Counsel for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has written to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with concerns about language in a proposed regulation that mandates nondiscrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
For Olympic champion swimmer Katie Ledecky, one of the best things about winning Olympic medals is sharing them.
The Tablet, in collaboration with the Archbishop John Hughes Council of the Knights of Columbus, invites students to express their faith through art by participating in this year’s DIGITAL Christmas art contest.
When we think of New York sports dynasties over the past 50 years, a few teams stand out — the early ’80s Islanders and the late ’90s Yankees. Now, it may be time to add one from the Diocese of Brooklyn — the Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, girls’ volleyball program. This fall was a historic campaign for the Clippers’ varsity and junior varsity teams.
Sister Francis Claire Gowen; Sister Noreen Carroll, OP
On Nov. 18, CCBQ hosted its ninth annual turkey drive, which received about 700 more birds than last year. CCBQ President and CEO Msgr. Alfred LoPinto said the combination of the organization’s renovated resource center and a new distribution system that has parishes pick up and distribute the turkeys and chickens themselves are welcome changes to this year’s drive.
Before I converted, God gave me a mission, which soon became the idea for my nonprofit, The Solution to Hunger, Inc. I could see how all the components began to fit together to create something innovative and new that could truly become the solution to world hunger. I felt like God spoke to me then. The problem was I didn’t know how to make the vision come to life. So, I got to work on what I could do.
Karen Olson is a classical music prodigy. Her latest work is “Divine Echoes,” a spiritual album that features the song “Pilgrimage Prayer,” a modern adaptation of the “Prayer of St. Francis.” The record blends religious and spiritual songs with a New Age sensibility, while admittedly drawing on her vast musical experiences and deep-rooted Christian faith.
Constance Eugene Eversley and 89-year-old pianist Zora Clement were awarded a New York State Assembly citation for their lifelong dedication to Our Lady of Light Parish. Eversley also received a New York State Senate Proclamation for her centenarian status.
Calling recent attacks on Jewish soccer fans in Amsterdam “horrifying,” Bishop Robert Brennan condemned the violence and issued a call for prayers for peace.
