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Books

Former Tablet editor recalls 50 years of ‘Chasing Church News’ in new book

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Varick Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church receives $200,000 construction grant.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Historic Bed-Stuy church receives $200,000 restoration grant after suffering water damage

By Jada Camille

Bishop Brennan ordains new transitional deacon Samuel Mwiwawi on Jan. 7, 2023.

Brooklyn Diocese welcomes new transitional deacon with dedication to deaf community

By Isabel Song Beer

Requiem Mass in honor of the late Pope Benedict XVI on Jan. 5, Auxiliary Bishop Neil Tiedemann served as the main celebrant with about 20 diocese priests con-celebrating.

Downtown

Brooklyn Diocese honors life and legacy of late Pope Benedict XVI

By Isabel Song Beer

Bishop Brennan lights Christmas tree at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in downtown Brooklyn.

Religion

‘Light produces every kind of goodness’: Bishop Brennan lights Cathedral Basilica of St. James Christmas tree

By Isabel Song Beer

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Religion

Brooklyn Diocese appoints NYPD veteran to office of child protection

By Kirstyn Brendlen

catholic schools superintendent kevin mccormack

Kids & Education

New superintendent of Brooklyn Catholic schools speaks out on education, security, and values as new school year begins

By Ximena Del Cerro

Crowd gathers outside of Annunciation Roman Catholic Church for prayer service

Williamsburg churches create human chain to call for peace in the Ukraine

By Jada Camille

Canarsie

Brooklyn bishop says pastors should be armed after robbery, won’t discuss fraud allegations

By Ben Brachfeld

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‘Set up for failure:’ Park Church Co-Op closes after long fight with Synod, community fights building sale

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Brooklyn Diocese offers $50k reward for info on stolen tabernacle

By Ben Brachfeld

monsignor david cassato at retirement party

Religion

Hundreds gather at El Caribe to celebrate retirement of Monsignor David Cassato

By Jessica Parks

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Religion

Brooklyn Catholics celebrate Easter weekend

By Banks Halvorson

man outside st. joseph's college sign

St. Joseph’s College in Clinton Hill becomes St. Joseph’s University with new state designation

By Kirstyn Brendlen

a group of people, including antonio reynoso and andrew gournades, at an iftar celebration.

Community iftar brings neighbors together in Bay Ridge

By Jessica Parks

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Religion

Brooklyn Diocese launches fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees

By Banks Halvorson

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