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The Shalom Catholic Community in Brooklyn Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
October 22, 2020 marked the founding of the Shalom Catholic Community in Brooklyn, a date providentially aligned with the feast day of Saint John Paul II. For the past five years, the Community has lived its mission of contemplative prayer, fraternal life, and evangelization—serving the Church and all those in search of God, in need of His love, and longing for an encounter with Him. A Mission in the Heart of Brooklyn Nestled between the gentrified neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, the Shalom Community house is surrounded by a youthful and diverse population. While these areas are known for trendy bars, restaurants, and waterfront parks, they are not commonly associated with active faith life—some have even referred to the area ...

It’s hard to put into words what the Shalom Charism has given me
I first prayed a rosary in December 2022, for no discernible reason except that I was exhausted and unhappy with my life. I surrendered and asked for help. Doors began to open after that, doors which I never expected to open. In January 2023, I found a tradition/ practice (and it found me) that seemed to bring out my courage, energy, and determination. Virgin Mary revealed herself to me there, and the Cross revealed itself in my heart. I began to live matters of faith. I dove into the world of this practice: I found my footing there, and I came to care for the people. It quickly rooted in my life & identity. Then my life crumbled in 2023 ...
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