Brooklyn Queens Holy Name Society of the NYPD

The NYPD Holy Name Society joins the Catholic faithful around the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

As our spiritual leader, Pope Francis exemplified a life of humility, compassion, and unwavering faith. He reminded us—through word and deed—that to serve others is to serve Christ. His commitment to mercy, justice, and care for the most vulnerable resonated deeply with our mission as Catholic police officers.

We give thanks for his years of leadership and spiritual guidance, and we pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. May his legacy continue to inspire us in our faith and our service.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Marilyn Hargrove holds the Holy Name Society’s award in Sgt. Paul Hargrove’s name next to her family, NYPD members, and Bishop Robert Brennan. Photo: Michael Rizzo, Courtesy of NYPD Holy Name Society of Brooklyn and Queens

Holy Name Society Honors One of its Own

The most emotional embodiment of the themes of faith and family came at the end of the NYPD Brooklyn and Queens Holy Name Society’s 102nd Communion Breakfast on March 10. That’s when the family of retired Sgt. Paul Hargrove received a standing ovation after accepting the newly named award in his honor just days after the 77-year-old succumbed to 9/11-related cancer.

by Michael Rizzo

Read the full article on The Tablet

Prayer to St. Michael

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the Devil.

May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all evil spirits, who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen

Holy Name Meeting Dates 2024-2025

Annual Memorial Service For Deceased Members - November 14, 2024

May Meeting - Theology on Tap - May 22, 2025 at 1630

Annual BBQ - June 25, 2025 at 1615

Brooklyn Meetings

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
72-01 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11228

Queens Meetings

Monahan & Fitzgerald
214-17 41st Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361

Other Activities

Annual Golf Outing - Thursday, October 2, 2025

Communion Breakfast - March 9, 2025

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Monday, March 17, 2025

College Scholarship - Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

High School Scholarship Exam - TBD 2025

Registration

We are in the process of bringing the Membership registration online. Until then, please download and fill out the printable version of the membership registration and remit this along with your dues.

Membership Registration (PDF)

Active Dues - $20
Retired Dues - $10

Please remit your dues to:

NYPD Holy Name Society
PO Box 260304
Bellerose, NY 11426

Upon receiving dues, a membership card will be mailed.

NYPD Brooklyn-Queens Holy Name Active Members Pay Your Yearly Dues With Automatic Payroll Deductions!

To set this up, please log into the ESS (Employee Self Service) website.

Go to Payroll and Compensation, then to Deduction Information.
Then select NYPD Fraternal Organizations.
Then click enroll.
Scroll down to BROOKLYN-QUEENS HOLY SOCIETY and click.

Remember: there are 2 Holy Name Societies. Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island on the site will say NYPD Holy Name Society not the boro's.

Please click the right one. This is for Active members only.

As we welcome the arrival of Spring, I pray this season brings renewal, hope, and peace to each of you and your families. The longer days and warmer weather remind us of God’s constant promise of new life.

We now enter one of the most sacred times of our faith. Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter are just around the corner. May this season of reflection and celebration bring you closer to Christ and strengthen the bond of faith we share as members of this great Society.

I want to thank everyone who joined us for our Annual Communion Breakfast on March 9th. It was a morning filled with prayer, fraternity, and well-deserved recognition. Congratulations to all of our Cop of the Year honorees—your service and dedication reflect the best of our mission and values.

We also had a fantastic night at the First Responders Night with the New York Islanders, who delivered a strong 3–1 victory! It was great to see our members coming together in support of both our team and each other.

Looking ahead, please keep checking back for updates on some exciting upcoming events:

Our Theology on Tap gathering this May – a time to come together in fellowship and faith.
Our always-popular Annual BBQ this June – a chance to unwind, share a meal, and enjoy the camaraderie of our members.

As Memorial Day approaches, let us remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their legacy lives on in our prayers and our commitment to service.

Thank you for continuing to live out the values of faith, integrity, and brotherhood. May this Holy Season bring you peace and renewed purpose.

Fraternally,
Sgt. Michael A. Ciota
President
NYPD Brooklyn Queens Holy Name Society

Lent 2025

Another Lent is here and the question arises what should I give up? Cigarettes, alcohol, sweets what's it going to be? Giving up things is a good Lenten practice but we have to ask ourselves if it's really going to be a sacrifice. I tell everyone I give up liver for lent. The truth is I haven't tasted liver since I was in a highchair and my mother was spooning it out of a jar and I was spitting it out.

Lent can also be a time of growth by working on things to deepen our awareness of God's love for us. We can do this by doing things we don't ordinarily do. Mass during the week, Stations of the Cross or volunteering in a soup kitchen these are all examples of making lent more positive rather than negative.

Whatever you decide, make your Lenten journey a good one.