New York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn, is home to nearly 2.6 million residents. If Brooklyn were an independent city it would be the fourth largest city in the United States. While Brooklyn has become the epitome of ‘cool and hip’ in recent years, for those that were born here, raised families here and improved communities over the years, Brooklyn has never been ‘uncool’.

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New deacon Nickie Colón receives the Gospel book from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. One of the deacon’s ministries is to proclaim the Gospel. Deacon Colón and 18 others were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on May 23 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph. Photo by Francesca Norsen Tate

Faith In Brooklyn for June 5

June 5 | By Francesca Norsen Tate, Religion Editor

New Deacons Reflect Diversity of Brooklyn Ordination Is Culmination of Five-Year...