Latest News & Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 8, 2024: Installation as Lector of Marcos Félix Acosta Rodríguez
Nov. 9, 2024: Diaconal Ordination of Álvaro Morales Sánchez
Dec. 8, 14, 15, 2024: Open House and Nativity Scene display
Dec. 13 and 15, 2024: Christmas Concerts
March 30, 2025: 4th Annual Seminary GALA DINNER
PROFESSION OF FAITH SEMINARIAN ÁLVARO MORALES SÁNCHEZ
On Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, within the context of second Vespers, seminarian Álvaro Morales Sánchez (Mexico) made his solemn public Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity prior to diaconal ordination, scheduled for Nov. 9th. The Most Rev. Witold Mroziewski, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, presided over the liturgy, which took place at Ss. Peter and Paul R. C. Church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, His Excellency Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, ordained our Deacon Caetano Moura de Oliveira (Brazil), and three other deacons, to the Sacred Order of Presbyter. The Mass of Ordination took place at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn. The Co-Cathedral was packed with faithful who joyfully praised God for the gift of four new presbyters for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
BISHOP BRENNAN'S VISIT
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, we had the joy of welcoming the Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, in his official visit to the Seminary. Bishop Brennan prayed and celebrated the Eucharist with us, met individually with the seminarians, and shared meal with us with us. He encouraged us with his presence and his eloquent words.
3rd SOCCER TOURNAMENT 8v8
On Monday, May 27, 2024, Memorial Day, we held our Third Soccer Tournament, at Henry Street Park in Roosevelt, New York. Twelve teams from different parishes participated. Families and friends came to cheer their team on. It was a beautiful day of joy and fraternity. Due to a thunderstorm, the final matches were played on Friday, May 31, at Sofive Soccer Center in Brooklyn. Once again, the team of the Parish of Presentation of Our Lady, Jamaica NY, won the tournament. We thank all donors, the organizing committee, and everybody who came to support the Seminary.
PROFESSION OF FAITH DEACON CAETANO
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, within the context of second Vespers of the Most Blessed Trinity, Deacon Caetano Moura de Oliveira (Brazil) made his solemn public Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity prior to presbyteral ordination, scheduled for July 1st. The Most Rev. Witold Mroziewski, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, presided over the liturgy, which took place at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother R. C. Church in Queens, New York.
6th Anniversary of the Seminary
On Monday, May 20, 2024, our Seminary celebrated its 6th anniversary with a Eucharist held at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn. It was fitting to give thanks to God for the gift of the Seminary on the memorial feast of Our Lady Mother of the Church and at a basilica run by the Redemptorists, the congregation founded by our patron Saint Alphonsus. The Pastor, Fr. Robert Wojtek, C.Ss.R. welcomed us and talked to us about the history of the basilica and the life of St. Alphonsus. Deo gratias!
COOKOUT FUNDRAISER 2024
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, we held a cookout to raise funds for our seminary. Hundreds of people came to enjoy the great food in a happy family atmosphere and to show their support for our future priests! God will reward you abundantly. THANK YOU!
EASTER PILGRIMAGE 2024
During the Octave of Easter, our Seminary went to Pennsylvania on a pilgrimage to celebrate the great feast of the Resurrection of the Lord. We visited the Shrine of Padre Pio in Barto, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, as well as the Amish Country. The whole pilgrimage was a wonderful time to rest and pray, to enjoy the beauty of nature and fraternity in Christ, the Risen Lord.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS 2023
On Dec. 10, 15 and 17, 2023, our Seminary held the traditional Christmas Concerts in parishes of the Diocese of Brooklyn. This year also we had a special concert for the senior priests of our diocese at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, NY. The concerts were a beautiful blend of music, worship, reflection, and lots of Christmas joy! Thank you all for your support!
OPEN HOUSE - Nativity Scene/Presepio Exhibition
During the whole month of Decemeber 2023, especialy the weekend of the Solemnity of the Imaculate Conception, many people visited our seminary and admire the beautiful Nativity Scene/Presepio that our seminarians built to evangelize and share the true meaning of Christmas, namely, JESUS, the Word made flesh, who came to save us. As we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the first Nativity Scene at Greccio, Italy, by St. Francis of Assisi, the Presepio was set following the different scenes of Salvation History. A brief catechesis on the mystery of the Incarnation was given to all visitors.
ADMISSIO AD ORDINES
On Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, seminarian Marcos Felix Acosta Rodríguez, originally from the Dominican Republic, was admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders for the Diocese of Brooklyn. The celebration was held at the Incarnation Roman Catholic Church in Queens Village, New York. His Excellency James Massa, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, presided over the rite. Please, pray for Marcos as he continues his formation.
