The Bishop’s Humanitarian Dinner honored James F. Crystal, Peter M. Meyer and Mary C. E. Thompson. The annual event, attended by 600 people, raised more than $1,100,000 for Catholic Charities.
Month: June 2015
Tablet TALK: Camping Trip for Gravesend Scouts
In this week’s Tablet TALK, find details about a June 28 feast in honor of St. John the Baptist in Far Rockaway, the 25th anniversaryof the Kujenga Program, a trip Gravesend Scouts made to Ten Mile River and more.
Cathedral Club Induction
The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn held its induction of new officers on June 19. Vincent LeVien, director of external affairs at DeSales Media Group, was installed as president.
When Writing Your Will, Remember ‘Generations’
During the early part of Generations of Faith, and as we continue campaigning, our pastors are often asked by people about the different ways they can support their parish.
Recognizing CYO Volunteers
Dear Editor: Last year I read about the first inductees into the CYO Hall of Fame and my reaction was ‘I’m already there.’ I say that because there are many of us who received the Bishop Mugavero Medal from the Bishop way back in the day for helping out with our local parish sports programs.
Cypress Hills Transition
Dear Editor: Blessed Sacrament School celebrated 100 years of Catholic education this spring. This wonderful event marked the end of an era in Cypress Hills. We will reopen our doors in September, but as Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy.
Massacre in South Carolina
Dear Editor: “I pledge allegiance to the world to cherish every living thing, to care for Earth, and sea and air, with peace and freedom everywhere.” Beautiful words written by Lillian Genser, but, very hard to think that can truly ever transpire, as we witnessed the South Carolina Massacre, in a church where people came to pray, and worship, only to be tainted by a senseless act of violence.
Memories of Bishop Ford
Dear Editor: Thank you for your column on Bishop Francis X. Ford, M.M., (June 6). For some reason as I read the piece I thought “not only does a tree grow in Brooklyn, but a saint, too.” I am sure that there are many, myself included, who know well who F.X. Ford was, as there […]
Impacting the World
Last week, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, released his encyclical, “Laudato Si,” which is on the care of our common world. Far from just a letter on environmental issues, the pope is addressing a larger issue: the impact that we, as human beings, have on the world. We are each called to be good stewards of the gifts which with the Lord has blessed us.
We Are One Nation
The reaction of the people of Charleston, South Carolina, to the horrendous shootings in a Bible Study class has been inspirational. There have been no riots, no demonstrations, just a call for justice and even the offer of forgiveness.