Fully aware that being a disciple of Christ means embracing the cross, Francisco Hernández stood before Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros and bound himself to Church service as a permanent deacon.
Author: Antonina Zielinska
Brooklyn Welcomes Haiti’s First Cardinal
Haitians from throughout the diocese gathered at St. Jerome’s Church, East Flatbush, June 15 to pray with the first-ever-named cardinal of the Caribbean nation.
In Gratitude to Bishop Ford H.S.
Though sadness was evident on the last day of classes to ever take place at Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope, students also expressed gratitude.
125 Years of Faith in Bensonhurst – Many Blessings to Come for St. Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visited Bensonhurst on Pentecost Sunday to celebrate both the birth of the universal Church and the birth of St. Mary, Mother of Jesus Church 125 years ago. The bishop brought a challenge to the people of the parish. He asked them to foster the gifts and the strength bestowed upon them […]
Bishop, Nigerians Pray For Kidnapped Girls
The Nigerian diocesan apostolate joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio in prayer May 27 asking for peace in Nigeria and deliverance for the kidnapped girls who have gained international attention.
Bishop Thanks Oratory for Helping Diocese in Kenya
During a trip to foster his relationship with a parish in Brooklyn, a Kenyan bishop said well meaning people from the developed world often end up causing more harm than good when taking part in short-sighted, mission efforts that leave Africans in greater poverty.
Xaverian Junior Saves Life on Way Home
Inspired by his many relatives who are members of the Fire Department of the City of New York, Powers is driven by his desire to help others by one day joining the esteemed ranks of the FDNY. His service as a volunteer firefighter proved to be of life-and-death importance as he responded to the call of an 86-year-old man in cardiac arrest.
Local Moms Pray for Kids Around the World
“Politicians won’t change the world, mothers on their knees will,” says Marta Pope, coordinator of the Mothers In Prayer group in Queens. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m., mothers from Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Astoria, gather to pray for children around the world. They offer the prayers in union with mothers in 118 countries who say the prayers in 40 different languages.
The Results Are In! 1,800 Local Students Depict ‘Christ Is Risen’ (art and photos)
Read article, see winning and honorable mention art work and view ceremony photos.
Honoring H.S. Newspapers
The Tablet gathered local Catholic high school newspaper staffs for a day of friendly competition and press appreciation. The Stanner of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, kept its winning streak alive for the fourth year in a row by placing first in the General Excellence category. New to this year’s competition was The Trumpet of […]