On Monday, St. Charles Borromeo Church on Sidney Place welcomed 200 migrants sent by bus from Texas to the doorsteps of the Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens. According to The Tablet, Msgr. Alfred LoPinto of CCBQ said hundreds of migrants were found camping out in front of 191 Joralemon St. with letters in their hands that […]
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Mary and Jesus Statue at St. Charles Borromeo Vandalized
A vandal climbed over a fence and broke a statue of Mary holding the infant Jesus that stood in front of St. Charles Borromeo Church from its pedestal and left it lying on the ground. DNA Info has an image from surveillance video showing a man climbing over a fence toward the statue, while another […]
Toys for Tots Drive a Success For Custom House And St. Charles Borromeo Church
Representatives of Custom House, which hosted the event, the Salvation Army, and St. Charles Borromeo Church hold toys donated to Toys for Tots yesterday. A burgeoning pile of toys is behind them; as the afternoon progressed more and more were brought in. Your correspondent enjoyed holiday cheer with Homer and Mrs. Fink and their delightful […]
Spring Concert at St. Charles Borromeo May 21
This just in: St. Charles Borromeo Church is holding it’s Spring Concert on Saturday May 21st at 7:00pm Music Director Sergio Sandi and Tenor Ulises Solano will be performing. The Performance will include sonates by Beethoven and vocal works by Charles Griffes. All are welcomed and Admission is $10.00 at the door.
St. Charles Borromeo Presents Organ Concert Saturday
St. Charles Borromeo Church, 125 Sidney Place, is celebrating the 130th anniversary of its Odell pipe organ with a concert Saturday evening, November 6, starting at 7:00, featuring Jonathan Hall, a fellow of the American Guild of Organists. Mr. Hall will play music by Sweelinck, Pachelbel, Alain, Bingham, and others, and will explain and illuminate […]
St. Charles Borromeo School Building Leased
The St. Charles Borromeo School building, which has been vacant since 2007, has been leased. Parish council member John O’Malley tells us the congregation was informed of a deal with Mary McDowell Center for Learning this weekend. After renovations, it will be used for McDowell’s new Upper School opening in the fall of 2011. […]
St. Charles Borromeo Condos?
Christie Rizk writes in this week's Brooklyn Paper that it's possible the recently closed St. Charles Borromeo School is a prime target for condo conversion: Given the value of the building — and given how the so-called Borough of Churches is quickly becoming the Borough of Church Condos — it’s clear how easily the Diocese […]
St. Charles Borromeo School Shuts Down
A week after it suffered a small fire, the Brooklyn Eagle reports that St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School has closed its doors due to low enrollment. The paper reports that parents were told of the closing on Monday.
Fire at St. Charles Borromeo School
Fire broke out this morning at the St. Charles Borromeo School on Sidney Place. BHB News-spotter Chuck (CB Photography) snapped the photo above.
Montague Open Streets Saturdays Starts Tomorrow, May 6
OPEN STREETS ON MONTAGUE STARTS TOMORROW (SATURDAY) No parking 9am-7pm Clinton – Henry & Henry – Hicks While you’re there, don’t forget to support our local businesses! Treat yourself to a new pair of fashionable but affordable shoes at Bentley’s. Grab a coffee and pastry at Lassen & Hennigs. Stop in for lunch at Grand Canyon […]
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