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From left: Republican City Council nominee John Quaglione; Nick Chamberas, representing Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis; Evelyn Dalmasy, representing Assemblymember Pamela Harris; Holy Angels Catholic Academy Board Chairman Mike Long; Arnie Fusco; Our Lady of Angels Pastor Msgr. Kevin Noone; City Councilmember Vincent Gentile; and Fran Vella-Marrone, representing U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan. Eagle photos by John Alexander
Bay Ridge corner co-named for historic church
On Saturday, elected officials and members of the community attended a street naming ceremony in Bay Ridge. … Full Article

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From left: Republican City Council nominee John Quaglione; Nick Chamberas, representing Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis; Evelyn Dalmasy, representing Assemblymember Pamela Harris; Holy Angels Catholic Academy Board Chairman Mike Long; Arnie Fusco; Our Lady of Angels Pastor Msgr. Kevin Noone; City Councilmember Vincent Gentile; and Fran Vella-Marrone, representing U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Bay Ridge corner co-named for historic church

On Saturday, elected officials and members of the community attended a street naming ceremony in Bay Ridge.  “Our Lady of Angels Way” will now be posted on the corner of 73rd Street and 4th Avenue. … Full Article
The Rev. David F. Telfort begins a new ministry as pastor of the Lafayette Ave. Presbyterian Church, in his native Brooklyn. Photo by Luis P Gutierrez

Historic Ft. Greene church calls native Brooklynite as new pastor

This Sunday, Sept. 17, will be a true Brooklyn homecoming for both the Rev. David Telfort and the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church. … Full Article
Pastor Adriene Thorne leads an opening exercise at the well-attended Sept. 11 memorial service on the Promenade. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

Sept. 11 Services: Interfaith group gathers on Brooklyn Heights Promenade for words of healing, grace and mercy

“Grace is wider and deeper than you think, and it can change far more than you ever imagine. You can’t learn grace. You have to surrender to it.”   … Full Article
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio lights the torches of leaders of the procession routes following a December 2015 Mass honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe and celebrating the heritage of Mexican-American immigrants. DiMarzio has been a strong advocate for Brooklyn’s immigrant community and its needs. Eagle file photo by Francesca N. Tate

Faith In Brooklyn for Sept. 6

Bishop DiMarzio: Dreamers ‘Are Contributing to Our Society’ Leader of Brooklyn’s Roman Catholics Makes Statement on DACA Decision … Full Article
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio calls racism the U.S.’s “particular original sin.” Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

Bishop DiMarzio announces new diocesan commission on racism

The Most Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio, bishop of Brooklyn, on Thursday announced the establishment of a new diocesan commission for social justice during a special Mass for solidarity and peace.  … Full Article
The Rev. Kate Salisbury, associate rector of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

Interfaith gathering denounces racial hatred as faith leaders call for renewed unity

“Very fine people do not wear T-shirts extolling white power and white separatism. … Full Article
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio speaks during a 2016 interfaith rally at Grand Army Plaza. Standing with him are Rabbi Joseph Potasnik of the New York Board of Rabbis, and Msgr. David Cassato. Rabbi Potasnik is one of the signers of Gov. Cuomo’s just-released statement against hatred. Eagle file photo by Francesca N. Tate

Faith-based response widens statewide, addressing white supremacy, hate actions

Clergy across New York state, including several Brooklyn-based faith leaders from a variety of religious traditions, have joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo in an open letter condemning white supremacy and hatred in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville on Saturday, Aug. … Full Article
Members of First Unitarian Church are pictured at a July 11, 2016 prayer vigil brought more than a thousand Brooklynites and others around the metropolitan area to Grand Army Plaza for a rally hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. First Unitarian Church will participate in an interfaith gathering on Tuesday. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

Brooklyn Heights Clergy Association organizes interfaith gathering responding to Charlottesville violence

The Brooklyn Heights Clergy Association has organized an Interfaith Solidarity Gathering in the aftermath of the recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. First Unitarian Church, on Pierrepont Street and Monroe Place, is hosting the 6:30 p.m. program on Tuesday, Aug. 22. … Full Article
Crew working with the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island saw into one of the plaques commemorating Robert E. Lee. Photo: Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. Photos: Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.

Plaques honoring Robert E. Lee removed from Fort Hamilton church

Leaders of a New York Episcopal diocese removed two plaques honoring Confederate Gen. Robert E. … Full Article

The Unity Parade of Flags makes its way to Borough Hall Plaza. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

4th annual International Friendship Day celebrates Brooklyn’s rich heritage

Declaring “We are one Brooklyn!” people from more than 80 countries carried their national standards in the Unity Parade of Flags that launched the fourth annual International Day of Friendship in Brooklyn, one of the most diverse parts of the United States. … Full Article

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