Wildfires wreaking devastation across British Columbia and the Northwest Territories of Canada have apparently spared Catholic churches, though the same thing cannot be said for numerous other buildings.
Author: Christine
South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban
The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban in an Aug. 23 ruling, permitting that law to go into effect.
Back to School 2023
The Tablet offers this special supplement to help families gear up for the new school year. It is created in collaboration with local Catholic academies, schools and the Office of the Superintendent – Catholic School Support Services, as well as community partner
Under New Indiana Abortion Law, 9,000 Unborn Babies Will Be Saved Each Year, Pro-Lifers Say
Indiana’s new law banning most abortions finally went into effect Aug. 21, almost a year after the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, Planned Parenthood and other plaintiffs filed a suit Aug. 30, 2022, charging that Indiana’s new law violated the state’s constitution.
Some Hear the Call To Priesthood Later in Life
Recently The Tablet featured stories on what some diocesan priests in Brooklyn and Queens did before they entered the seminary and were ordained to the priesthood. From the fascinating life of Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello as a chef in some of the most exclusive restaurants in the New York City area to Father Bryan Carney’s career in the military, our priests in Brooklyn and Queens have had all sorts of jobs.
Letters to the Editor Week of August 23, 2023
Prayers for the City, The St. Isidore School Question, Thanks Weigel for Insights on World Youth Day, The Last Supper Recreated
Obituaries, Week of August 23, 2023
Sister Elizabeth Mary Gildea, CSJ
The Encounter With The Lord Roots Us in His Love
Over the past 13 years of my priesthood, I have grown accustomed to wearing my Roman collar when traveling, particularly if I am traveling for parish- or diocesan-related events.
God’s Grace Leads Us to Say ‘Yes’ to His Invitation
I have come to believe that every person has what I call a philosophy of life. By that I mean every person has some view of what being a human person means. For some this philosophy is relatively clear even though they may agree that the meaning involves some mysteries.
Conversations on a Park Bench With Albie
On Saturday, July 15, I traveled to St. Fidelis Parish in College Point to attend a Mass of Resurrection for a man named Albie. I never met Albie in person, but I knew about him from my Dominican sister friend, Sister Ruth Lautt, OP. Sister Ruth coordinates the St. Fidelis Street Ministry that offers every first Saturday of the month to bring food and clothing to people in need.
