In Catholic books, an African American perspective is usually missing; these two books attempt to address that important gap in different and complementary ways.
Month: September 2022
Conference Takes Bird’s-Eye View at Complex U.S. Immigration Landscape
As federal authorities announced Sept. 20 an all-time high for the number of apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border — upward of 2 million — an annual immigration conference was taking place at Georgetown University’s Law Center campus in downtown Washington.
Cardinal Parolin, Russian Foreign Minister Meet at U.N.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Vatican News reported.
San Juan Archbishop Struggles with Slow Communications Following Fiona
Puerto Rico’s archbishop said he has not been in contact with all his priests since Hurricane Fiona knocked out power to the island, and he expressed concern for the hurricane’s impact on the southern and western parts of the island.
Remembering the Queen of Brooklyn Baseball Joan Hodges
Gil Hodges’ wife Joan passed away on Sept. 17. She was 95.
Pope Calls for Increased Assistance to Those Hit by Hurricane Fiona
As Hurricane Fiona swept across the Caribbean, leaving behind numerous victims and material destruction, Pope Francis called for greater solidarity in assisting all those affected.
Only in Print: A New Home For the Great Irish Fair
This year’s Great Irish Fair will not be held in Coney Island, as it has for more than 30 years.
Golden-Voiced Tenor Macchio Honored to Perform at Emmaus
While Christopher Macchio is a world-renowned tenor who has performed in some of the most esteemed venues around the globe, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Apollo Theater, and the White House, he holds a special place in his heart for the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Emmaus Center.
Washington Archdiocese Offers Crypto Option for Donations
The Archdiocese of Washington has entered the world of cryptocurrency.
Poverty Can Be That Feeling of Powerlessness
This weekend’s Gospel story is a familiar one for us. A nameless rich man was living lavishly and well, without regard nor compassion to the poor and sickly Lazarus situated by his door.