Each year, October is designated as Respect Life Month by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and this year’s theme is “Moved by Mercy.”
Month: September 2016
Benedictine Was With Arnie at Time of Death
Benedictine Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki of St. Vincent’s Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., was with Arnold Palmer when the golfing great died Sept. 25.
Pope: In Times of Despair, Don’t Turn Away from God
Don’t respond to grief or anguish with pills, alcohol or avoidance – figure out what is going on inside your heart, then turn to God and beg him for help, Pope Francis said Sept. 27 during an early morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
Parishes Ready to RENEW the Faith
Starting Oct. 2, parishioners throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn will experience a comprehensive process of evangelization and spiritual renewal through programs developed by RENEW International called “ARISE Together in Christ.”
Around the Diocese: Sept. 24, 2016
This week’s listing features events in Brooklyn and Queens through mid-October.
Douglaston Knights Install New Officers
This week’s Tablet TALK invites readers to get their cars washed for a good cause, raise funds to benefit the people of Haiti, learn how to get to happily-ever-after in life and much, much more.
The 35th Annual Great Irish Fair
The 2016 Great Irish Fair of New York, a family-friendly event celebrating Irish-American faith, heritage and culture, will be presented by The Irish American Building Society Charities, Inc., on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Prelude to the Fair
The Irish American Building Society Charities, Inc., sponsor of The Great Irish Fair of New York, held a kick-off reception and announced the honorees for this year’s fair at St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights.
Great Irish Fair: What to Expect
The Great Irish Fair is a family-friendly event celebrating New York City’s Irish-American heritage and culture. Now in its 35th year, the fair will be Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Ford Amphitheater in Coney Island.
Chief Brehon 2016
For his service to community, culture and education, Brian Ruane is receiving the Great Irish Fair’s 2016 Chief Brehon Award.