Priestly ministry is hard, sometimes lonely or dangerous work serving the neediest with an open, vulnerable heart, Pope Francis told the world’s priests.
Month: April 2015
Preach the Story of Salvation
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This is the complete text of Bishop DiMarzio’s homily at the Chrism Mass, March 31, at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights.
Taking Flight With the Patron of Studying
I am from Sacred Heart parish in East Glendale, and I have had the pleasure of working in Sacred Heart Rectory for the past 20 years, since I was 13 years old. My pastor Father John Fullum suggested that I contact the editor of The Tablet, so here I am.
New Life at Easter (with slideshow and video)
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio administered 18 baptisms to new adult members of the Catholic Church during Easter Vigil services at St. Michael’s Church, Flushing. Assisting was Father John Vesey, pastor. The 18 also received the sacrament of Confirmation. Another 28 were also confirmed, and 40 members of the Anglican Church were received into full communion with […]
Chris Mullin Named St. John’s Basketball Coach
Diocese of Brooklyn basketball legend Chris Mullin has been named the 20th head coach of the St. John’s University, Jamaica, men’s basketball team, replacing Steve Lavin.
CYO Girls Swimming Results
Here are the complete results from this year’s girls’ CYO swimming championships, held Sunday, April 4 at the Eisenhower Park Aquatic Center in East Meadow, L.I.
Pope Prays for Persecuted at Holy Week Services
To enter Christ’s empty tomb like the disciples and see that he has risen, Christians today also must “bend down,” Pope Francis said in his Easter message.
Baseball Pros Ring in Season at St. Kevin’s (with video)
Former Mets infielder Ed Kranepool and former Yankees outfielder Roy White joined about 100 young athletes at the Youth Sports Guild’s fifth annual baseball clinic.
CYO Essay Contest
The Catholic Youth Organization invites eighth-grade CYO members to express their writing skills by submitting their essay response in this contest.
Finding Jesus Is a Matter of Faith
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Several Sundays ago, the Gospel portrayed for us the Greeks who went to Phillip and asked the question, “We want to see Jesus.” This question has been repeated millions of time during the two millennium since the death and Resurrection of Jesus. People want to meet Jesus. They want to meet Him in the flesh, but also, more importantly, they want to meet Him spiritually.