The Diocese of Brooklyn will have a float of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini at Manhattan’s Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 14. The float will be two or three car-lengths long, and will include youth and adults, according to a report.
Month: October 2019
The Leo House: A Beacon of Welcome on the New York Skyline
By Jennifer Lindberg Hospitality, joy, and goodwill have been synonymous with the Leo House for 130 years. This milestone year for one of the best guest houses in New York City–that is known for welcoming the stranger — is going to celebrate. “We tell the staff to put themselves in the place of the traveler,” […]
Around The Diocese: Oct. 12, 2019
This week’s listing includes events in Brooklyn and Queens starting Oct. 12, 2019.
Turkish Planes Bomb Syria, Causing Panic Among Christians, Others
Turkish warplanes have begun attacking northeastern Syria, causing widespread panic among Christian and other religious communities caught up in the aerial bombardments.
Two N.Y. Auxiliary Bishops Named; Pope Accepts Auxiliary’s Resignation
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop John J. Jenik, who is 75, the age at which canon law requires bishops turn in their resignation to the pope.
Event to Mark Catholic Group’s 10-Year Fight Against Death Penalty
One decade ago the Catholic Church still allowed for the death penalty under certain conditions, and 35 states across the country permitted the practice. As the Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) celebrates their 10-year anniversary this week, that number is down to 29 states.
Youth Views: International Day of the Girl
Oct. 11 marked the International Day of the Girl. The Tablet asked students in the Brooklyn Diocese to write an empowering quote for other girls.
United as One, Young Church
It took more than nine months of planning, but for the first time, the “One Youth Rally” retreat on Oct. 5 brought together teens from the 10 different Queens parishes within Deanery 5 for a a variety of opportunities for the youth to grow in their faith.
Breast Cancer Survivor from Queens Paddles for a Cure
After successfully batting cancer, Queens resident Leah Salmorin founded a dragonboat team for survivors of breast cancer.
Power of Stories
I recently came upon two statements by atheistic philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, which would have convinced me, if I needed convincing, of the importance of reading great literature. What we read can profoundly influence our image of ourselves and our image of God.