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The priests concelebrating the 175th anniversary Mass at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church were (left to right) the Rev. Edward Doran, the Rev. Peter Mahoney, the Rev. Joseph Gaspar Hugo, Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, the Rev. Joel Warden, C.O., Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the Rev. Dennis Corrado, the Rev. Michael Carrano, and Deacon Jaime Varela. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate
Assumption Church celebrates 175th year of its founding
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church last Saturday marked the 175th anniversary of the parish’s founding and the dedication of the original church that took place on June 10, 1842. … Full Article

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The priests concelebrating the 175th anniversary Mass at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church were (left to right) the Rev. Edward Doran, the Rev. Peter Mahoney, the Rev. Joseph Gaspar Hugo, Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, the Rev. Joel Warden, C.O., Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the Rev. Dennis Corrado, the Rev. Michael Carrano, and Deacon Jaime Varela. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

Assumption Church celebrates 175th year of its founding

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church last Saturday marked the 175th anniversary of the parish’s founding and the dedication of the original church that took place on June 10, 1842. … Full Article
Maria Vasaka-Monioudis and Ioannis Pavlakos with Father Gerasimos Makris. Photo by Rigo Nasopoulos

Holy Cross Brooklyn Outreach Center holds 3rd annual fundraiser

On Tuesday, the Holy Cross Brooklyn Outreach Center (HCBOC) held its third annual fundraiser at Leo’s Casa Calamari in Bay Ridge. The organization was founded in 2013 to provide holistic care for the less fortunate, including physical, emotional and spiritual needs.  … Full Article
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speaks about the power of compassionate words, both in science and in everyday life. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

12th annual Borough Hall Iftar brings message on the need to show love

Borough Hall’s 12th annual Iftar brought the songs of children, a slate of honorees and a message underscoring the need for each person to become a crystal healer. … Full Article
The organizers and speakers at the Cadman Plaza Park Iftar, from left: Peter B Gudaitis, the Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer, Dr. Debbie Almontaser, Damanpreet Singh, Imam Samer, Jonathan Soto, Asaf Calderon, John Cheng and Iman Boukadoum. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

Iftar break-the-fast at Cadman Plaza Park draws 350 from many faith traditions

It was a huge picnic in the park, and it was open to the community. … Full Article
The players present a song about sweets during one of the plays. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Children’s Theatre

Faith In Brooklyn for June 5

Children’s Musicals About Muslim Experience Premiere for Ramadan Two new musicals that bring Muslim and non-Muslim audiences together will premiere during Ramadan. … Full Article
From left: Director of Pastoral Care Rabbi Benzion Leser; Rev. Joojo Obu-Mends, Maimonides chaplain; Douglas Jablon; Maimonides President and CEO Kenneth Gibbs; Dr. Greg Ribakove; Dr. Marcel Biberfeld; Dr. Jacob Shani, chair of cardiology; Maimonides Trustee Rev. Msgr. David Cassato; and Dr. John Houten. Photo courtesy of Maimonides Medical Center

Faith In Brooklyn for May 26

Clergy and Doctors Gather for Program on Groundbreaking Health Care Services Maimonides, Medical Center’s Namesake, Was Doctor, Rabbi and Scientist … Full Article
Rubin and Belle Huffman, founding members of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. Photo courtesy of Rabbi Serge Lippe/Brooklyn Heights Synagogue

Renewal of family faith brings growth of synagogues in Brownstone Brooklyn

Welcoming Shabbat, the free weekly sing-along for toddlers hosted by Brooklyn Heights Synagogue was recently named one of the Top 5 “Absolute Best Kids Music Classes in New York” by New York magazine, making it the only faith-based class to receive the honor and even ranking above popular mainstr … Full Article
Cantor Bruce Ruben of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. Photo credit: Judith Clurman

Faith In Brooklyn for May 18

Joint Choral Ensembles to Present ‘Eastern European Roots’ Musical Shabbat … Full Article
Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily in 1994. The Tablet/DeSales Media

Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily, Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn, dies at 89

The Most Rev. Thomas Vose Daily, bishop emeritus of Brooklyn, died early Monday morning at the Immaculate Conception Center's Bishop Mugavero Residence in Douglaston, Queens. Bishop Daily served as bishop of Brooklyn from 1990 until his retirement in 2003. … Full Article
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams gives a proclamation to Brooklyn Diocesan Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

Faith In Brooklyn for May 12

Faith Leaders Converge at Borough Hall Plaza for Brooklyn Day of Prayer Downtown Brooklyn was filled with the sounds of prayer last Thursday evening. … Full Article

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