Diocesan News

Holy Name of Jesus to Be Rededicated With Special Mass on Sunday

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Holy Name of Jesus The newly renovated Holy Name of Jesus parish in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, will be unveiled in a special mass on Sunday at 3PM.

The renovation, which has taken two years, is highlighted by newly installed altarpieces that were transferred and restored from the former St. Vincent de Paul Church in Williamsburg. They were designed by James Renwick Jr., the renowned 19th-century architect who also designed the Smithsonian Institution in Washington and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan.

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will celebrate the mass. For more information on the project and the significance of the altarpieces, see the press release.

Bishop DiMarzio Invokes Past and Future in Homily at St. Joseph’s Dedication

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St. Joseph Co-Cathedral BrooklynBishop Nicholas DiMarzio touched on the past, present and future of the Church in a wide-ranging homily at the dedication of the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph’s on May 13.

He told the story of the 100-year-old cathedral, which had fallen into disrepair before being meticulously restored over the past six years. He spoke about St. Joseph’s special place in the Catholic Church, as “the protector not only of Jesus and Mary but also of Christ’s mystical body, the Church.” Finally, he spoke about the future of the Diocese of Brooklyn and this new cathedral’s place in that future.

“And so, today, we come to re-dedicate this magnificent structure to Joseph as now the Co-Cathedral of Brooklyn and Queens,” Bishop DiMarzio said, “to seek his protection for our Diocese and to enable it also to reveal the mystery of the Church to the world.”

He went on to say that the newly restored St. Joseph’s, located in Prospect Heights,  “will be a central gathering place for our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens.”

“My prayer is that the Lord will find this a fitting temple to give Him worship, and that all find it a place to encounter our Lord,” he said. “My hope is that this place be a symbol that the Church is not closing. Rather, the Church is growing and alive!”

The complete transcript of his homily is here.

‘The Gift of Our Mothers’ by Bishop DiMarzio

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May 11, 2014 – It is by a wonderful coincidence that Mother’s Day falls in the month of May dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. Mary was shared by Jesus with all of us, as He gave her as His only inheritance to each and every one of us on the Cross. In this month dedicated to Mary, it is so fortunate that we can honor our own mothers, both living and deceased. Read the Bishop’s full column in The Tablet.

Bishop DiMarzio Will Dedicate Renovated Co-Cathedral on Tuesday Evening

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St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral Brooklyn NYMay 7, 2014 – Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will dedicate the church and consecrate the altar of the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, which has undergone an extensive renovation over the past six years, on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:30PM.

The church was designed by F. J. Berlenbach, a Brooklyn architect, and was originally dedicated on May 3, 1914. The current renovation has included a new roof; restoring the windows, which are of museum quality; shorter steeples, which were installed to replace those removed in the 1970s because of structural damage; and the restoration of the bell, which has been hoisted into place in one of the steeples.

The ceremony is open to the public. For more information, see this press release.

Theology on Tap in Park Slope on May 14

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Theology on TapMay 6, 2014 – The next Theology on Tap will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 PM at Farrell’s Bar and Grill in Park Slope. Young Adults (ages 21-39) from the Diocese are encouraged to attend.

The session is entitled “Mary: Giving Up Distractions,” and will feature Fr. Michael Gelfant.

For more information, contact Paul Morisi at 718-965-7300 x5556 or pmorisi@diobrook.org. Learn more about the event on Facebook and let us know you’ll be there.

St. Athanasius and NET TV Stay Up All Night for Canonization

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Matt Kozar from ABC 7 was one of many reporters who visited St. Athanasius for the canonization.

April 30, 2014 – Catholics across New York watched the canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII on NET TV in the wee hours of April 27th.

One major gathering on Sunday was at St. Athanasius in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, where the festivities included an overnight viewing, music and prayer, and concluded with a 10 AM mass.

Several major news outlets covered the celebration at St. Athanasius, including News12, Fox 5, NY1, ABC 7 and The New York Times.

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Watch the Canonization on NET TV

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NET TV will feature special programming all day on Sunday, April 27:

  • 3:30 AM ET: Canonization Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, live from St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • 7-10:00 AM: Encore presentation of the Canonization Mass.
  • 11:45-3 PM and 7-10:30 PM: Expanded coverage with Liz Faublas, anchor of Currents.

Click here to watch more Canonization videos from NET TV and Currents.
Click here to browse photos from our NET TV team reporting from Rome.
Click here for a schedule of special Canonization events in Brooklyn and Queens this weekend.

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Register for the Second Annual Young Adult Day of Reflection

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April 22, 2014 – Young adults (21-39) are invited to join a day of reflection on May 10 at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY.

The second annual Young Adult Day of Reflection is only $10, which includes lunch, and will go from 10AM to 4PM. Fr. Fred Marano will lead the event, in which young Catholic adults will have an opportunity to explore their faith with their peers.

You can register here, and driving directions are here. For more information, contact Paul Morisi at 718-965-7300 ext. 5556 or pmorisi@diobrook.org.

CTN’s Focus School Program Going Strong and Looking to Grow

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Christy Johnson CTNApril 14, 2014 – In my role as the Instructional Media Specialist with Catholic Telemedia Network (CTN), I have had the opportunity to spend a great amount of time in the diocesan schools. The teachers and administrators I have met throughout my school visits have been very warm and welcoming. I cannot speak highly enough of the faculty members teaching in the diocesan schools. They are full of energy and eager to implement new and engaging strategies and techniques into their lessons.

CTN implemented a new initiative, the Focus School Program, this school year. Focus Schools are chosen to receive tailored attention from CTN. These schools are active users of technology and are eager to implement digital learning, aligned with the Common Core, into their lesson and unit plans. Focus School teachers receive one-on-one support from CTN in the use and integration of our three instructional media services: Learn360, Espresso, and Mathletics. These services contain content aligned with the Common Core and engaging activities for students in grades PreK-8. New schools will be inducted into the Focus School program as it continues beyond this year.

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