CNN IS NOT the customary locale-of-choice for a catechesis on Catholic social doctrine. But that’s what Paul Ryan, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, offered viewers of a CNN national town hall meeting on Aug. 21.
Month: September 2017
Exactly Where I Am Supposed to Be
AS I RECENTLY celebrated the second anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood, two things came to mind. In one sense, I felt that my ordination took place only yesterday and in another, it seemed as if I have been a priest my whole life. Hence, the mystery of the priesthood! In a priest’s life, no two days are ever the same. While your identity as a priest of Jesus Christ is unchangeable, your encounters with the people of God each day renew that identity.
Documentary Explores Vietnam War’s Enduring Impact
One of the more anticipated TV series of the 2017 season, co-directors Ken Burns and Lynne Novick’s ambitious, yet uneven, documentary “The Vietnam War,” premieres on PBS Sunday, Sept. 17, 8-9:30 p.m. EDT.
Jornada Sows Seeds of Faith in Latino Youth
LAST YEAR, I saw nearly 500 young people gather on a Saturday morning, carrying signs about the mercy of God. They were getting ready for their annual procession around New York. But in this procession, prayer was intertwined with joyous dancing and upbeat singing about how God’s love and mercy are for all.
Catechists Are Building The Future Church
by John Fitzgerald
SUNDAY MORNING and the concluding rite at the end of Mass begins with the celebrant saying, “The Lord be with you” and we respond, “And with your spirit.”
Let Them Speak: #CatholicDayNYC
Our experience with Catholic Day was amazing. It felt like a dream to be with so many Catholics and help spread the faith. Also, being able to go to Citi Field for the first time and participate in Mass while in the field was unforgettable.
Fontbonne Hall Academy’s 80th Anniversary Mass
Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, marked the beginning of its 80th anniversary year with an opening of the school year Mass at St. Patrick’s Church Sept. 8.
A Shift in the Morning Menu At the Center in Douglaston
Theresa Polese has hung up her apron after 33 years of serving seminarians and retired priests in the dining room at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston.
Aging Well Series in Bayside
Sacred Heart parish in Bayside is hosting an ongoing Aging Well Series of presentations for those looking to prepare for their own aging wellness and for caregivers responsible for overseeing the care of someone else.
Around the Diocese: Sept. 16, 2017
This week’s listing includes events in Brooklyn and Queens through late September.