On Friday, January 27, 2017, the Diocese of Brooklyn is joining the 44th annual March for Life Rally in Washington, D.C. Parishioners, students, youth ministry groups, and clergy from Brooklyn and Queens are in the National Mall for the rally that begins at noon.
Press Releases
BROOKLYN CHURCH DEFACED WITH HATEFUL MESSAGE (PICTURE INCLUDED)
Brazen vandals attacked the exterior of Sacred Hearts – St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church located at 108 Carroll St. in Carroll Gardens on Sunday morning, Jan. 22, while parishioners were inside celebrating mass. Read more
SAINT AGATHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN BROOKLYN WILL PERMANENTLY CLOSE IN JUNE
Saint Agatha School, located at 736 40th Street in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, will permanently close after the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year. The school serves children from pre-K to eighth grade. Father Vincentius Do, pastor of St. Agatha Parish and Principal Maximo Catala made the announcement during a meeting with parents on Tuesday, January 10.
Statement on Arrest of Rafael Diaz
On Saturday, January 14, 2017, Rafael Diaz was arrested by the NYPD for the alleged sexual assault of a parishioner who attends Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Queens. The church was not aware that Diaz, who was the musical director at the church, was hired by the alleged victim’s parents to give their child private music lessons at their home. On Thursday, January 12, 2017, the alleged victim’s father came to the church and reported that Mr. Diaz had sexually abused his daughter during private lessons. Diocesan officials immediately contacted the NYPD and are cooperating with authorities during the investigation. Mr. Diaz’s employment was terminated upon his arrest. The Diocese of Brooklyn takes the protection of children very seriously. It performs criminal background checks on every employee and volunteer. It also requires them, as well as minors, to complete ongoing training for the prevention of sexual abuse.
Diocese Of Brooklyn Launching Ad Campaign That Reminds Catholics To Go To Church During The Busy Christmas Season
“Put Him on Your List” Commercial: https://www.
Thursday, December 8, The Diocese of Brooklyn is launching its Christmas campaign called “Put Him on Your List.” Most people celebrating Christmas have long to-do lists. This campaign serves as a reminder for Catholics to make time in their busy schedules to go to Church and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN TO HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE WITH ANNUAL TORCH PILGRIMAGE THROUGHOUT BROOKLYN AND QUEENS
On Monday, December 12 at noon, the Diocese of Brooklyn will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, in Prospect Heights, followed by a torch run/walk to 51 Catholic churches throughout Brooklyn and Queens.
HONRARÁN A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE EN LA DIÓCESIS DE BROOKLYN CON UN DESFILE DE ANTORCHAS POR LAS CALLES DE BROOKLYN Y QUEENS
El lunes 12 de diciembre, al mediodía, en la Diócesis de Brooklyn se celebrará la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe con una misa en la Concatedral de San José, en Prospect Heights, seguida por una marcha de antorchas, la Carrera Guadalupana, que se realiza cada año. En esta ocasión participarán fieles de 51 parroquias católicas de Brooklyn y Queens.
Monseñor Nicholas DiMarzio, Obispo de Brooklyn, celebrará la misa en la Concatedral, que será concelebrada por monseñor Octavio Cisneros y monseñor James Massa, obispos auxiliares de Brooklyn.
CHRISTMAS TREE AND LIFE-SIZED NATIVITY TO BE DELIVERED AT GRAND ARMY PLAZA
On Friday, Dec 9, The Diocese of Brooklyn, with the assistance of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, will be putting up a 25-foot Christmas tree and installing a life-sized, hand-painted nativity at the Grand Army Plaza arch in Brooklyn.
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THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS TO HEADLINE A NIGHT OF HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
On December 14, 2016, at 7pm, the Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph will host a spectacular family event that includes The Miracle of Christmas musical, a live concert, a visit from Santa, a tree-lighting ceremony, and a high-tech light show.
The evening will begin with a Christmas concert, featuring performances by Charlie Poveromo and Danny Rodriguez. Read more
Local Albanians/Albanian President to join Brooklyn Catholics in Honor of Mother Teresa
Local Albanians and Albanian President to join Brooklyn Catholics in Honor of Mother Teresa
“By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, I belong entirely to the Heart of Jesus. ” – Mother Saint Teresa
Members of the Albanian Community will join parishioners of Saint Athanasius Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn this Sunday, September 25th, in honor of Mother Saint Teresa. The President of the Republic of Albania, Bujar Nishani, born a secular Muslim, will be among distinguished guests as a statue of Saint Teresa is dedicated and blessed. The interfaith and international event will reflect Mother Teresa’s boundless reach as it honors her elevation to Sainthood.
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