Men and women from throughout the diocese came together to observe Lay Ministry Sunday, March 2. Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros told those gathered he was happy to spend time among so many familiar faces he recognized from diocesan events and to meet new people who work on the parish level. “We are aware of your […]
Author: Antonina Zielinska
Flight Into Egypt: Event Hits Home with Immigrants (with slideshow)
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio joined a largely African Igbo congregation at St. Fortunata Church, East New York, to celebrate the model of an immigrant family: Joseph, Mary and Jesus, in flight to Egypt. “As immigrants, all of you understand this great mystery of faith,” Bishop DiMarzio said addressing the congregation. The bishop quoted from “Exsul Familia […]
Slain Sister’s Story Inspires Local Filmmakers
By Antonina Zielinska A love and passion discovered thanks to an NYU film class landed one Brazilian-American couple on hammocks in the Amazon rainforest. Vincent and Cristina Biscione met when they were both doing post-graduate work at New York University. Cristina was an exchange student with a bachelor’s in journalism. Vincent, a Xaverian H.S., Bay […]
First Impression Is a Charm
As employees of the Diocese of Albany, N.Y., joined local press to meet their new bishop, Bishop-designate Edward B. Scharfenberger, there were mixed feelings. “It’s bittersweet,” said Ginny Daley, secretary to Bishop Howard J. Hubbard. Having worked for Bishop Hubbard for 15 years, she said she is thankful for his service. “He treats everyone, regardless […]
Bishop Praises Work of Religious in the Diocese (with video)
In the wake of Pope Francis’ announcement that the next liturgical year will be dedicated to consecrated life, the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated its own religious men and women. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant of the liturgy for the World Day for Consecrated Life Feb. 2 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn. […]
Youth, Sex and Kwanza
High school and college aged youth got together on Saturday morning, Jan. 11, to talk about Jesus, sex and Kwanzaa. “You have to know you are worth more than the world is telling you,” said Eliana Perez, the keynote speaker at the joint conference of Youth and Young Adult Leadership and J.A.M. for Jesus. “The […]
The Results Are In! Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest Honors Pope Francis (slide show with winners and honorable mentions)
Continuing its annual tradition, The Tablet, in collaboration with Archbishop John Hughes Council No. 481 of the Knights of Columbus, invited youth residing in Brooklyn and Queens to participate in the Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest. In honor of the pontiff’s first Christmas season as successor to St. Peter, the contest was dedicated to […]
Final Tribute to Sisters Killed in House Fire – Bishop Sansaricq Celebrates Funeral at Holy Innocents
Battling the arctic cold and snow that brought much of the city to a standstill, mourners filled Holy Innocents Church, Flatbush, to capacity Jan. 4 for the funeral of three young women tragically killed in a home fire. Retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial for the sisters who died […]
One Year Later, Newtown Struggles to Find Peace
The evening after the assailant killed himself, his mother and 20 children and six adults in Sandy Hook Elementary School, the local pastor spoke about love. Thousands of people, including the governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. senators, unexpectedly showed up for Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, […]
New Christmas Tradition At Forest Hills Parish
Hundreds of parishioners huddled together, on Dec. 7, in front of Our Lady Mercy Church, Flushing, to witness their Christmas tree light up the cold night. Msgr. John McGuirl, pastor, blessed the tree during the parish’s first official lighting ceremony. Parishioners warmed the air with Christmas carols, and Santa Claus presented Candy Canes to giddy […]