The Catholic Church thinks a lot about the past, the present, and the future. It’s not always clear which of the three is the focus of thought in a secularized society that rejects God.
Month: November 2021
Letters to the Editor Week of Nov. 13, 2021
Thanks for Publishing ‘A Shanksville Meditation’; I Hope What the Pope Said is Not True; President Biden and Pope Francis; Congratulations to Eric Adams; A Small Clarification.
Obituaries, Week of Nov. 13, 2021
Sister Antoinette Marie Keyes, CSJ; Deacon Clemenceau H. Pierre-Antoine.
Honoring a Storied Past, Working Toward A Blessed Future
Servant of God, Sister Thea Bowman, taught us we can be truly Catholic and authentically black. I bring my blackness, songs, dancing, time, talents, and love to a Church that hasn’t always loved me.
‘Common Sense’ Candidates Claim Local City Council Seats
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Jerry Kassar called Tuesday, Nov. 2 “a very, very good day,” with a plethora of Republican-Conservative wins throughout the state, including many victors who will take office for the first time.
Bright Christmas Fund 2021: Reflecting on the Past Year
With the Christmas season approaching, it is a good time to reflect on this past year and thank God for all the blessings bestowed upon us. With that in mind, there are many among us who are especially impacted by the rising cost of healthcare, gasoline, groceries and other essential items this year.
The Tablet’s Annual ‘Bright Christmas’ Campaign Is Back
The Tablet’s 2021 Bright Christmas campaign has officially begun! The yearly event is devoted to giving back to those less fortunate. Bright Christmas has been a tradition for over half a century, with the goal of ensuring that no child goes without a gift on Christmas.
Diocese Creates Office to Bolster Programs Protecting Children From Abuse
In an effort to enhance protections already in place to combat and prevent sexual abuse within the Church, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has created a new office that will oversee two existing departments as well as a new position.
Only In Print: Sainthood for Father Capodanno Can Now Be Considered Under New Criteria
For the way he lived, and the way he died, there are those who believe that Father Vincent Capodanno deserves to be beatified and ultimately canonized as a saint.
Child Victims Act Lawsuits Reveal More Facts About Sexual Abuse Cases
The abuse of children anywhere is a heinous crime and sin. When it occurs by those working in the Catholic Church, however, the abuse is even more horrific. This should never have happened. The problem of sexual abuse is a societal problem that permeates the Church, schools, sports programs and families.