three weeks since Hurricane Sandy, the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Superintendent of Schools office has worked diligently with Local, State and Federal officials to facilitate the reopening of Catholic schools in Howard Beach and the Rockaways. This included securing generators for the sites, assessing the extent of the damage to electrical and heating systems, determining necessary repair time, and taking precautions that included air quality testing.
Press Releases
Statement From The Superintendent Of Schools (Schools In Howard Beach And The Rockaways)
Over the course of the past three weeks since Hurricane Sandy, the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Superintendent of Schools office has worked diligently with Local, State and Federal officials to facilitate the reopening of Catholic schools in Howard Beach and the Rockaways. This included securing generators for the sites, assessing the extent of the damage to electrical and heating systems, determining necessary repair time, and taking precautions that included air quality testing.
Pope Benedict XVI Bestows Papal Honor
Pope Benedict XVI Bestows Papal Honor Upon Brooklyn Native Dr. Frank J. Macchiarola Awarded Honor of Knight Commander of the Holy Order of St. Gregory the Great
Vespers Opening the Year of Faith
All are invited to attend a prayer service led by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio as the diocese officially opens its observance of the Year of Faith on Thursday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. Bishop DiMarzio will lead Vespers at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint James, Jay Street and Cathedral Place, Downtown Brooklyn.
Two Priests to be Ordained Auxiliary Bishops for the Diocese of Brooklyn
TWO PRIESTS TO BE ORDAINED AUXILIARY BISHOPS FOR THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain two bishops for the Church in Brooklyn and Queens today at 2 p.m. at a Mass of Episcopal Ordination to be celebrated at Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church, 7320 4th Avenue, Brooklyn. Pope Benedict XVI appointed the two priests – Msgr. Raymond Chappetto, 66, and Msgr. Paul Sanchez, 65 – as auxiliary bishops for Brooklyn. Read more
Six Priests to be Ordained for Diocese of Brooklyn
SIX PRIESTS TO BE ORDAINED FOR DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain six men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Brooklyn at a
Mass at St. James Cathedral Basilica, 250 Cathedral Place, Downtown Brooklyn, on Saturday,
June 23 at 11 a.m.
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Diocese of Brooklyn to Observe Fortnight for Freedom
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN TO OBSERVE FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM; BEGINS NON-PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN
The Diocese of Brooklyn joins with Catholics throughout the United States to observe the
Fortnight for Freedom. This call by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for a 14-day
period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom begins June 21st
and ends July 4th.
Diocese of Brooklyn Partners with Fordham University
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN PARTNERS WITH FORDHAM UNIVERSITY TO ESTABLISH CATHOLIC SCHOOL ACCREDITATION ASSOCIATION
Statement Regarding Msgr. Thomas Brady
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.