The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
Month: January 2017
Let Them Speak: Youth’s POV on Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day
“Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day is a fun time for the youth to gather and celebrate God and all of His glory. It’s also a time to meet kids from different parts of New York and to learn about their experiences.”
Kearney Students Organize ‘Dress Up Day’ for Classmate Battling Cancer
“Kearney for Kaitlyn” was a school-wide fundraising event where students were asked to dress-up for the day and make a donation for freshman Kaitlyn Bernhardt, who is battling cancer.
St. Ephrem’s Scores for Kids With Cancer
In continuing a winter tradition, St. Ephrem’s parish hosted its annual “Swish For Kids” basketball classic on Sunday, Jan. 22 in the school gymnasium.
Brooklyn Church Sign Vandalized
Brazen vandals attacked the exterior of Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church located at 108 Carroll St. in Carroll Gardens last Sunday morning, Jan. 22, while parishioners were inside celebrating Mass.
Youth Told They Are the Now And Future of the Church
Not a pew was empty during Mass at Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day on Saturday, Jan. 21. That’s because more than 450 middle and high school teens from parishes around the diocese gathered for fellowship, prayer, music as well as fun and games at St. Margaret’s Church, Middle Village.
St. Sebastian’s Church, Woodside: Old Movie Theater Is One of the Most Unique Churches in Diocese
This is the first in an ongoing series based on the Emmy-Award winning NET-TV’s City of Churches series that profiles houses of worship in the diocese. The program takes an in-depth look at the art and architecture of churches, highlighting the unique history that connects different generations and cultures.
Bright Christmas Thanks
Dear Editor: Greetings from Trinity Human Services Corporation (THSC)! On behalf of our Executive Director, Father Pedro De Oliveira, O.F.M. Conv., and the staff and volunteers at THSC, I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the Bright Christmas donation. Your grant helped us provide Christmas gifts for many children in our neighborhood. You […]
Two More Great Sisters
Dear Editor: I was very remiss in not noting the passing of Sister Mary Ronan I.H.M. some months ago. I was in her first teaching class, eighth grade, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School, Forest Hills, 1964-65.
Breathing with Both Lungs
Dear Editor: Nice article about “Mother” Church by Carol Glatz (Jan. 14). However – there is always a however – a minor correction for future editorial consideration.