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Daily Mass Moved to Convent Chapel for the Summer

Posted on June 30, 2020July 13, 2020 by All News & Events

(June 29, 2020) While major repairs are being done in the church building this summer, we held our first Daily Mass since reopening from the COVID-19 emergency in the Convent Chapel on June 29th. Daily Masses are at 8AM and...Read More

June 29th Reopening for Masses

Posted on June 19, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(Update June 19, 2020; last revised July 7) Dear Parishioners, Our long wait is almost over! We are in Phase 2 returning to Daily Masses at 8AM and 12:05PM on June 29th. Weekend Masses on the regular schedule—Saturday evening 5PM;...Read More

Report on Christian Persecution

Posted on June 16, 2020 by All News & Events

A 2019 publication from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), a Pontifical Foundation, has statistics on the scale of the oppression that Christians around the globe face because of their faith. Download a copy here or visit the ACN...Read More

Major Church Repairs 2020

Posted on June 16, 2020September 8, 2020 by All News & Events

Fr. Francis Passenant is keeping us informed on the status of the church repairs, keeping an eye on the work and on his iPad to document progress. Follow along here for his updates and pictures. [caption id="attachment_22622" align="alignleft" width="964"] Church...Read More

Religious Freedom

Posted on June 6, 2020July 30, 2020 by All News & Events

Over seven weeks in June and July 2020, our reflections focus on Religious Freedom and Religious Persecution, in solidarity with the USCCB’s Religious Freedom Week. Actions and Reflections for July 26: On Religious Freedom Pray for a new birth...Read More

The Tablet Delivery Suspended

Posted on June 4, 2020June 5, 2020 by All News & Events

Delivery of The Tablet and Nuestra Voz newspapers to churches in Brooklyn/Queens, including our church, is being suspended for 6 months. The last bulk deliveries were made for the May 30th edition. The diocese directive reflects the current situation, including...Read More

Racial Injustice

Posted on June 1, 2020June 3, 2020 by All News & Events

In light of the recent disturbing events in our nation, we unite our hearts with the sentiments expressed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishop DiMarzio encourages us: “We Christians must be fierce in our opposition to the...Read More

Plan for Reopening the Churches

Posted on May 24, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(UPDATE JUNE 16, 2020) Plans for Major Repairs at OLQM This Summer (UPDATE May 24, 2020) Diocese Statement on Reopening Churches Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is pleased to announce that the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens will slowly work toward opening...Read More

Virtual Living Rosary

Posted on May 24, 2020June 30, 2020 by All News & Events

Broadcast on May 10, 2020 on OLQM Stewardship YouTube Featured on the Currents TV (air date May 14, 2020) Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Keeps Living Rosary Tradition Alive During Pandemic, Moving It Online

Reconsecration Prayer to Mary

Posted on April 28, 2020May 1, 2020 by All News & Events

Unite in Prayer Friday, May 1st at 3PM Dear Parishioners, I invite you to join the Catholic Bishops and the faithful throughout the United States on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 3PM in praying in your home the prayer to...Read More

Divine Mercy Chaplet

Posted on April 17, 2020April 15, 2023 by All News & Events

This prayer is based on the diary of St. Faustina, “Divine Mercy in My Soul.” Faustina received a vision of Jesus asking that all pray the Chaplet and meditate on His mercy. Opening Prayer You expired, Jesus, but the source...Read More

PSA on Unemployment and Other Benefits During COVID-19

Posted on April 17, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

Laws and public benefits are changing quickly in response to the COVID-19 situation. Catholic Migration Services and NYC are sharing this at-a-glance list of benefits New Yorkers may be eligible for if you've been affected by a coronavirus (COVID-19) hardship....Read More

Easter Reflections 2020

Posted on April 10, 2020April 12, 2020 by All News & Events

By Bishop Sanchez You may have heard the story of the young boy who returned home from his religious education class. The boy’s father inquired, “What did you learn today?” The boy said that he learned how Moses led the...Read More

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Good Friday

Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by All News & Events

Most Reverend José Gomez of Los Angeles, President of the USCCB, invites Catholics nationwide to join in prayer in the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 12 noon Eastern time (11AM Central, 9AM Pacific) on Good Friday, April...Read More

Catholic Migration Services

Posted on April 4, 2020April 4, 2020 by All News & Events

Catholic Migration Services (CMS) is as committed as ever to help those who have immigration, housing, or employment legal needs during this extremely difficult time for the whole world, and especially for New York. Although CMS cannot provide in-house consultations...Read More

Holy Week and Easter Message from Bishop Sanchez

Posted on April 3, 2020April 12, 2020 by All News & Events

A HOLY WEEK MESSAGE April 3, 2020 Watch on YouTube A Holy Week Reflection In the spring of 1972, I joined a group of my seminarian classmates from Rome, Italy, to participate in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land....Read More

Stabat Mater Dolorosa

Posted on March 30, 2020April 9, 2022 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_20999" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Detail of the Mary window in the choir loft of our church.[/caption] This centuries-old religious poem and hymn is a meditation on suffering and redemption. Stabat Mater Dolorosa translates as "At the Cross, Her Station Keeping."...Read More

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