The Catholic bishop in the southern Philippine city of Marawi dismissed as “ridiculous” proposals to negotiate for the release of a priest held captive by terrorist gunmen.
Month: July 2017
Diocese Welcomes Priests Who Assist Parishes During Summer
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio welcomed more than 50 priests from around the world who are serving the diocese for the summer at a special orientation day and Mass.
Convention Tells Bishops: Support Black Lives Matter
A standing-room-only crowd of young black Catholics in a frank session that lasted more than two hours told bishops, priests and women and men religious why they stay in the church, what threatens to drive them away and that they want a stronger voice from church officials for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Bishops Support UN Call To Ban Nuclear Weapons
The passage of a United Nations treaty banning the possession of nuclear weapons comes at a time when the majority of world’s nations are frustrated with the slow pace of nuclear disarmament.
State Leadership Team
The new leadership team for the New York State Knights of Columbus was installed last weekend with Brooklynite Kenneth Latham Jr. as the new State Deputy.
Bishop Blasts Militarization Of Border
Denouncing the “demonization of migrants,” hateful rhetoric, the militarization of the border and a system that divides families, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, called on Catholics to heed the Church’s teachings to welcome the migrant.
Teen News Flash – July 15, 2017
Teen News Flash keeps you up-to-date with upcoming youth events around the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Youth Views: How do you overcome peer pressure?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
Let Them Speak: “The Best Ways to Tap Into One’s Faith in the Summer”
There are various ways that an individual can express his or her faith during the summertime. One may even be surprised at how simple and fun expressing ones faithfulness can actually be!
Congrats, Sister Jean
Dear Editor: I would like to congratulate Sister Jean on her 60th anniversary of service to God. She was a teacher and assistant principal at Our Lady of Guadalupe for over 30 years.