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: Ordination to the Priesthood
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 […]
Meet the Priests: Deacon Benoît Chavanne From France Prepares for Ordination in the Diocese of Brooklyn
June 18, 2025By Katie Vasquez In the concrete jungle of Brooklyn, Deacon Benoît Chavanne likes to enjoy green space when he can find it. […]
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 […]
Meet the Priests: Former Mechanic Preps for Priesthood
May 27, 2025By Katie Vasquez Getting his hands dirty with a little engine grease isn’t a tough task for Deacon Alvaro Morales Sanchez. When […]
Bishop Robert Brennan’s 2023 Ordination Homily
June 5, 2023Bishop Robert Brennan gives his 2023 Ordination Homily at the St. Joseph Co-Cathedral on Saturday, June 3. Four transitional deacons were ordained […]
Four New Priests Ordained In Diocese of Brooklyn
June 5, 2023While some see it as the last step, being ordained is just the beginning. Four transitional deacons were ordained this weekend, leaving […]
Homily from Bishop DiMarzio: Priest Ordination 2016: Diocese of Brooklyn
September 24, 2021Homily from Bishop DiMarzio: Priest Ordination 2016 from the Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph