In the diocese, let this Columbus Day be a moment to recommit to our Catholic values. Gratitude for God’s providence, repentance for past wrongs, and a resolve to build a future where every person is cherished as a child of God.
Author: Christine
Communion: A Lifesaving Balm for Mental Illness
If you or someone you love is experiencing mental illness, there is hope. Cling to Jesus and the sacraments, find consolation in the Blessed Mother and the saints, pray for one another, and remain grounded in the knowledge that God will not allow suffering to be in vain.
Embracing God’s Gift of Reconciliation
One of the best things about being Catholic is the sacrament of reconciliation. If we are humble enough to seek forgiveness, God is loving enough to bestow it in abundance.
Letters to the Editor, Week of October 11, 2025
God Loves Us; More Thoughts on Charlie Kirk; Appreciation and Gratitude for The Tablet; Thank You, George Weigel
Obituaries, Week of October 11, 2025
Sister Mary Ann McCarthy
Many Catholics, Not Just Pope Leo, Are Praying the Rosary Every Day in October: Here’s Why
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary, and Pope Leo XIV is calling Catholics to pray it daily for peace. From saints to modern believers, many are rediscovering the Rosary as a powerful path to hope, unity, and deeper faith in today’s world.
Vatican Confirms Papal Trip to Turkey, Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2
Pope Leo XIV’s first papal trip abroad will be to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2, the Vatican press office announced.
Pope Leo XIV Becomes First Pontiff To Preside Over Swiss Guard Oath in 57 Years
Pope Leo XIV attended the swearing-in ceremony for new members of the Swiss Guard Oct. 4 – the first time a pope has attended the ceremony in 57 years. The last time was in 1968 with St. Paul VI.
As Diocese of Brooklyn Moves to Site Model, St. Cecilia To Cease Latin Mass
St. Cecilia Church will no longer celebrate the traditional Latin Mass.
Finding Strength in God’s Silence and Patience
I love being an uncle. My nieces and nephew constantly make me smile and laugh, and they teach me so much about life without realizing it.