Father Nicholas Colalella has been appointed as the coordinator for the Italian Apostolate of the Diocese of Brooklyn, utilizing his Italian skills in this new role.
Originally from Middle Village, Queens, Father Colalella could have pursued a career as a linguist or lecturer on ancient languages such as Greek, Latin, and Aramaic, but instead followed his early vocation to the priesthood.
He underwent formation at Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston, the Pontifical North American College in Rome, and the Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
Father Colalella currently serves as the parochial vicar for Our Lady of Hope Church in Middle Village, Queens, and as the part-time chaplain at Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood, Queens.
Throughout his formation, Father Colalella has actively pursued knowledge of other languages, including Italian.
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Author's summary: Father Nicholas Colalella is the new Italian Apostolate coordinator.