Dear Editor: I join you and your neighbors in calling for the inclusion of first baseman and manger Gil Hodges into Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Hodges played this game the way it was supposed to be played. He showed exemplary performance, dedication and sportsmanship, a quality often not seen in today’s game. Fans recognize him […]
Month: January 2015
Younger March for Life
Dear Editor: Those who were present at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., were energetic. I split off from the group to visit with some friends, who have been marching for many years. This was my 36th March, 37 including the big ’80s snow out. The numbers of us who were at the first March […]
Here Are the Facts
Dear Editor: Patricia Kenney (Jan. 22) suggests that The Tablet should have requested proof before printing my letter concerning my very serious allegations against Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good. Here’s my evidence:
Understanding Pope
Pope Francis gave another one of his airplane press conferences on his return to Rome from Manila. And, once again, the words uttered by Pope Francis had the world listening and people of all sorts of perspectives taking his words out of the context in which he spoke them.
Pro Vita Mass Returns, With Assist from K. of C.
The Diocese’s Pro Vita Mass has been revived and returned to St. James Cathedral-Basilica after an absence of about 10 years.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio decided to schedule the liturgy at the urging of the Knights of Columbus, who came out in force to support the event on Sunday, Jan. 25, despite the inclement weather.
Racial Divide Still Plagues Us
The current situation in our country, especially in the City of New York, brings to mind the question of racial and class divide in our society. I am grateful to my brother Bishop Edward Braxton, of Belleville, Ill., for his reflection on “The Racial Divide in the United States: A Reflection for the World Day of Peace 2015.”
A Giant from St. John’s
The St. John’s University men’s basketball team team honored former baseball standout Joe Panik, who won the 2014 World Series as a member of the San Francisco Giants.
CHSAA BQ Sectional Track Results
High school track and field teams from the Diocese of Brooklyn were well represented Jan. 25 at the indoor CHSAA NY/BQ sectional finals held at the Armory, Manhattan. Click here for results.
Over A Million Dollars for Christ the King Regional High School Scholarships
The board of trustees, administration, faculty and staff from Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, is pleased to announce that the high school will be awarding over $1,196,000 in academic scholarships and awards to members of our incoming Class of 2019. This year, Christ the King awarded $722,000 in academic scholarships to the incoming class. […]
Faith Influences Opinions on Space Exploration
Several national surveys found that Catholics are more supportive of the U.S. maintaining a leading role in space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence than people of other faiths.