by Antonina Zielinska In order to show their devotion and love for Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas, parishioners from St. Matthias, Ridgewood, processed down the chilly streets of Ridgewood last Sunday night. When Father Silvester Sarihaddula, who ministers to the Latino community of the parish, shouted “Viva La Virgen de Guadalupe!” […]
Author: Antonina Zielinska
Moving the Silent Generation Into Church
By Antonina Zielinska Working as a Tablet reporter for the past year has been a blessing for many reasons, the most important of which is hope. A major source of my reignited hope is meeting the youth of the diocese. My travels to the parishes and schools and to World Youth Day in Spain has […]
Going Hungry – Catholic Charities’ Food Pantries at Critical Level as Demands Rise
by Antonina Zielinska With increasing federal budget cuts and a difficult economy, the food pantries of the Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens are struggling to provide assistance to a growing amount of people in need, said Nina Valmonte, a director of CCBQ. She said a 40% decrease in aid from the federal government through […]
Williamsburg Youth Get Lesson in Serving Others
by Antonina Zielinska South Side Community Center, Williamsburg, is able to continue its Christian mission of feeding the hungry thanks to volunteers like the members of the youth group from SS. Peter and Paul, Williamsburg. Giving up their free time on Sunday evening, Dec. 4, around 20 young people answered the invitation of Sister Mary […]
Maimonides Helps Brighten Christmas
by Antonina Zielinska Thanks to a collaboration between local Catholics and Maimonides Medical Center, the Celebration of Light has entered its 16th consecutive year of decorating Brooklyn churches at Christmas. On Nov. 16, Maimonides donated $1,000 each to 28 parishes, including some who are not catholic, to light up their church buildings or Nativity scenes. […]
Naval Academy Women Sing at St. Francis Prep
by Antonina Zielinska In honor of Veteran’s Day, St. Francis Preparatory High School, Fresh Meadows, welcomed the women of the Naval Academy Glee Club, who performed during the main event of school’s week-long commemoration. The event commenced with a prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and the Star Spangled Banner performed by the Naval students. Among […]
Bishop Dedicates New Mausoleum
by Antonina Zielinska To commemorate All Souls Day, Nov. 2, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visited St. Charles and Resurrection Cemeteries in Farmingdale, L.I. Approximately 1,000 people joined the bishop at an outdoor Mass under a specially erected tent. Bishop DiMarzio said participating in the Eucharist is the best way to honor the memory of loved ones. […]
Relics of Saint Damien Visit Brooklyn, Queens
by Antonina Zielinska For two days last weekend, the relics of St. Damien of Molokai were venerated in Brooklyn and Queens. To honor the newly canonized St. Damien of Molokai, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio coordinated a visit of the saint’s relics with Hawaiian Bishop Clarence Richard Silva. On Friday, Nov. 4, they were available to the […]
A Cristo Rey School Grows in Brooklyn
by Antonina Zielinska Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio went to Lourdes Academy, Bushwick, to officially rededicate it, on Nov. 2, as Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School. Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz also came to congratulate the school as did representatives of the diocese and the Cristo Rey Network. “The name change is a symbol of more profound […]
One Year After Fire, Queens Church Is Planning to Rebuild (with slide show)
by Antonina Zielinska The one-year anniversary of the fire that destroyed the interior of St. Mary Magdalene church, Springfield Gardens, was bittersweet for parishioners who commemorated the day with a prayer service and a social get-together. Parishioners stood outside the church building, which they have not been able to use for the past year, to […]