The Brooklyn F.N.E. group is based in Brooklyn, NY, in the Cobble Hill neighborhood. Affiliated with the St. Paul / St. Agnes parish (234 Congress St.), we are a non-profit organization founded in April 2021.
As the home base of the Brooklyn F.N.E. Explorer group, St. Paul's Church, built in 1836 (234 Congress St, Brooklyn NY), is the oldest Catholic parish in New York. St. Paul regularly welcomes Explorers of all sections, including Otters, Timber Wolves, and Explorers.
Blessed Carlo Acutis
The 1st Brooklyn F.N.E. Explorer group has the Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) as its patron. Passionate about computer science, Carlo created a website dedicated to Eucharistic miracles, earning him the nickname "cyber-apostle." His faith serves as an example, and Carlo stood out at school for his academic achievements, good humor, generosity, and kindness towards everyone. At the age of 15, Carlo succumbed to acute leukemia. Despite being in the terminal phase of his illness, he amazed the healthcare staff with his concern for others and his cheerful demeanor.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
The 2nd Brooklyn F.N.E. Explorer group has Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680) as its patron. Also known as the "Lily of the Mohawks," she was a young Mohawk woman who converted to Christianity. She is an important figure in Canadian Catholic history. She lost her entire family at the age of 4 due to a smallpox epidemic, which significantly weakened her eyesight. After a visit from Jesuit brothers in her village, she developed a strong faith. Baptized in 1676, she desired to become a nun. A year later, she undertook a conversion journey in the Iroquois Valley. She returned to God on April 17, 1680.
Our Colors
The colors of the Brooklyn F.N.E. group are light green and white, represented by its neckerchief, which has a green background bordered with white. Light green represents hope, the ordinary time of the liturgy, and nature. White symbolizes faith, moral purity, and clarity of mind.
The Baussant
The official flag of the FNE is called the Baussant
- The white color symbolizes light and the victory of Christ over the darkness represented by black.
- The eight points of the cross recall the eight Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10).
- The red of the cross reminds us of the blood of the martyrs who died for their faith.
- The fleur-de-lys is the emblem of exploring. It used to indicate the north on old sea charts.
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