After Being Unable to Spend Last Easter in Church, Faithful Flock to St. James Cathedral Basilica
April 4, 2021By Emily Drooby Glory to God rang out at the St. James Cathedral Basilica on Easter Sunday — the Lord has risen. Having […]
Topic: Brooklyn, NY
At Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Parishioners Are Welcomed Into to the Catholic Faith
April 4, 2021By Jessica Easthope Fire burned bright in the darkness of St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral in Brooklyn. The Paschal candle was lit at the […]
Catholic News Headlines for Friday, 4/2/21
April 2, 2021Pope Francis’ Way of the Cross, with meditations written by children. The Diocese of Brooklyn commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ. We […]
At Good Friday Service, Faithful of Brooklyn and Queens Reflect on the Lord’s Passion
April 2, 2021By Emily Drooby No bells, no candles, no crosses – the St. James Cathedral Basilica in Brooklyn was bare on Good Friday. […]
Mass of the Lord’s Supper Marks Beginning of the Easter Triduum
April 2, 2021By Emily Drooby and Erin DeGregorio PROSPECT HEIGHTS — The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, held during the evening of Holy Thursday, […]
Catholic News Headlines for Thursday, 4/1/21
April 2, 2021Easter Triduum – three days, the summit of the liturgical year. We have exclusive coverage. At the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Holy Thursday […]
Why Some Catholic Churches Veil Statues During Lent
April 1, 2021By Emily Drooby Have you ever walked into a church during Lent and seen purple veils on their statues? No? Well, you’re […]
Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday, 3/31/21
March 31, 2021A special report on how the pandemic has impacted women’s lives and livelihoods. New York State legalizes marijuana for recreational use, but […]
Oils Are Blessed, Nearly 200 Diocese of Brooklyn Priests Renew Their Vows at Annual Chrism Mass
March 31, 2021By Jessica Easthope and Paula Katinas The brotherhood of priests and their common devotion to Jesus Christ was a thread running through […]
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s Homily at the 2021 Chrism Mass
March 31, 2021The following is the full text of Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s homily at the 2021 Chrism Mass in the Brooklyn Diocese: CHRISM […]