A Mass of Christian Burial for Msgr. Joseph R. Rosa, pastor emeritus of Most Precious Blood Church, Bath Beach, was celebrated July 10 at the church.
Month: July 2017
Carlos Lopez
Carlos Lopez, the father of Deacon Marco Lopez of Our Lady of Fatima parish, East Elmhurst, died July 7 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Symbols of Religion Are A Capital Idea in DC
Elaborate artwork adorns the monumental buildings in the nation’s capital, depicting the beauty and grandeur of the neoclassical era that inspired these buildings.
Good Shepherd’s New Altar Servers
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, a new CD from a Red Hook nun, FDNY block parties in the boroughs, an August pilgrimage to Catholic shrines in Quebec and much more.
National Conference Energizes Church Leaders
The first century of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has concluded with its organization of an unprecedented and powerful gathering of Catholics in Orlando, Florida.
Church Leaders Renewed, Ready to Spread Gospel
For some it was about keeping young people in the church. Others wanted to hear about diocesan ministries in another locale and perhaps bring an idea home. A few more were glad they could be heard by a bishop or two.
Here Are More Books We Are Reading This Summer
This is the second and final installment of the results of The Tablet’s annual poll about what books people are reading this summer.
Suspect Is Arraigned in Attack on Brooklyn Nun
A 56-year-old man was detained by police for four days after a nun’s life was threatened in a Brooklyn church.
Nun Left as Sister Theresa Retires from St. Sebastian’s
Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C., gave herself freely for 45 years for the benefit of the students and parishioners at St. Sebastian. As the parish honored her during Mass Sunday, June 25, the last of the nuns at the Woodside academy asked for a parting gift.
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Also known as the Giglio Feast that honors St. Paulinus, Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Williamsburg, hosted its annual street festival from July 5 to July 16.