Calvary Hospital invites mental health professionals and those in education to attend “Mentors Through Mourning,” a four-week training course offered at St. Joseph H.S., Downtown Brooklyn. Sessions will be Mondays, May 4, May 11, May 18 and June 1, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The fee is $50 per session for mental health clinicians or funeral […]
Month: March 2015
UN Archbishop’s Forum Studies Genius of Women
“Today we are here to ponder that feminine genius, to celebrate it, to thank God for it… I am convinced that a deeper recognition and a greater appreciation of this genius is key to fighting violence against women.”
Holy Week Schedules for Auxiliary Bishops
Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros Palm Sunday Saturday – 5 p.m., Mass at Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill Sunday – 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., Mass at Holy Child Jesus Holy Thursday – 7:30 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Holy Child Jesus Good Friday – 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., […]
Court Protects Catholic Family-Run Business From Overreach of ObamaCare Mandate
A U.S. District Court in Denver issued a permanent injunction in favor of a Colorado-based heating and cooling company owned by a Catholic family.
St. Januarius’ Blood Liquefies in the Presence of the Pope
At the end of Pope Francis’ meeting with priests, seminarians and religious in the cathedral of Naples, the vial of dried blood of the city’s patron saint appeared to miraculously liquefy.
Gays Still an Issue at St. Patrick’s Parades
For the first time in its history, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan, the nation’s oldest and biggest parade, allowed a gay contingent to march, alienating some Catholics and angering others who wanted more gay organizations to be included in the event. New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan was this year’s grand marshal, leading […]
Greenpoint Parish Rededicated
Auxiliary Bishop Paul R. Sanchez rededicated the newly renovated lower church of St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus, Greenpoint.
Around the Diocese: March 28, 2015
BROOKLYN Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy, Sunset Park — Tricky Tray Night of Prizes, March 27, 7 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall. For tickets, call 439-8067. Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge — Bereavement Support Group, March 27, 7-8 p.m. Call 836-7200. St. Finbar, Bath Beach — Youth Passion Play/Stations of the Cross, March […]
Tablet TALK: Salve Regina Robotics Team Enjoys LEGO Win
In this week’s Tablet Talk, a young robotics team shines at a Lego competition, confirmation candidates host a Lenten soup dinner, the Stations of the Cross and more.
Education Tax Credits Help All Schools
This year, the Governor has included Education Tax Credits in his proposed state budget. And so we have renewed hope. But in politics, it is not enough to propose.