St. Peter Claver Parishioner Rings Church Bell in Prayer for Those Lost to COVID-19
April 6, 2021By Jessica Easthope Stanley Davis has been retired for more than a decade but every day he has a job to do. […]
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Eastertide: Celebrating the Season for 50 Days From Easter to Pentecost
April 5, 2021By Jessica Easthope It’s common knowledge that Easter marks the end of Lent but it also marks a beginning – another part […]
Catholic News Headlines for Monday, 4/5/21
April 5, 2021Eastertide – that means Catholics are now in a new season. Big numbers of parishioners are making their way back to church. […]
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 […]
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 […]