Msgr. Guy Massie is the chairperson for the Ecumenical and Inter-Faith Commission for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. Having studied at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York, Msgr. Massie was ordained to the priesthood on May 21, 1983. Being a diocesan priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn, he served as a parish priest in the parishes of St. Brendan, St. Patrick, Our Lady Help of Christians and is coming to Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen Parish after being pastor of the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle in Bay Ridge for 12 years. Msgr. Massie was a high school teacher as well as the Newman Center director at Brooklyn College.

Msgr. Massie's ecumenical and interfaith interests predate his seminary days. Growing up in Brooklyn, he was exposed to a multiplicity of cultures and religious backgrounds. Msgr. Massie is a product of the New York City school system of the 1950's and 1960's. A major component in his background was his interest in Judaism. From his Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg/Greenpoint and his own family he discovered the richness of his own Catholicism as well as the ancient wisdom of Judaism.

His interest in literature and history was enhanced by his study of Sacred Scripture in the seminary. While in the seminary he was encouraged by his professor, Msgr. Michael Cantley, to continue his interest in Catholic/Jewish dialogue. After his ordination he was assigned to the parish of St. Brendan in the Midwood section of Brooklyn. Midwood is known for its Orthodox Jewish population. Msgr. Massie worked with local rabbis for the benefit of peace and understanding. He became involved with the Anti -Defamation League of B'nai Brith and authored a  booklet titled: "Confronting Anti-Semitism." As a member of the Catholic/Jewish Relation Committee of the Inter-Faith Commission, he organized local dialogues. It was through these dialogues that he hoped to encourage mutual understanding and appreciation.

Eventually Msgr. Massie was to head the diocesan Catholic/Jewish Dialogue. Thanks to the work of his predecessor Msgr. Martin Geraghty, Msgr. Massie was able to continue to build on a firm foundation. Realizing that mutual education between Jews and Catholics is essential for ongoing dialogue, he organized lectures
and days of study for both clergy and laity.

To better serve as a person of dialogue, Msgr. Massie studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America from where he received a master's degree in Judaic Studies in May 1997. It was at the seminary that he studied Hebrew for four years, Talmud, Bible, Midrash, Jewish history and Jewish literature. He has visited Israel.

POPE NAMES TWO PRIESTS AS AUXILIARY BISHOPS
FOR BROOKLYN DIOCESE
 
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed two priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn – Msgr. Raymond Chappetto, 66, and Msgr. Paul Sanchez, 65 – as auxiliary bishops of Brooklyn. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, made the announcement public today in Washington, D.C.
 
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain the new bishops at a Mass of Episcopal Ordination to be celebrated at Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church, Brooklyn, on July 11th at 2 p.m.
 
“These two men are among the most respected priests in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Fundamentally, they are parish priests at heart.  Each is very attentive to the diverse needs of the people they serve,” said Bishop DiMarzio. “I am also grateful for their assistance in my ministry as bishop. Bishop-elect Chappetto and Bishop-elect Sanchez consistently offer wise counsel and advice that has been indispensable in the administration of the diocese with respect to parish reconfiguration and the revitalization of spiritual programs and ministry to priests.” 
  
As auxiliary bishops, they will join Auxiliary Bishop Frank Caggiano, Vicar General, and Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Vicar for Hispanic Concerns and pastor of Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill, in assisting Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to serve the sacramental, spiritual and pastoral needs of the 1.4 million multi-cultural Catholics who reside in Brooklyn and Queens.

The Most Reverend Paul Sanchez was born November 26, 1946, in Brooklyn. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Bonaventure’s University, a Master of Arts from the University of Notre Dame and a Licentiate of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
 
He was ordained December 17, 1971, by then-Bishop James Hickey (later His Eminence James Cardinal Hickey of Washington, D.C.) at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. His priestly assignments include Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills (1972-75), St. Michael, Flushing (1975-87), and St. Sebastian, Woodside (1987-91). He served as pastor at St. Agatha, Brooklyn (1991-2001), and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, (2001-08), while also serving as administrator of St. Margaret Mary, Long Island City. He was named Vicar for Queens North in June 2008 and, beginning in June 2009, continues to serve as Vicar for Queens.
 
Then-Father Sanchez was named vicariate coordinator for the diocesan Liturgical Commission, January 1975.  He served as a member of the Presbyteral Council, January 1984; member of the diocesan team for Ministry to Priests, January 1985; member, International Committee on English in the Liturgy sub-committee, January 1978 to January 1979.  A passionate teacher, he was an adjunct faculty member at Saint John’s University and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York.
 
 “I have been a priest for forty years and have been privileged to see how Almighty God has used me, despite my many failings and weaknesses, to build up the kingdom of Heaven.  I am deeply grateful to the Holy Father for his confidence and trust in choosing me to share in the life of the apostles of our Lord,” said Bishop-elect Sanchez.  “I have loved my ministry as a parish priest in my first three wonderful parishes and then as pastor of the people of St. Agatha in Sunset Park and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Astoria.  Even when the people had limited financial resources, they were rich in faith and an inspiration to my life of faith. Moreover, as the Territorial Vicar of Queens, I have been able to work closely with the pastors, priests and staff of our parishes.  As I have walked on this great pilgrimage as a priest, the depths of God’s love have been made very clearly manifest.”
 
Bishop-elect Sanchez was named a Prelate of Honor by Blessed John Paul II in 1997. He speaks English and Spanish.