With Bishop Brennan’s Blessing, Diocese of Brooklyn’s Christmas Tree is Lit
December 10, 2021Currents News Staff and Ed Wilkinson PROSPECT HEIGHTS — In a twilight ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 8, the Diocese of Brooklyn held its […]
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Catholic News Headlines for Friday, 12/10/21
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Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday, 12/7/21
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Catholic News Headlines for Monday, 12/6/21
December 6, 2021Brooklyn’s Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Sunday Mass in the Diocese of Brooklyn at his alma mater, St. John’s University. In the wake […]