Obituary: Clara Cabezas

Clara Cabezas, the sister of Bishop Alfonso Cabezas, C.M., died June 24 in Colombia.

Obituary: Father Richard Skarbek

Father Richard Skarbek, who was ordained by Pope John II at age 54, died on June 22 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, L.I.

Newman Club Memories

Dear Editor: I am sad to read in The Tablet (May 14) of the passing of Vincent Murphy.

A Cheer for Salvation

Dear Editor: Before the new translations of the liturgy, there were three possible responses to “The mystery of faith.”

Controls on Immigration

Dear Editor: Regarding James Schwarzwalder’s letter (June 4), “Empathy for the Immigrants,” let’s be clear, no one has a “right” to come here just because they feel like it.

One Nation Under God

Dear Editor: I guess I am among the ranks of elitists that George Weigel was describing in his column (June 25).

Misrepresented by Markey

Dear Editor: Like letter writer Thomas Murawski of Glendale, (June 25), I am also angered by the accusations made against Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio by Assemblywoman Margaret Markey.

Xaverian’s Jack Alesi Hangs Up Clipboard

After 21 seasons, Xaverian H.S. head varsity basketball coach Jack Alesi announced his retirement. His career includes plenty of accolades, but the relationships are what he will most remember.