One of the things I love most dearly about Jesus in the Gospels is His earthiness. As Christians, we’re sometimes tempted to make this God stuff a bit fussy and pretentious. We occasionally lapse into a piety that lacks authenticity. Or we think faith is all about contrition rather than gratitude and joy.
Two members of the Society of Mary (Marianists), with ties to the Brooklyn Diocese, are celebrating their 60th and 50th anniversary jubilees, respectively. Fathers Patrick J. Tonry, S.M., who resides in Philadelphia, is a native of the diocese. He was ordained 50 years ago on April 3, 1965, in Fribourg, Switzerland. Born in Brooklyn, he […]
Father Kevin Abels was installed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio as the 10th pastor of St. Sebastian’s parish, Woodside, on Saturday, June 13. Pictured behind the pastor are parochial vicars, Fathers Carlos Velasquez and Rodnev Lapommeray.
Thomas Sommero, a former member of Holy Child Jesus parish, Richmond Hill, was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Metuchen, N.J. He will serve at the parish of Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Middlesex. Born in Queens, he attended Holy Child Jesus School; Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village; and St. John’s University. […]
The New York Mets drafted Tom Hackimer from St. John’s University. Hackimer is also a product of Archbishop Molloy H.S.
BROOKLYN St. Finbar, Bath Beach — Disco Fever Dance, June 20, 7 p.m. $35 includes hot buffet and DJ. BYOB. Call 236-3312. St. Teresa of Avila, Prospect Heights — Mini Brunch Retreat: The Gifts of Summertime, June 24, after 8:30 a.m. Mass with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Call 428-2471. Holy Name of Jesus, Park Slope […]
by Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) – A former Vatican nuncio will stand trial in a Vatican court on charges of the sexual abuse of minors and possession of child pornography. Jozef Wesolowski, the laicized former nuncio to the Dominican Republic, is accused of “a number of offenses” committed between 2008 and the date of […]
by Rick Snizek EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNS) – Finally, “Baby Francis” is resting in peace. In a simple, but dignified ceremony June 10 in a section of Gate of Heaven Cemetery set aside for the repose of babies, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence presided over a Christian burial service for the unborn child he […]
Dear Editor: An article in The Tablet (June 6) revealed that some European bishops desire that the Synod consider Church teaching as not immovable and develop with time. They think that indissolubility of marriage is utopia and advocate greater liberalism in its application. Among our core faith values is that God is Truth and Pure. […]
Sister Marie deChantal Mannino, a member of the Visitation Sisters, died June 13 at Georgetown Visitation Monastery, Washington, D.C. She was a former resident of Visitation Monastery, Bay Ridge. Burial was in Georgetown Visitation Cemetery.
