Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Did you know the saint behind today’s celebrations has a fascinating history? -St. Patrick was kidnapped from Britain by Irish raiders as a teenager and enslaved in Ireland for six years before escaping. -After becoming a priest, he returned to Ireland as a missionary, bringing Christianity to the people who once held him captive. -He famously used the three-leaf clover to explain the concept of the Blessed Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. -As Irish immigrants settled in New York, they brought their devotion to St. Patrick with them, shaping the city’s Catholic heritage. Today, St. Patrick’s Cathedral stands as a tribute to that faith, and NYC hosts one of the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in his honor! May his legacy of faith, perseverance, and evangelization continue to inspire us today! 🍀🌈 (fb)

Introducing the 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal: Jubilee of Hope, Renewal of Faith and Charity This year, we embrace a sacred call—to renew our faith, strengthen our commitment to charity, and bring hope to those in need. Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, we come together as one community, ensuring that vital ministries continue to serve the most vulnerable in Brooklyn and Queens. Your generosity transforms lives. Together, we can nurture vocations, feed the hungry, support Catholic education, and spread the Gospel to those seeking faith. Join us in this Jubilee of Hope and make a lasting impact—one act of faith, one gift of love at a time. Donate today: annualcatholicappeal.org (fb)