Diocese of Brooklyn Honors 19 Deceased Clergy
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass at Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston for clergy who died between October 2025 and October 2026.
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November 2, 2026
Mass Honors Nine Unclaimed Hypothermia VictimsNine people who died from hypothermia and whose names remain unclaimed will be remembered at a Mass in Midtown Manhattan.
October 30, 2026
Judge Clears Archdiocese of New York in Bias LawsuitA federal court granted summary judgment to the Archdiocese after finding insufficient evidence for discrimination claims.
October 29, 2026
St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral to End Sheep ProgramThe annual tradition of housing sheep in the historic Manhattan graveyard will conclude after the 2026 season.
October 23, 2026
St. Bernadette Relics Visit New York CityThe Journey of Grace tour brings sacred remains to the Shrine Church of St. Bernadette in Brooklyn.
October 20, 2026
Krakow Bishop Honors Polish Heritage in BrooklynAuxiliary Bishop Robert Chrząszcz celebrated Mass to mark Polish American Heritage Month in New York City.
October 14, 2026
Brooklyn Diocese Held Annual Convocation for DeaconsOver 80 deacons gathered in Douglaston for a day of prayer and professional development.
October 14, 2026
Court Upheld FDNY Denial of Religious ExemptionThe Appellate Division ruled that the FDNY appropriately denied a religious vaccine exemption request for a firefighter.
October 9, 2026
Donald Trump Congratulated St Cyril Church AnniversaryThe former president offered well wishes to the New York City parish for its 110th anniversary.
October 3, 2026
Raccoon Entered St. Joseph's Church During MassA priest successfully guided a wandering raccoon out of the historic Greenwich Village church.
September 30, 2026
Catholic Leaders Gathered for Fall ConferenceBishop Robert Brennan joined educational leaders at St. John's University to discuss policy and future growth.
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