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Federal prosecutors allege that Mr. Jafferakos exploited minors he met through the church-run basketball league, and he was ordered detained by a magistrate judge on Thursday

Brooklyn

Brooklyn basketball coach arrested for allegedly paying minors to make sexual videos

Posted on September 26, 2025

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QNS

Over 700 people sign petition to prevent potential closure of Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church

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Faith

Long Island family’s pilgrimage turns into farewell to Pope Francis

Posted on April 30, 2025

NY: Stations of the Cross

Brooklyn Paper

Remembering Pope Francis: Bishop Brennan and Brooklyn Catholics honor late Pontiff

Michael Melendez left the priesthood in 2008

Brooklyn Paper

Queens teacher fired after Brooklyn Diocese finds historical child sex abuse allegations ‘credible’

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Brooklyn Paper

Local woman raises money to save alma mater from closure as Brooklyn’s Catholic schools struggle with enrollment

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Diocese reaches sexual abuse settlement with Attorney General Letitia James

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Diocese honors life and legacy of late Pope Benedict XVI

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Brooklyn Paper

Fuzzy Brooklynites blessed across the borough at annual Blessing of the Animals

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Diocese appoints NYPD veteran to office of child protection

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Diocese offers $50k reward for info on stolen tabernacle

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Brooklyn

Bishop Brennan announces new Brooklyn Catholic Schools Superintendent

Posted on May 5, 2022

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Catholic schools to go mask-optional if mandate struck down

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Brooklyn Paper

Robert Brennan formally takes over as Bishop of Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Diocese ousts 86-year-old priest following credible abuse allegations

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Gay City News

Brooklyn Diocese Fires Gay Music Teacher for Getting Married

Students

Diocese of Brooklyn offering fully remote option for students this fall

Posted on September 14, 2021

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Brooklyn

Nearly 600 lawsuits filed against Diocese of Brooklyn under Child Victims Act

Posted on April 6, 2021

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Brooklyn Diocese sues governor for COVID-19 restrictions

Posted on October 8, 2020

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After cancellation of storied Giglio lift, Brooklyn Diocese holds a mass in its place

Posted on July 16, 2020

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Brooklyn and Queens churches to reopen for small ceremonies and private prayer

Posted on May 22, 2020

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News

Bishop who investigated sex abuse accused of sex abuse

Posted on November 13, 2019

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A former staffer at the East-West School of International Studies in Flushing has been charged with stealing more than $400,000 in taxpayer funds meant for students.

Former staffer at Flushing school accused of stealing in excess of $400K in taxpayer funds meant for students: DA

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