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Brooklyn’s Catholic Bishop Gets Two New Helpers

July 23, 2012 – 2:48 pm
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Following the mass, auxiliary bishops Paul Sanchez (left) and Raymond Chappetto (second from right) met the press, accompanied by Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio (second from left) and Edward Cardinal Egan. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — The City Of Churches has two new Catholic bishops.
When Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, requested that Pope Benedict XVI give him two new auxiliary bishops to help him shepherd his faithful flock of 1.4 million people, the answer from the pontiff was a resounding yes. read more »

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church Credits Growth to Welcome and Outreach

July 19, 2012 – 12:13 pm

Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Photo courtesy of rpprconsulting.com


By Francesca Norsen Tate

At a time when many congregations in Lutheran and other mainstream denominations struggle for survival, Bethlehem Lutheran Church has doubled its membership over the past 15 years. The church, on Ovington Avenue, received nine new members at a recent Sunday worship. The church attributes this success to the way it builds community through hospitality, outreach and creative ministry.
Pastor Paul Knudsen is a firm believer in making sure every visitor is greeted and made to feel welcome. Six adults and three children, having experienced this welcome, committed to this congregation and were received as members on June 17. read more »

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St. Patrick’s Men’s Club To Meet

June 4, 2012 – 2:23 pm

The St. Patrick’s Men’s Club is looking for a few more good men to attend its general meeting on Tuesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the meeting will be held in St. Patrick’s Gardens, near the school, 401 97th St. All club members are welcome and men of the parish are invited.

“The St. Patrick’s Men’s Club was formed to promote a spirit of brotherhood among parish men,” club President Patrick Gilbride said. “All men of the parish are invited to join us on June 5 and see what the club is all about.” read more »

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St. Finbar Church Marks 100 Years

June 1, 2012 – 6:07 pm

Bath Beach – Saint Finbar Catholic Church opened in 1912. That same year, Woodrow Wilson was elected president of the United States, the Titanic sank, Fenway Park opened in Boston, New Mexico and Arizona became the 47th and 48th states respectively, and the Girl Scouts of America was founded.

One hundred years have passed since the church doors first opened to welcome worshipers and St. Finbar Church has survived and prospered.

Led by their pastor, the Rev. Michael Louis Gelfant, parishioners celebrated the 100th anniversary of their church building at 138 Bay 20th St. with a special mass on May 20. read more »

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