May is the month of Mary and Catholics all over the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrate the Blessed Mother with traditional May Crowning ceremonies as an expression of their love and devotion.
Month: May 2020
First Things and Mask Wars
For the past few years, the editor of “First Things” has been R.R. Reno. Dr. Reno is a very intelligent man and a fine theologian. He is also a practicing Roman Catholic, converting to the Catholic faith from the Episcopal Church in 2004.
Letters to the Editor, Week of May 23, 2020
God Works in Mysterious Ways; Pray for Those Serving Our Communities; Not Just Intellectually But With My Mind and Soul; We Will Get Through This Together.
The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
On a rainy afternoon in July 2009, the police department in Long Branch, New Jersey, received a call from a concerned citizen who said he saw a weird-looking guy, wearing a hoodie, walking through the quiet neighborhood in the rain. The strange man suddenly crossed the street and started peering into the windows of a house that was for sale.
Father Adolfo Nicolas, Former Jesuit Superior, Dies in Tokyo
The Jesuit General Curia in Rome announced that its former superior general, Father Adolfo Nicolas, died May 20 in Tokyo. He was 84.
Principal on Mission to Supply Hard-Hit Students, Families
A Catholic school principal in Corona, Queens goes above and beyond the call of duty. Dr. Cristina Cruz shops for groceries and supplies for the families of her students and then deliveries them to their doorsteps.
Catholic Doctors Say Churches Essential, Offer ‘Road Map’ to Safely Reopen
A blue-ribbon panel of Catholic doctors from some of the nation’s top research hospitals and universities said churches should be able to reopen “as safely as other essential services,” after being shut down for more than two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Masses in Italy Are a Go, But Other Sacraments Still Suffer Restrictions
While Catholics in Italy are enthusiastic about finally being able to attend Mass after a two months hiatus due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, there are several other areas of ecclesial life that are still on hold.
Bishop-Elect Sweeney Ordination/Installation Date Set
Father Kevin Sweeney, who has been appointed by Pope Francis to serve as the eighth bishop of Paterson, New Jersey, will officially assume his new role on July 1.
St. John Paul II, the Migrant Pope
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
On May 18, we commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II, and now St. John Paul II. I would like to share my reflection about St. John Paul II and me.