Prayers, Tears, Applause: New Priests Ordained in the Diocese of Brooklyn
June 28, 2025By Katie Vasquez After years of formation, seven men entered the Co-Cathedral of St Joseph as deacons and prepared to leave as […]
Topic: Diocese of Brooklyn
Long Island Non-Profit and Nun Help Families in Need
June 24, 2025By Katie Vasquez In New York you can find baby clothes being carefully packed by Joan Hyland, affectionately known as “Nana,” by […]
Meet the Priests: Transitional Deacon Credits Queens Church Community in Fulfilling His Vocation
June 24, 2025By Katie Vasquez After five years away Deacon Paulo Salazar is finally back on his home court, playing one of his favorite […]
Queens Parishioner Creates Books to Help Dads Bond With Their Kids
June 11, 2025By Katie Vasquez These days, Michael Shoule doesn’t read to his teenage children, Nate and Emma, as much — but that’s how […]
Meet the Priests: Deacon Robert Ruggiero Hopes to Become ‘Spiritual Father’ After Ordination
June 11, 2025By Katie Vasquez The kitchen has always been a sanctuary for Deacon Robert Ruggiero, a passion that grew from those he loved. […]
Meet the Priests: Eager to Evangelize, Deacon Callistus Ibeh is Ready to Live his Dream
June 6, 2025By Katie Vasquez On a spring day, you might see Deacon Callistus Ibeh enjoying a bike ride. After nine years of formation, […]
Meet the Priests: Guitarist Tunes Up for Ordination in the Diocese of Brooklyn
June 4, 2025By Katie Vasquez The chords of this guitar are striking a note, and Deacon Juan Herrera hopes it will cause a stir […]
Sweet Treats, Good Eats: Brooklyn Baker Creates Cookies in Honor of Pope Leo XIV
May 16, 2025By Katie Vasquez With a little sugar and spice, Talyah Cruz is always cooking up delicious desserts. It’s a hobby that has […]
Queens Priest Leans on Faith During Cancer Battle
May 15, 2025By Katie Vasquez Father Morty O’Shea delivers the word of God at a weekday Mass at St Sebastian Church in Woodside, Queens. […]
Diocese of Brooklyn Seminarian Witnesses Papal History With Election of Pope Leo XIV
May 9, 2025By Katie Vasquez Deacon Paulo Salazar finished up a long day of classes on May 8 and debated whether he should come […]