PASTOR Rev. Kenneth J. Grande, from administrator to pastor of St. John the Evangelist-St. Rocco, Park Slope, effective April 26. Rev. Jean Y. Pierre, from administrator to pastor of St. Jerome, Flatbush, effective Feb. 7. Rev. Vincentius T. Do, from administrator to pastor of St. Agatha, Sunset Park, effective Feb. 5. Rev. Joseph M. Hoffman, […]
Month: March 2015
Clowning Around in Bayside
Recently there has been a lot of clowning around at Sacred Heart School, Bayside. For the last few months, fourth and fifth grade students have been practicing various circus arts skills, culminating in performing their very own circus. Circus Arts is a fun and challenging aspect of physical education that enables students to develop a […]
An End and a Beginning for a Man in Love
RECENTLY, I READ a newly published book by Brant Pitre, a Scripture scholar and seminary professor. “Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told” (Image, 2014), has a simple premise: God loves us.
Cultural Catechumens
Father Gallagher believes, as do many contemporary Catholic theologians, that we often need to get in touch with ourselves before we can be ready to accept the Good News of Christ.
The Indomitable and Effective Cardinal Pell
Shortly after Cardinal George Pell was named Archbishop of Melbourne, he instituted several reforms at the archdiocesan seminary, including daily Mass and the daily celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours, both of which had fallen by the wayside in the preceding years.
A Sense of Purpose Improves Heart, Health
Dear Dr. Garner, I always enjoy your columns that deal with heart disease and mental issues such as depression. I recently read an article that claimed having a purpose in life could reduce the risk of heart disease. What do you think about this?
The Rosary Is Her Guiding Light
My earliest remembrance of the miracle of the rosary was when I was 5 years old and my great grandmother (on my father’s side), Amy Delapenha held them with reverence as she watched on television: boxing matches, followed by the ritual of “The Price is Right” with Bob Barker, then lunch with “Guiding Light” and “As The World Turns.”
Sacrament of Mercy
We’re still waiting on the concrete plans for the Holy Year of Mercy, which will be a Jubilee Year, announced by Pope Francis. We know that a papal bull will be proclaimed by the pope on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, and that the year will officially begin with the opening of the Holy Door at Saint Peter’s Basilica on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8.
More About Our Homilists
Dear Editor: I am proud to submit Msgr. Thomas Caserta, pastor of St. Bernadette parish, as a great homilist. Msgr. Caserta is an eloquent speaker. His homilies are beautiful and meaningful. He speaks right to your heart in a positive, wonderful way.
Choice on Death Penalty
Dear Editor: Laura Ieraci should be commended for her reporting, “Church Seeks End of Death Penalty Around the World” (March 14). The work of Archbishop Silvano Tomasi at the United Nations to encourage States to refrain from using the death penalty as a form of punishment for even horrendous and savage crimes is part of an ongoing discussion within the Catholic Church. No less a person than St. John Paul the Great supported such a stance. His very suasive arguments are still part of this important and continuing dialogue.