This morning, the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, was informed by Pope Benedict XVI of the decision to designate Regina Pacis Church, 1230 65th Street, Brooklyn, a minor basilica.

Last year, Bishop DiMarzio submitted a petition to the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments of the Vatican, requesting the honor of minor basilica for Regina Pacis. The request also required approval of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Read more »

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.

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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 Upon Brooklyn Native Dr. Frank J. Macchiarola Awarded Honor of Knight Commander of the Holy Order of St. Gregory the Great

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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.

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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

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; 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.

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DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN PARTNERS WITH FORDHAM UNIVERSITY TO ESTABLISH CATHOLIC SCHOOL ACCREDITATION ASSOCIATION

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