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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 … Full Article

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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
Rabbi Dan Ain. Photo courtesy of Because Jewish

The Green-Wood Cemetery will host unique Tisha B’Av Lamentations service

The Green-Wood Cemetery will be host to a new event on Monday — Lament at Green-Wood — to commemorate one of the most solemn days on the Hebrew calendar. … Full Article
From: left: Norm Brodsky, Elaine Brodsky and Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano work the scissors to cut the ribbon and officially launch the North Brooklyn Angelmobile. Brooklyn Eagle Photos by Andy Katz

Already in action, Angelmobile gets ribbon-cutting ceremony

North Brooklyn’s favorite power couple fired up the barbecues on North 10th Street and Kent Avenue. But on this occasion the bocce court behind Norm and Elaine Brodsky’s venerable trailer sat with no players because more serious business was afoot. … Full Article
From left: Tamika Mallory, Ms. Bob Bland and Linda Sarsour. Eagles photo by Francesca N. Tate

Faith In Brooklyn for June 28

City Leaders Pledge to Support Muslims at Brooklyn Iftar … Full Article
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New pastor chosen for St. Charles Borromeo Church

The Rev. William G. Smith will preside at a memorial Mass at noon Wednesday, June 28 at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn Heights, in memory of the late Msgr. Charles Diviney. Diviney, who led St. … Full Article
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

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