As the diocese prepares for Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio’s Year of Vocations, one parish in Queens is already helping the campaign by praying for young men and women discerning God’s call. Katie Engesser reports.
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Catholic Charities Nursing Home Celebrates Feast Day
It is the cherished feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s parents, St. Joachim and St. Anne. At the Coney Island nursing home and rehab center named in honor of the holy couple, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens celebrates with prayers and a party for residents. Tim Harfmann has the story.
From Chemistry to Cooking: Summer Program Offers It All
At The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, girls are getting the opportunity to learn a wide array of subjects over summer break. Katie Engesser reports.
Catholic Culture: Places to Visit this Summer
Taking steps down underground, our Michelle Powers discovers another of her summertime treasures… locations for Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens to visit in a day and discover the wonders of history. This time – a place of refugee that has been shining a light of hope since gaslights illuminated the streets of Brooklyn.
A Look Back at the Andrea Doria, 61 Years Later
This month marks the 61st anniversary of the Andrea Doria, one of the worst maritime disasters in history. Michelle Powers sits down with a survivor.
Knights Stand in Solidarity
The Brooklyn’s Knights of Columbus are holding a ‘Day of Solidarity’ in honor of the persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Africa. Katie Engesser reports from Brooklyn’s borough hall.
Parishioners Cope with Missing Grandmother’s Death
Mary Joyce Bonsignore, an 88-year-old grandmother who went missing over a week ago, was found deceased yesterday near her Bath Beach home. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with her family and parish community about the tragic loss.
Sacramento de reconciliación – La Eucaristía
Los sacramentos de la Reconciliación y la Eucaristía son los temas para este episodio de Al pan, pan. Acompañe al padre Tomás y a Jorge en esta charla y descubra más sobre los sacramentos de nuestra fe.
Search for Missing Grandmother Ends in Tragedy
The search for Mary Joyce Bonsignore, an 88-year-old grandmother and St. Finbar parishioner who went missing more than a week ago, has ended with the saddest news. Our Konrad Aderer reports from the scene where she was found near her home, and speaks with her daughter and the pastor of her parish.
A Garden for All Generations
Thanks to Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio’s Generations of Faith campaign, a church in Queens can now enjoy a new garden and statue dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Katie Engesser has more on that story.