GALA DINNER 2023
On Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, the Seminary held its third Gala Dinner. The honorees were the Most Reverend James Massa, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn and Dr. Shirley M. Hanna, MD, NYU Langone Hospital. It was a great success. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
DIACONAL ORDINATION OF CAETANO MOURA DE OLIVEIRA
On Sunday, July 9, 2023, His Excellency Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, ordained our seminarian Caetano Moura de Oliveira (Brazil), and two other men, to the Sacred Order of Deacon. The Mass of Ordination took place at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Brooklyn.
PROFESSION OF FAITH
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, within the context of Vespers, seminarian Caetano Moura de Oliveira (Brazil) made his solemn public Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity prior to diaconal ordination, which is scheduled for July 9th. The Most Rev. Paul Sanchez, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, presided over the liturgy, which took place at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother R. C. Church in Queens, New York.
2nd SOCCER TOURNAMENT 5v5 - Fundraiser for World Youth Day
On Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day, we held our Second Soccer Tournament, at Sofive Soccer Center in Brooklyn, to raise funds for our seminarians to go to World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, this Summer. Sixteen teams from different parishes participated. The team of the Parish of Presentation of Our Lady, Jamaica NY, won the first place. We thank all those who helped in the organization of the tournament, all the athletes, and all the families and friends who came and made this a beautiful event.
INSTITUTION OF ACOLYTES
On Friday, April 28, 2023, His Excellency Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, conferred the Ministry of Acolyte on seminarians Juan José Luna (Laredo, Texas), Paolo Quaglioni (Italy), and Paulo César Oliveira da Mata (Brazil). The joyful celebration was held at the Incarnation Parish in Queens Village, New York. Please, pray for our seminarians.
INSTITUTION OF LECTORS
On Friday, March 17, 2023, three seminarians, Juan José Luna (Laredo, Texas), Paolo Quaglioni (Italy), and Paulo César Oliveira da Mata (Brazil), were installed into the Ministry of Lector. The celebration took place at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother R. C. Church in Queens, New York. The Most Reverend James Massa, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, presided over the rite of installation.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS 2022
On Dec. 16 and 17, 2022, our Seminary held the traditional Christmas Concerts in parishes of St. Gabriel -presided by the Most Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio, Emeritus Bishop of Brooklyn- and Incarnation -presided by the Most Rev. James Massa, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn-. The concerts were a beautiful blend of music, worship, reflection, and lots of Christmas joy! Thank you for your support!
OPEN HOUSE - Nativity Scene - Nacimiento
On Dec. 14, 15 and 18, 2022, we opened our house and many visitors came to see the beautiful Nativity Scene built by our seminarians. A brief catechesis on the mystery of the Incarnation was given to all visitors to better appreciate the Nativity Scene.
ADMISSIO AD ORDINES
On Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, seminarian Paolo Quaglioni, originally from Italy, was admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders for the Diocese of Brooklyn. The celebration was held at the Incarnation Roman Catholic Church in Queens Village, New York. His Excellency James Massa, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, presided over the rite. Please, pray for Paolo as he continues his formation.
BISHOP BRENNAN'S VISIT
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, the Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, made his first official visit to the Seminary.
GALA DINNER 2022
On Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, the Seminary held its second Gala Dinner to honor and welcome the new bishop of Brooklyn, the Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL
In July 2022, the Seminary joined the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land organized by the Neocatechumenal Way. It was a wonderful event filled with blessings.
1st SOCCER TOURNAMENT 8v8 - Fundraiser for Israel Pilgrimage
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, we held our First Soccer Tournament, to raise funds for our seminarians to go to the Pilgrimage to Israel this Summer. Twelve teams from different parishes participated. The team of St. Joan of Arc won the first place and thus became the first champion of the Brooklyn RMS Soccer Tournaments! Seminarian Paolo Quaglioni gave them the victory by scoring the last penalty kick. Congratulations! We thank all those who were involved in the organization of this event.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS 2021
On Dec. 12, 17, and 19, 2021, the Seminary held the annual Christmas Concerts in different parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn: Incarnation, Most Precious Blood, and St. Gabriel. The concerts were a beautiful blend of music, worship, reflection, and lots of Christmas joy! Thank you for your support!
OPEN HOUSE - Nativity Scene - Belén - Presepio
On Monday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, many visitors came to our Seminary, especially to admire the beautiful Nativity Scene that our seminarians built. It was an occasion to rejoice and reflect on the gift of Jesus, born for us in the Bethlehem manger.
ADMISSIO AD ORDINES
On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, two of our seminarians, Juan José Luna (Laredo, Texas) and Paulo César Oliveira da Mata (Brazil), were admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders for the Diocese of Brooklyn. The celebration was held at the St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Roman Catholic Church in Queens, New York. His Excellency James Massa, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, presided over the rite. Please, pray for Juan and Paulo as they continue their formation.
GALA DINNER 2021
On Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, the Seminary held its first-ever Gala Dinner. The honoree was the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Ph.D., D.D., Bishop of Brooklyn. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!